{"id":93102,"date":"2022-09-28T09:20:31","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T13:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/?p=93102"},"modified":"2022-09-28T09:33:54","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T13:33:54","slug":"umws-into-the-streets-service-project-helps-local-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/2022\/09\/28\/umws-into-the-streets-service-project-helps-local-community\/","title":{"rendered":"UMW\u2019s Into the Streets Service Project Helps Local Community"},"content":{"rendered":"
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UMW students Fiona Archer, Sarah Hybl and Chloe Jones spread mulch for Tree Fredericksburg during last weekend’s Into the Streets event. More than 70 students participated in an array of community service projects during the event, coordinated by UMW’s COAR. Photo by Karen Pearlman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

More than 70 University of Mary Washington students shared their volunteer spirit with the Fredericksburg area community on Saturday, Sept. 24, for Into the Streets. The autumn tradition is hosted by UMW\u2019s Community Outreach and Resources (COAR<\/a>), which supports and promotes community engagement, volunteerism and service among students.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor a few hours on a Saturday, they have a chance to get out of their residence hall room and make a positive difference,\u201d said Center for Community Engagement Director Sarah Dewees. \u201cInto the Streets is a great way for UMW students to volunteer with nonprofit organizations that serve Fredericksburg and learn more about our community.\u201d<\/p>\n