A week of service projects that will show the City of Newburgh that God loves them and that we love them as well.
about love our city
The people all around us matter to God and they also matter to us.
“Love Our City’ will take place from July 17th to July 22nd. Throughout this week we will be performing different service projects to share the love of God with our neighbors. We will honor our local police department, fire department, and civil servants. Provide enriching activities and fun for our youth. We will also provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the week to our community. Ending with a huge celebration at Delano Hitch Stadium on Saturday, July 22nd.
Monday, July 17th
Lunch for First Responders & Civil Servants
Volunteers will help to deliver and serve free lunch for our local Police Department, Fire Department and Civil Servants that work in City Hall.
Ice Cream Social & Outdoor Dance Party
We will be serving youth attending the City of Newburgh Summer Camp program and will facilitate games, provide a DJ and music, have an outdoor dance party, and end with free ice cream for all youth.
Tuesday, July 18th
Breakfast with Friends
Volunteers will serve free breakfast for our community members and providing table service to all guests choosing to be seated at the Broadway Coffee Shop.
Day With Kids
Volunteers will be spending the morning hours serving children while helping to facilitate various activities such as arts and crafts, read-a-longs, learning activities, and more. We will end the day with an ice cream social, live music, and an outdoor dance party.
Wednesday, July 19th
Coffee with Friends
We will be providing $5 gift cards towards each customer’s purchase.
Friends & Family BBQ • 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Safe Harbors Green (111 Broadway, Newburgh, NY)
Volunteers will assist with hosting a free outdoor BBQ at two locations serving community residents and helping to facilitate engagement activities.
Thursday, July 20th
Laundry Love
Volunteers will assist with distributing snacks and will provide gift cards helping to cover the cost of laundry service for community members.
Community Movie Night
Volunteers will be serving snacks and refreshment items for this night’s outdoor Movie On The Lawn event for all in attendance.
Saturday, July 22nd • Love Our City Fest
Love Our City Bash • 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Delano Hitch Stadium (401 Washington Street, Newburgh, NY)
We will end “Love Our City” week initiative with a giant celebration at Delano Hitch Stadium. Volunteers will be needed for the full duration of this event and will help with set up and breakdown. Additionally, this event will include various stations for free haircuts, free food/snack distribution, grocery give-aways, a petting zoo, bounce houses, and more (which will require volunteer assistance).
