The Local 26 chapter of the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus (EWMC), living by their mission to help underserved communities in our jurisdiction, once again spread their goodwill and generosity through their National Day of Service on November 18th. About 70 Local 26 members, hailing from EWMC, the Local 26 Motorcycle Riders’ Club, the Retired Members’ Club, and the apprenticeship program, donated their time and talents to help United Communities Against Poverty (UCAP), a social services agency serving Prince George’s County.
The Local 26 team spent three hours at UCAP’s building cleaning three areas slated to be converted into more functional space. They removed old furniture and assembled new, painted cabinets, and installed shelves. Significant work was also completed on UCAP’s grounds, including cleaning the playground, installing a basketball hoop and blowing and collecting leaves.
The volunteers also organized UCAP’s food pantry which was depleted from its Thanksgiving donations and thankfully restocked through Local 26’s ongoing year-round food drive.
EWMC President Mark Thompson says that the day of service was an “extraordinary effort” that was “emotionally received with gratitude.” Thank you to all who made the 2023 EWMC Day of Service a success.