SRCS - Service Project 2026
Seven Rivers Christian School Football Team Lends a Hand at The Key Training Center Despite temperatures climbing into the 90s, nearly 20 members of the Seven Rivers Christian School (SRCS) football team spent Wednesday, July 29, volunteering at The Key Training Center, tackling projects designed to improve the campus for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Led by Head Coach Monty Vann, the student-athletes dedicated the day to completing projects that had been on the organization's wish list but required additional manpower. "We've needed to get these projects done but just don't have the manpower," said Theresa Flick, Director of Program Operations at The Key Training Center. "Your guys would be such a blessing to us." From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., the team worked on two major projects.
One group cleared years of accumulated plant pots and debris from the former nursery area, painted the campus gazebo, and dug planting holes for what will soon become a butterfly garden. The new garden will provide a peaceful outdoor space for clients, families, and visitors to enjoy. A second group cleaned out a large greenhouse located behind the organization's Caruth building.
Among the volunteers were Jonathan Vann, 16, and AJ Bailey, 16, who spent the day digging holes for the future garden. They were later joined by Rashad Whaley, 16, as the trio paused briefly for a photograph before returning to work. Elsewhere on campus, Preston Calloway, 15, helped remove old planters and haul them to a nearby dumpster as part of the nursery cleanup effort. Community service is deeply woven into the student experience at Seven Rivers Christian School, where serving others is one of the school's core values.
Students participate in local volunteer projects, maintain service logs, and take part in mission opportunities throughout the year. The football program also emphasizes giving back as part of building teamwork and character. Coaches regularly organize community service projects during the offseason, encouraging players to make a positive impact beyond the football field.
For The Key Training Center, the students' willingness to spend an entire day working in the summer heat accomplished far more than landscaping improvements. Their efforts moved the butterfly garden project one step closer to completion while demonstrating the power of community partnerships and service.
The butterfly garden will become another welcoming feature on The Key Training Center campus, offering clients a relaxing space to enjoy nature while serving as a lasting reminder of the generosity and hard work of the Seven Rivers Christian School football team.