Community Outreach
Originally Posted By Angely S. Jimenez
Author: Alpha Zeta/Tuesday, March 11, 2014/Categories: Chapter Activity Report Blog
Brothers of the Florida
chapter spent a day giving back to the community of Key West during our service
trip to Key West. St. Paul's Episcopal Church lies in the heart of Duval
Street, the main street of Key West. Although the church has undergone several
renovations, it has been in the same spot since 1831. This church is both a
landmark and a sanctuary for the natives of Key West. One of the days
during the trip was dedicated to giving back to the community of Key West. My
brothers and I spent a day beautifying this historic landmark. I was involved
with painting the porch of the antebellum house once used to house generations
of priests, but is now used as a community gathering for various events, such
as book clubs and children’s choir. I also assisted my fellow brothers in
wiping down the pews of the open-air church. Other brothers focused on cleaning
up the grounds by raking and cutting down old palm leaves. Needless to say, it
felt great giving back to this historic community, and even more to such a beautiful and sacred church.