First Lady Teresa Parson Issues Community Service Challenge for Students Grades K-6

WHAT?

First Lady Teresa Parson invites all Missouri elementary students (grades: rising K – 6) to participate in the statewide CommUNITY Service Challenge. This challenge aims to instill in kids a heart for service and ask them to join the First Lady in devoting a small portion of their summer break to serving others.

The challenge started on Thursday, June 1, and concludes on Friday, August 4.

HOW?

The 2023 CommUNITY Service Challenge includes eight service categories from which kids are encouraged to select a service project. To complete the challenge, a child must complete a service activity from at least four of the eight categories. Suggestions are provided for each category, but participants are not required to select a project from the given list in order to complete the category. Creativity is highly encouraged!

Upon registering for the challenge, families will receive additional information and a service log to return to the Office of the First Lady. Parents or guardians must help their child fill out the required contact information on the service log and return it to the Office of the First Lady by Friday, August 4. Kids can complete each category in the or- and motivators that can give you fresh ideas as well! You’ll have until the last day of summer this September to meet your goals. This program is a great way to get groups, coworkers, friends, and families to hold each other accountable or even compete for the most miles! Register online at extension. missouri.edu on the MU Extension website and searching for “100 Miles 100 Days” or at your local office.

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