The third annual Rancho Cordova Spring Service Day returns Saturday, May 16, inviting residents, businesses and community groups to take part in a citywide effort to make a positive impact. Photo courtesy of the City of Rancho Cordova

 

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - What could hundreds of volunteers accomplish in a single day? In Rancho Cordova, the answer has been cleaner parks, stronger connections and a growing tradition of giving back.

The third annual Rancho Cordova Spring Service Day returns Saturday, May 16, inviting residents, businesses and community groups to take part in a citywide effort to make a positive impact. The event continues to grow, building on momentum from its first two years, when more than 700 volunteers completed 30 projects.

“In 2024 a group of Rancho Cordova community leaders took a dream long discussed and put it into action,” organizers said. “The success has led to an annual service event that unifies our community and enhances the proud tradition of volunteerism.”

Organized by Rancho Cordova in Action, the day supports causes including education, environment, arts and culture, animals and basic needs.

“We take on projects all over our city. Regardless of what skill you have there is a place for you in our spring service day,” said Councilmember David M. Sander, Ph.D. at last year’s event.

City leaders say the impact goes beyond a single day.

“This is all volunteers, people that care about Rancho citizens and how much we are involved in our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Garrett Gatewood.

Others point to the sense of connection the event creates.

“This is a day where residents, people of all ages and different neighborhoods come out to help beautify the city in public spaces,” said Councilmember Siri Pulipati.

Sponsors said supporting the effort is part of investing locally.

“Giving back to the community that we wok in is very important because we care about where we are located and the work that happens here,” said Anne Descalzo, co-founder of title sponsor The RADZ Group. “We want to make a meaningful contribution.”

Terrance McNamara of Atlas Disposal, another Title Sponsor this year added, “this community always comes together to make their city a better place.”

Organizers encourage residents to sign up to volunteer or donate ahead of the event.

For more information visit https://www.cityofranchocordova.org/experience/spring-service-day.

To donate visit https://form.jotform.com/cordovacouncil/ccc-donations.