P A R A M O U N T
PULSE BEAT November 2010
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Spirit of Volunteerism Alive in Paramount The City of Paramount has a number of opportunities for residents and others to make improvements around town through volunteer efforts. On October 16, for example, the first in a series of Clean-Up Days took place, this one at Dills Park. The effort is being spearheaded by the faith-based community including the following organizations: Clearwater Christian Center, Emmanuel Reformed Church, Grace Church of Paramount, Lifegate Foursquare Church, New Commandment Missionary Baptist Church, Praise Chapel Christian Fellowship and Unshackled Ministries. The project at Dills was to scrape and paint the wrought iron fence that runs along the entire west border of the park. Besides the church members, there was a huge turnout of students from the ROTC and track programs at Paramount High School. In all, about 150 volunteers arrived bright and early, had a continental breakfast provided by Paramount Unified School District’s Food Services Department and went to work. (Even some neighborhood residents who were in the park that morning dashed home, changed clothes, and returned to help the group with its undertaking.) The day ended with pizza and cool drinks provided by Emmanuel Reformed Church. About two-thirds of the 1⁄2-milelong fence was finished, with the rest due to be completed during future volunteer days.
Pitch-In Paramount
On another volunteer front, the City has reinvigorated its program that lets people help their neighbors by cleaning up homes of residents-in-need. Called “Pitch In, Paramount,” the new endeavor will occur every two months with a focus on houses of low-income or elderly residents that have fallen into disrepair or have code enforcement issues. Volunteers will come from various community and service
Hundreds of volunteers help paint fence along entire west border of Dills Park. groups and local churches that are looking for an opportunity to “give back” to the City. Volunteers partner with City staff, which will provide all tools and materials as well as basic instruction. The kickoff for Pitch In, Paramount was on Saturday, October 2. Fifty-five parents and youngsters from the Tiburones Rojos Soccer League met at Paramount Park at 7:30 a.m. for a light breakfast. Then 25 of them went with City workers to a local home while 30 helped clean up the park by picking up trash, pulling weeds and sweeping. At the home, participants removed debris, trimmed landscaping, demolished a concrete BBQ structure, painted the house and repaired the front fence. The homeowners provided drinks and pizza. Special thanks go out to the great folks of the Tiburones Rojos Soccer League for giving their time, energy and enthusiasm and helping out. To be a part of these positive proceedings in the future, please call (562) 220-2097.
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