Think Apex Day

Think Apex Day is a day dedicated to giving back to the Apex community by volunteering in ways that positively impact the town and the people who live here.

How will you give back and #thinkapex?

For questions, please contact Brianne Gill at (919) 249-1122 or Brianne.Gill@apexnc.org

Please see website address below in the Details section to register for any of the following activities:

1. Think Clean: Pleasant Park, 3400 Pleasant Plains Rd, 9 am – 11 am Join the Pleasant Park Beautification Project by planting shrubs, bushes, and grass to improve the natural beauty of the park. All necessary supplies, including plants and gardening tools, will be provided by the Town of Apex. Your efforts will help maintain this community space for future generations. What to Bring: Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty
2. Think Life: Apex United Methodist Church, 100 S Hughes St, 9 am – 2 pm. Did you know that every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood? When a patient receives blood, it was given in advance by a generous donor—just like you. Hospitals and patients are in constant need of blood donations, and every day, blood donations help save lives. Be a part of saving lives! Make a difference by donating blood to support patients in need. Appointments are encouraged! New to Blood Donation? Learn more about what to expect, how to prepare, and the truth about blood donation.
3. Think Refresh: Apex Community Park, 2200 Laura Duncan Rd (meet at the back of the park, near the lake entrance),  9 am – 11 am. All necessary supplies, including painting materials, will be provided by the Town of Apex. Volunteers will participate in two key activities: Trail Making: Creating or improving trails for safe, accessible recreational use, touching up paint, refreshing park amenities for aesthetic appeal.          What to Bring: Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting paint on

4. Think Revitalize: Justice Heights Neighborhood, 9 am – 12 pm. Think Revitalize focuses on revitalizing Apex’s legacy neighborhoods through a day of community-driven beautification. The event brings together            volunteers for a day of fellowship and service that supports our community. Think Revitalize welcomes anyone who is willing to volunteer, whether as an individual or with a group. Volunteers can expect to: rake              leaves, spread mulch, plant flowers, and make essential home repairs and improvements. This year’s service project is in partnership with Preserving Home, Inc. What to Bring: Comfortable clothing you don’t mind            getting dirty

5.  Think Create: John M. Brown Community Center, 53 Hunter St, 10 am – 12 pm. Community members are invited to decorate and fill canvas bags with toiletries for incoming residents of Spring Arbor Senior                   Living. This creative project will provide thoughtful gifts and bring joy to new residents. All design materials, canvas bags, and toiletries will be provided by the Town of Apex. What to Bring: Comfortable                        clothing you don’t mind getting dirty

6. Think Golden Games: Cambridge Village Senior Living, 10000 Cambridge Village Loop, 10 am – 12 pm. Spring Arbor of Apex, 901 Spring Arbor Ct, 10:45 am – 11:15 am. Join the residents of Cambridge Village            Senior Living for a fun time playing table games together. This event provides an opportunity for intergenerational bonding and fun for both residents and volunteers. Games will be provided by the Cambridge Village Senior Living Community. What to Bring: Comfortable clothing

7. Think ReUse: Apex ReStore, 826 E. Williams St, 10 am – 1 pm. ReStore sale proceeds support Habitat for Humanity’s mission and help keep usable materials from going to local landfills each year. Volunteers will            work side-by-side with staff, including: Taking donations, preparing donations for the sales floor, and stocking and organizing the sales floor. Projects for the day such as rearranging departments, or measuring and              labeling doors, windows, carpets, etc.

8. Think Unity: Western Wake Crisis Ministry, 1600 Olive Chapel Rd Suite 408, 9 am – 12 pm. Join us for “Think Unity” – a painting service project at Western Wake Crisis Ministry (WWCM). Whether you’re an                experienced painter or a first-time volunteer, your efforts will help revitalize the pantry at a community-driven organization that supports individuals in crisis. WWCM provides essential services like food, financial            assistance, and housing support to Apex residents. What to Bring: Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting paint on

Note: “Groups” such as businesses, religious organizations, non-profits, schools, neighborhoods, civic, etc. are limited to 10 total people including the registrant. All participants must register individually. No exceptions. Registration for activities will end April 23rd at 5:00pm.