More than eighty Providence College students, alumni, and staff members recently joined Providence, RI, Parks and Recreation Department staff members and neighbors in refurbishing the playground area of Corliss Park in the city’s Wanskuck section. In all, approximately 110 people participated in the annual spring community service project. Officials estimated that the volunteers saved the city about $100,000.
This effort was part of the college’s FUSION initiative. FUSION – Friars United for Service in Our Neighborhood – was developed by the P.C. President’s Council and was launched in 2007 as part of a ten-year agreement with the city. College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80, Providence Mayor Angel Taveras, and Councilman David A. Salvatore all were at Corliss Park to support the volunteers.
During the six-hour Saturday project, the volunteers installed new playground equipment and benches. They also spread 110 cubic yards of mulch in the playground area. In addition, volunteers painted adjacent tables and other structures.
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