Help Needed for Two Meaningful Community Projects in Gloucester on Mon 8/18 and Monday 8/25!

1. Purple Flag Installation – Monday, 8/18
Essex County Outreach will once again line the Boulevard with purple flags to honor the 1,500+ lives lost to overdose in Massachusetts in 2024.

When: Monday, August 18th, 2:00 PM
Where: Boulevard, to the left of the Flag Pole area
Details: We’ll be placing flags, which should take about 90 minutes (less if we have a strong crew). We’ll also need help taking the flags down on Friday, August 29thbefore the Schooner Festival.

2. @Luminaries & Love Display – Monday, 8/25
Help us set up this beautiful display of bags, cans, and LED lights—a true labor of love.

When: Monday, August 25th(rain date Tuesday August 26th)
Set Up: 3:30 PM at the Flag Pole
Breakdown: Around 8:00 PM

Please email Kathy Day at katday4@gmail.com to sign up. Or feel free to just show up. It truly takes a community. 💜

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