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Moncus Park gets helping hand from 260 youth volunteers across Louisiana
Volunteers from five Louisiana regions completed beautification projects as part of the Church’s annual Youth Conference in Lafayette
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- More than 260 youth and adult volunteers helped beautify Moncus Park in Lafayette.
- The volunteers were from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, attending their annual Youth Conference.
- Participants traveled from five different regions across Louisiana for the service project.
More than 260 youth and adult volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spent Thursday morning giving back to one of Lafayette’s most popular public spaces.
On July 9, the volunteers completed the project at Moncus Park. The volunteers, who were in Lafayette for the Church’s annual Youth Conference at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, traveled from stakes in Monroe, Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Denham Springs and Slidell to participate in the two-hour service project, according to a news release.
Working across the park, the group helped improve the 100-acre community destination, which serves as a gathering place for recreation, events and outdoor activities throughout the year.
The project also highlighted the role volunteers play in helping maintain public spaces that thousands of Lafayette residents enjoy.
The service project was part of the Church’s annual Youth Conference, which combines faith-centered learning with opportunities for community service.
“As followers of Christ, we believe one of the most meaningful ways to show our love for God is by serving our neighbors,” Karl Winegar, Stake President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over the Lafayette and Baton Rouge areas, said. “Strong communities are built when people care for one another, and service gives these young people an opportunity to put their faith into action.”
Winegar added that, as they work alongside the community, a bigger purpose is being taught for the volunteers.
“They are learning that even simple acts of kindness can strengthen relationships, meet needs, and make a lasting difference in the lives of others,” Winegar said.
Aaron Gonsoulin is the General Assignment/Trending Reporter for The Daily Advertiser. Contact him at AGonsoulin@theadvertiser.com.