GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Griffins on Wednesday announced that their “Griffins Give Back” program will commence its fourth season by providing 450 free tickets to this Saturday’s game against Hamilton to volunteers who will be donating their time, talent and labor earlier that day to improve our city.

The Griffins are donating these lower-bowl tickets to volunteers of “The Big Day of Serving,” a nationwide effort that brings together families, friends, adults, Bible study groups, youth groups and others to a city for a one-day service project that aims to transform an entire neighborhood.

Grand Rapids was recently chosen as one of nine cities targeted by the group, which is expected to involve between 400-1,000 participants. Tasks typically include recycling electronics, painting, cleaning up alleys, removing debris and working with residents to accomplish any other maintenance projects to help improve local neighborhoods.

Griffins fans are welcome to get involved in the project by visiting thebigdayofserving.com to find more information or to register to participate. The $29 registration fee includes a morning kickoff rally, necessary project supplies, lunch and a t-shirt, but it does not include transportation.

“Griffins Give Back” has previously donated nearly 11,000 tickets to unemployed workers and their families, distributing tickets to four select games through Michigan Works since the program’s debut in 2009-10.