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Service International volunteers coordinated clean up work in a Bridgeton neighborhood.

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Since the Good Friday storms, the Maryland Heights/Bridgeton community and various organizations have pulled together to get things cleaned up and on the road to recovery.

Kim Brady, executive director for the Maryland Heights Chamber of  Chamber says, “working with all the various entities has been so encouraging, everyone wants to help: the city and St. Louis County, local churches,

“Pattonville School District and Metro has assisted with the efforts,” said Brady  “Not to mention the fire districts and Police Departments who kept the situation under control and the residents safe.”  One organization recruited its members and solicited 300 boxed lunches for the volunteers on Saturday, she said.

Service International arrived on the scene just days after the tornado hit coordinating volunteer efforts to help clean up the affected neighborhoods.  “They have been instrumental in getting our city’s to begin the healing process and have been a great asset.”  Service International has on site at Grace Church for the past two weeks.  There is still a need for volunteers. www.serviceinternational.org

MHCC has recruited volunteers, supplies, lunches for volunteers and even transportation for the relief efforts.  Much of the collection is due to the support from the Chamber members, Brady noted.

MHCC is putting together a Re-Build Our Community Forum for Residents.  The objective of this program is to assist the residents with the process of rebuilding. A meeting will be held  Thursday, May 12 at 6 p.m., at the Maryland Heights City Center 2344 McKelvey Road, Maryland Heights Seating is limited

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