After two days of solid rain, the sky opened up and God provided a beautiful day for over 250 volunteers to work and serve throughout Kirkwood. We could say a lot about the day and the work that was done, but perhaps the best way to look at HOK 2009 is by the numbers.
Kiddo-Palooza - over 700 hot dogs given away and over 1000 people participated
Home Projects - over 20 homes were served with minor repairs or cleaning
Electronic Recycling - a full tractor trailer load of electronics saved from the landfill ... 5 tons total
Nursing Home - the days of dozens of seniors brightened by children
Car Check-up - 30 cars checked and vacuumed .. 3 failing batteries found
Dog Park - over 50 dogs roamed and romped freely
Resource Closet Collection - 14 tubs collected for families in need
Gateway Greening - a group helped brighten a green space in the Carondelet neighbor of St. Louis city.
Celebration Sunday - a beautiful service with our brothers and sisters from Harrison Avenue MBC, a delicious lunch, and excellent concert featuring the Community Gospel Choir and KBC Brass.
Kirkwood House - more seniors enjoyed an afternoon social ... "the best we've ever had" expressed one resident.
What a wonderful day indeed. Thanks be to God.
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