A collection of Cougars will contribute to a community cleanup project this weekend.
The Metropolitan Volunteer Program (MVP) at the University of Houston is among the community partners helping rid the Third Ward of trash and debris during “Rock the Block.” The cleanup (coordinated in conjunction with Keep Houston Beautiful Day) will run from 8:30 a.m. – noon, Saturday, April 5, to assist the neighbors of the Agape Center (6401 Calhoun Road).
During “Rock the Block,” MVP will partner with the Southeast Houston Transformation Alliance, GO Neighborhoods and Agape Development Ministries. Volunteers from these organizations will work together in cleaning the area. Following an afternoon of community beautification, volunteers can celebrate their accomplishments with a block party from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Festivities will include a cookout, music, children’s activities and more.
For more details, contact Stephanie Schmidt, associate director in the Center for Student Involvement, at sschmidt@uh.edu.
Founded in 1989, the Metropolitan Volunteer Program is a student-run organization that provides service opportunities for UH students. MVP’s events provide students with the opportunity to make a positive impact on campus and in the community, to gain leadership skills, build relationships with fellow students, and gain experience in their field of interest. To learn more about MVP, visit its website.
The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the nation’s best colleges for undergraduate education. UH serves the globally competitive Houston and Gulf Coast Region by providing world-class faculty, experiential learning and strategic industry partnerships. Located in the nation’s fourth-largest city, UH serves more than 39,500 students in the most ethnically and culturally diverse region in the country. For more information about UH, visit the University’s newsroom at http://www.uh.edu/news-events/.