Nonprofit
Published 3/25/26 4:54PM
Done in a Day

Garden with us for Earth Day!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Kings County, NY
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  • Details

    Date:
    April 18, 2026
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Housing & Homelessness, Poverty, Substance Use & Addiction, Volunteering
    Other Requirements:
    Participants must be able to lift 30 pounds.

    Description

    Celebrate Earth Day by renovating a supportive housing garden with us!

    đź“… Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

    🕒 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    🍕 Pizza provided for all volunteers!

    📍 Location: 620 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 (Entrance is on Hart Street)

    Participants must be 18 years or older and able to lift 30 pounds. No special skills required, just a willingness to get your hands dirty! Please wear closed-toe shoes, clothes that can get dirty, and bring a refillable water bottle.

    What You Will Be Doing:

    • Disassemble old garden beds
    • Move apiary fencing
    • Plant perennials in the food forest
    • General clean-up of the garden area

    Why Your Help Matters:

    In celebration of Earth Day, help us transform the backyard at one of our supportive housing programs into a thriving garden. Your work at one of our Urban Farms® will support residents in growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs while creating a welcoming outdoor space to relax, connect, and spend time in nature.

    About S:US:

    Services for the UnderServed (S:US) envisions a city where everyone has a roof over their head, is healthy, productive, and can enjoy the social connections that create a life of purpose. Founded in 1978, S:US works with tens of thousands of individuals and their families every year to create pathways to rich and productive lives by offering housing, employment, skills-building, treatment, and recovery services.

    For more information, contact Siona Schmid at sschmid@sus.org.

    Location

    On-site
    620 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA
    Directions

    Entrance is on Hart Street.

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