Communications Team Blog: 8.27.24

A contagious community spirit was felt on Saturday, August 17th, with the volunteers who showed up to help Extreme Community Makeover on a late summer work day. But even in one of Denver's most vibrant neighborhoods full of art and shops, there are times when a little extra help is needed to bring out the best in the city's streets, homes, and public spaces. That’s where Extreme Community Makeover (ECM) helps, thanks to the volunteer who woke up early to improve neighborhoods.

The jovial volunteers from Regis Jesuit High School were ready to work cleaning up trash in the alleys, sweeping up broken glass, and painting over graffiti—the incoming freshmen from Regis Jesuit High School were ready to work. As part of their high school education, they are required to volunteer with organizations like ECM. The students who woke up early on a summer weekend were happy and energized to be there.

ECM encourages other school students to get involved with their community and volunteer on a work day. The benefits students gain include meeting new people, becoming a leader, working on a team, and having fun. No, really, the kids have fun doing this. So many happy faces on a workday with ECM. Learn more about how your school can get involved here: extremecommunitymakeover.org/schools

The heart of ECM is the volunteers, who are neighbors helping other neighbors. At its core, Extreme Community Makeover is about bringing people together, as we saw on the workday, thanks to committed volunteers like Regis Jesuit High School. Volunteers, in groups or individuals, roll up their sleeves and dive into meaningful projects that improve the quality of life in the neighborhood. ECM's projects are as varied as the neighborhoods they serve. They range from cleaning up alleys to picking up trash, sweeping the floors, and repairing fences in neighborhoods where little touches make a big difference. 

~Kenny - Communications Team