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DRBC Cares for Its Communities: Staff Volunteer at the Rescue Mission of Trenton

While the main efforts of DRBC staff are centered around managing and protecting the shared interstate waters of the Delaware River Basin, they also care about helping others in our local communities. Staff recently spent two days volunteering at the Rescue Mission of Trenton, a vital resource in the City of Trenton that serves at-risk men and women who are in need of shelter, food, and clothing. The Rescue Mission provides assistance to help these individuals get back on their feet. Their many important services include GED preparation, literacy skills, and computer training through their TEACH program, addiction services and outpatient clinic, and permanent supportive housing. Learn more.

Staff spent the two days beautifying the Rescue Mission's courtyard gardens, weeding and digging trenches for walkways that will connect the picnic areas to other spaces. They also helped frame artwork that will be auctioned off at the annual Art All Night Trenton to be held in June; proceeds will benefit the Rescue Mission.

Staff enjoyed and appreciated the experience, learning about the invaluable work of the Rescue Mission, spending time improving the outdoor spaces mission clients utilize, and preparing art for the upcoming fundraiser. The Rescue Mission is dedicated to helping those in need help themselves, and DRBC staff were proud to be a part of the process.

DRBC staff are all prepared for their day of volunteering at the Rescue Mission of Trenton. Photo by DRBC.DRBC staff pause for a photo during their day of service at the Rescue Mission of Trenton. Photo by DRBC.DRBC's Gail Blum and Richard Gore help weed flower beds in one of the courtyards at the Rescue Mission of Trenton. Photo by DRBC.DRBC's Denise McHugh and Richard Gore are all smiles volunteering for the Rescue Mission of Trenton. Photo by DRBC.Volunteer duties for DRBC staff included weeding the flower beds of the courtyards at the Rescue Mission of Trenton. Photo by DRBC.
DRBC's Bill Muszynski (back/left) and Hernan Quinodoz help dig a trench for a new walkway at the Rescue Mission of Trenton. Photo by DRBC.DRBC's Amy Shallcross helps frame artwork for an upcoming fundraising event. Photo by DRBC.DRBC staff were busy framing various works of art for an upcoming fundraising event to help support the Rescue Mission of Trenton. Photo by DRBC.(From left) DRBC's Denise McHugh, Steve Walsh, and Donna Woolf are all smiles volunteering for the Rescue Mission of Trenton. Photo by DRBC.DRBC staff dig trenches for walkways that will connect the courtyard's picnic areas to other spaces. Photo by DRBC.DRBC staff dig trenches for walkways that will connect the courtyard's picnic areas to other spaces. Photo by DRBC.