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Early Saturday morning, a group of University of Mary Washington students gathered on Ball Circle. Wearing masks and social distancing, they came together on that crisp fall day to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty, completing outdoor service projects for Into the Streets. The autumn tradition is hosted by UMW\u2019s COAR (Community Outreach and Resources), whose mission is to provide structural support for community engagement, volunteerism and service.<\/p>\n

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From right to left: Caroline Mowdy, Paige Beidelman and Lance Whitesel spread mulch with Tree Fredericksburg on Saturday as part of COAR’s Into the Streets. Photo by Suzanne Carr Rossi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cAt a time when we are all unable to do many of the things that give us joy, satisfaction and focus,\u201d said Leslie Martin, faculty director of UMW\u2019s Center for Community Engagement (CCE), \u00a0\u201cvolunteering reminds us that we are all still connected and able to work together for the betterment of our shared community.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Center, which opened last fall, helps build bridges \u2013 and strengthen existing ones \u2013 between Mary Washington and organizations in the greater Fredericksburg area. Several of CCE\u2019s community partners are navigating budget cuts and layoffs as a result of the pandemic, Martin said, so \u201cour community needs us now more than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n

While this year\u2019s event was scaled down, with nearly 30 students participating, UMW\u2019s commitment to community service and engagement is as strong as ever, said President Troy Paino, who recorded a video<\/a> to welcome and thank volunteers for their service. \u201cIt\u2019s a fundamentally important part of what Mary Washington is all about,” he said.<\/p>\n

Three groups set out from campus to weed, plant, mulch and pick up trash for Tree Fredericksburg and Friends of the Rappahannock. The outdoor sites were within walking distance of the University, and students could easily spread out and socially distance.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal was to engage with the community and do it responsibly, by following UMW\u2019s MMDC (monitor, mask, distance and clean) guidelines,\u201d said junior Carleigh Rahn, a COAR leader.<\/p>\n

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From left to right: COAR staff members Bucky Goforth, Carleigh Rahn and Allison Grant chat with Tree Fredericksburg Director Anne Little and fellow student Kerry Hill. Photo by Suzanne Carr Rossi. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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On Saturday morning, three groups of nearly 30 UMW students volunteered with Tree Fredericksburg and Friends of the Rappahannock as part of COAR’s annual Into the Streets. Photo by Suzanne Carr Rossi. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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From left to right: Emma Bradley and Katherine Lauderbaugh pick up trash in Kenmore Park on Saturday morning. Photo by Suzanne Carr Rossi. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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From left to right: Hannah Abraham and Jenna Montgomery help Friends of the Rappahannock by picking up trash in Kenmore Park. Photo by Suzanne Carr Rossi. <\/div> <\/div>
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UMW student Yamila Merida spreads mulch for Tree Fredericksburg. Photo by Suzanne Carr Rossi. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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From left to right: Lance Whitesel, Faith Jones, Paige Beidelman and Brenna Creamer spread out and socially distanced while volunteering with Tree Fredericksburg. Photo by Suzanne Carr Rossi. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n

Junior Quinn Lipetz led a group of students that collected over 100 pounds of trash from trails near the Rappahannock River. The \u201chard working, cooperative and enthusiastic\u201d team made the experience \u201crewarding and fun,\u201d said Lipetz, who is majoring in economics and conservation biology, a new program at Mary Washington.<\/p>\n

A three-year veteran of the Into the Streets project, senior Paige Beidelman spent the morning spreading mulch for Tree Fredericksburg. She was a little nervous about social distancing, she said, \u201cbut as usual, UMW students did an amazing job of keeping everyone\u2019s safety in mind.\u201d<\/p>\n

Even with a smaller group, Rahn said, the spirit of the event \u2013 and its focus on service and connection \u2013 remains unchanged.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe pandemic has challenged our community in ways unimaginable,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s our job to do whatever we can to bring that community together again.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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