On Saturday, January 17, residents, businesses and civic organizations throughout Gulfport joined the Inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. In partnership with Gulfport Neighbors, the Day of Service saw over 20 teams and hundreds of volunteers complete service projects all over the city.
Gulfport Day of Service Projects and Teams
Pinellas County Animal Shelter: Gulfport Dive Center & Gulfport Neighbors
49th Street Cleanup: Stetson Law School & Gulfport Neighbors
Suncoast Rest Rescue Mission: Gulfport Neighbors
Tomlinson Lake Park Cleanup: The Green Team (Mayor Henderson) & Teen Council
Disabled Vet Flash Yard Cleanup: Gulfport Fire Dept & Gulfport Neighbors
Bubbles & Brainpower: Boca Ciega High School Students
Kids Baseball Clinic: City of Gulfport and Gulfport Little League
McDonald’s Meet & Greet: Gulfport Police Dept & Pinellas County Crime Stoppers
Senior Center Brunch for Special Guests: Shakers and Bakers
Weed, Water & Mulch Fruit Trees: Gulfport Food Forest
Music in Nursing Homes: Moveable Musicians
Securing Walkers and Wheelchairs for Gulfport Senior Center: Silver Wheels of Fortune
Wood Ibis Cleanup: Gulfport Lion’s Club
Neighbors Helping Three Neighbors: Team Enthusiasm
Power Wash Beach Blvd: Gulfport Merchants Association
Volunteer Appreciation Picnic: CERT
Marina District Community Clean-up: BCYC Members
Keep Pinellas Beautiful, Inc. Adopt- a-Mile: Caldwell Realty
Community Garden and Rummage Sale: Gecko Gardeners
BloodOne Mobile
Food provided by Stella’s and O’Maddys in Gulfport
Photos courtesy of Cathy Salustri, Juju Stevens, Karen Gates and the city of Gulfport
