More than 1,000 volunteers participated Thursday in Jacksonville University’s Charter Day of Service, in recognition of the school’s 81st anniversary.
Projects included helping with prom setup for PACE Center Center for Girls, tree planting at Reddie Point, construction of a butterfly garden at Arlington Heights Elementary School, serving adults with disabilities at L’Arche Harbor House, working with special needs children at North Florida School of Special Education and distributing food for seniors and the disabled at The Worship Center.
“We are inviting every member of the JU community to sign up and take part in volunteer activities for this outstanding coordinated effort,” said JU President Tim Cost in a news release. “There is no shortage of fulfilling projects from which to choose.”
After a day of hard work, there was an evening celebration that included music, desserts and fireworks.