On Monday, October 13,2008, Columbus Day, Rhode Islanders from all backgrounds and walks of life will participated in a special event. This "day of service" is organized and sponsored by Beyond our Walls (www.bowri.org) an East Bay interfaith non-profit organization.
The Great Day of Service, now in its 4th year, has grown from 200 volunteers in the first year, to 2007's 600 individuals, teens, children and families participating in projects such as: painting kennels at SPCA, making and delivering pizzas to group homes, sandwich making for the homeless, cleaning up trash at local beaches and parks and much, much more.
For more information about the day and the work sites, please visit www.greatdayofservice.com
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