Grassroots giveback intended to beautify and improve 21st Ward community

Rakes, trash bags and volunteers converge for annual neighborhood quality of life project

Contact: Randy L. Jones, Joyce Meyer Ministries, 636-349-0303 ext 2931, rajones@joycemeyer.org  

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 13 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Joyce Meyer Ministries:

WHAT:
In partnership with 21st Ward Alderman Antonio French, community and volunteer teams from the St. Louis Dream Center will implement a neighborhood clean-up covering four target zones within the ward. Part of the Dream Center's "Adopt A Block" initiative, volunteer teams will take to the streets armed with rakes, lawn mowers, trash bags and gifts. In addition to providing an important giveback to the community, the annual event is part of ongoing efforts to improve area residents' quality of life while further strengthening relationships within the community.

WHEN:
Saturday, November 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon

WHERE:
Multiple street locations throughout the 21st ward *

ABOUT THE ST. LOUIS DREAM CENTER:
An outreach arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries, the St. Louis Dream Center was founded in 2000 by Dave and Joyce Meyer to be a healing place for a hurting world. With nearly 40 thriving ministry programs, each year, the Dream Center reaches thousands of disadvantaged children and families impacting their neighborhoods and quality of life. In 2008, the Dream Center provided over 180,000 meals to the hungry and assisted thousands more who were homeless. Staff and volunteers also made over 30,000 visits to area homes, nursing and retirement communities offering prayer, gifts, companionship and comfort. For more information, please visit www.stldreamcenter.org.

EDITOR'S NOTES:
Photo opportunities and media interviews will be available.

* (Please call 717-615-0433 to find exact location of an on-site team during the clean-up period).