[Communications] Juneteenth 2025 – Group Volunteer Inquiry

[Lorraine Kells]

Mikol,

There will be large celebrations for Junteenth, one on June 21 at the Gold
Dome of the Chicago Park District sponsored by the Garfield Park Advisory
Council  will welcome you as a volunteer. Please check out our Facebook
posting at https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoCommunityGardenersAssociation/ and
scroll down to a posting for May 26 where you will find a flyer with all
the information you need.

You may also contact someone directly to volunteer. She is Gina Jamison,
email gpacrpg3 at gmail.com


Best of Luck
Communications Team




On Wed, May 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM Mikol Tsopnang <mtsopnang at markanthony.com>
wrote:

> Hi Community Gardens Communication Team,
>
> I was wondering if I could be forwarded more information on any June 19th opportunities.
> Thank you!
>
> Best,
> Mikol T.
>
> Mikol Tsopnang *|* she/her* |* Demand Planning Analyst
> Mark Anthony Services Inc. *|* Chicago, IL, United States 60606
> mtsopnang at markanthony.com <bkozanda at markanthony.com>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Lorraine Kells <lxkells at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Monday, May 12, 2025 12:11 PM
> *To:* Mikol Tsopnang <mtsopnang at markanthony.com>
> *Cc:* communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org <
> communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org>; Amy OLSON <akeo at me.com>;
> kuumba treahm <kuumbatreahm at gmail.com>; Newcomer Ellen <
> ecnewcomer334 at gmail.com>; Marsha Wyatt <mkwyatt1 at gmail.com>; M Toy <
> mtoy.usa at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [Communications] Juneteenth 2025 – Group Volunteer Inquiry
>
> *PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS*
> This email was sent from outside of the company
>
> ------------------------------
> Mikol,
>
> The Communications Team at CCGA is pleased to hear of your corporate
> volunteer group in honor of Juneteenth 2025 (Thursday, June 19) and we
> whole-heartedly welcome your participation.  In recent years there
> have been many community garden celebrations, and there will surely be many
> this year as well.
>
> We are working on our website to make it easier for groups or individuals
> to participate in work days or events, but meanwhile the communications
> team can assist  you.  Your group of adults will need to wear sunblock,
> close-toed shoes, long pants, carry water bottles (no plastic, please) and
> a cap is optional but recommended.
> The Kuumba-tre ahm garden hosts a workday of weeding and gardening
> activity and your participation is eagerly anticipated.  Gina, the garden
> steward, is copied on this email to give you details.
>
> Your willingness to get involved beyond just this special day
> is appreciated, so the information will be shared with all of our working
> group chairs and community gardeners at our May 20 coordinating meeting.
> This email will be forwarded to our teams in Resources and Distributions
> and the Advocacy and Outreach team. The community gardens stewarded by them
> possibly need committed volunteers to work in gardens on the south and west
> sides of the city on an ongoing basis.
>
> Please reply if there is any misunderstanding in meeting your request.
>
> Best,
> Communications Team
>
> On Mon, May 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM Mikol Tsopnang via Communications <
> communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:
>
> Hi there,
>
> I’m Mikol, the DEI Committee Lead at Mark Anthony Brewing. We’re
> organizing a corporate volunteer group in honor of Juneteenth 2025
> (Thursday, June 19) and are looking for opportunities to support local
> events or initiatives.
>
> We’re still finalizing details internally, so our group size isn’t
> confirmed yet—but we’re hoping to coordinate something meaningful and
> community-centered for that day.
>
> Could you let me know if you’re offering any volunteer opportunities that
> would be a fit for a corporate group? We’d love to learn more about how we
> can get involved.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Best,
> Mikol T.
>
> Mikol Tsopnang *|* she/her* |* Demand Planning Analyst
> Mark Anthony Services Inc. *|* Chicago, IL, United States 60606
> mtsopnang at markanthony.com <bkozanda at markanthony.com>
>
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