Shine City Project
Las Vegas Boulevard and Windmill
November 30, 2019
On November 30, 2019, Shine City Project organized a cleanup at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Windmill Lane! On this cold morning, our Shine City Project volunteers woke up early to help pick up trash in the area. We were surprised to find so much garbage in one particular location including water bottles, fast food drink cups, plastic bags, and a mattress! With the efforts of our six volunteers, we were able to collect 21 bags of trash in two hours! At the end of the service project, it was rewarding to be able to see the transformation that took place. The area became so much cleaner. Overall, we enjoyed the time that we could have together, and we hope to continue to make it shine in Las Vegas!
Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary
December 7, 2019
On December 7, 2019, Shine City Project returned to Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary! Founded by Bill Gilcrease in 1979, Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary is a place for animals to be cared for while providing educational and recreational opportunities for the general public. Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary is home to more than 500 animals including parrots, chickens, goats, pigs, and other animals.
On this cold morning, our Shine City Project volunteers met at Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary to help provide a fresh coat of paint for some benches! We had twelve volunteers to help with this task, and one of our volunteers was joining us for the first time! Working together, our group was able to paint nine benches! Overall, we were happy to see our benches glowing in their fresh coats ready to give some comfort for future visitors of Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary!