A Summer Of Service

Romney for Utah
Aug 31, 2018 · 3 min read

For Team Mitt, this summer was about giving back to our community. We set out to find new and creative ways to get our massive volunteer force involved in beautifying our neighborhoods and connecting with those around us.

From food drives to blood drives, and community gardening to 5k races, Team Mitt enjoyed getting our hands dirty and joining fellow Utahns to serve our state and communities.

From Left to Right: Planting Pines in Provo; Donating to the Dollar Ridge Fire Relief Efforts; Weeding the Orem Community Garden
From Left to Right: Weeding the Orem Community Garden; Preparing to Beautify Big Cottonwood Canyon; Volunteering at the Days of 47 Rodeo

In Big Cottonwood Canyon, the invasive thistles were no match for Team Mitt. Locals and tourists alike enjoy our campgrounds and when the grounds are maintained, everyone benefits.

In our own backyard, at the Orem Community Church garden, vines were tied and weeds were pulled to help prepare food for harvest. Last year, the Garden donated more than 2,500 pounds of produce to the community. We are excited to see how this year’s numbers stack up!

Weeding at the Orem Community Garden

For our final summer projects, we poured blood and sweat into important causes. First, we hosted a blood drive with the American Red Cross, then we ran the 6th Annual Fallen Officers Memorial Run to honor the lives of those heroes who sacrifice so much to keep us safe.

From Left to Right: Blood Drive with the American Red Cross; Team Mitt at the 5k Finish Line

Thanks to our volunteers from across the state who joined Team Mitt for a Summer of Service!

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