Rock Church Volunteers Helping Fire Fighters in California

Aug 25, 2010 – In an effort to serve local fire departments, over 600 Rock Church volunteers will paint, weed, pick up trash, and help landscape fourteen stations. Fire stations were identified by matching Rock Church attendees with their local fire stations.


Fire Chief Javier Mainar said, “We are extremely grateful to the volunteers from the Rock Church. The projects they are taking on would not have been possible any other way because of the financial challenges of the department and the city. The conditions under which the men and women of the Fire-Rescue Department live and work will be considerably improved because of their generous efforts.”

This event is part of the Do Something World service campaign. McPherson founded the "Do Something World" campaign to bring people together and take action to directly transform the lives of the people and City of San Diego, and the world.

Last year, the Rock Church donated 615,956 hours of community service to the City of San Diego (valued at $9.6 million*) with 166,251 of these hours given directly to Mayor Jerry Sanders for projects specifically identified by him, saving the city $2.6 million. This year’s goal is 700,000 hours, with 200,000 hours going directly to the Mayor’s projects. Pastor Miles McPherson, a former San Diego Charger, founder of the Rock Church, and author of DO Something: Make Your Life Count, recognizes the effects of the economic crisis on San Diego fire stations and the role individuals can play in helping alleviate the financial burden on our local fire and lifeguard stations.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

* Potential live shots Friday PM and Saturday AM.

* Visuals of people painting, cleaning, and volunteering at local fire stations.


Complete List of Locations:

1. FS 24 - 13077 Hartfield Ave, 92130
2. FS08 - 3974 Goldfinch St, 92103
3. FS09 - 7870 Ardath Lane 92037 (no Friday night)
4. FS19 - 3434 Ocean View Blvd 92113
5. FS22 - 1055 Catalina Blvd 92107
6. FS26 - 2850 54th St. 92105
7. FS36 - 5855 Chateau Dr. 92117
8. FS42 - 12119 World Trade Dr. 92128
9. FS44 - 10011 Black Mtn Rd. 92126 (no Friday night)
10. FS14 - 4011 32nd St. 92104
11. FS23 - 2190 Comstock St. 92111 (no Friday night)