On Dec. 7, students from Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, and the University of Maryland, ROTC cadets, and veterans took to the Strength to Love II Farm in West Baltimore to participate in a community-driven Day of Service in honor of 1st Lieutenant Richard Collins III. The event coincided with what would have been Collins’ 31st birthday on Dec. 12. It aimed to both celebrate his life and address food insecurity in the local area.
The former Bowie State University student was tragically killed in 2017, just days before he was set to graduate. To commemorate his legacy, the 2nd Lieutenant Richard W. Collins III Foundation and the Social Justice Alliance—an initiative between Bowie State and the University of Maryland—organized the service day. The collaboration underscores the commitment of these institutions to promote social justice and honor Collins’s memory.
Strength to Love II Farm serves as a beacon of hope in the community. It converts vacant land into a flourishing urban farm that produces fresh, organic vegetables such as spinach, cabbage, and beets. On Saturday, volunteers performed vital tasks, including clearing fields, building greenhouses, and enhancing irrigation systems. Their collective efforts aim to ensure that nutritious produce can reach those facing food scarcity. (READ MORE)
