[JSR] The Good Neighbor Initiative Helps Clean up La Crescenta
Additionally, there are many benefits to having a clean neighborhood. First, it improves the aesthetics of the streets and it really doesn’t take much work. The 30 minutes of cleaning that the students did ended up showing great results and keeping it clean wont require much work, just commitment. Cleaning the streets of the neighborhood also creates a safer environment. It can minimize the number of people who may trip over debris and protects them from dangerous objects like glass and nails. Unfortunately, these pieces of trash don’t just harm humans, but animals as well. As animals go on their walk, they have a higher percentage of stepping on harmful pieces of trash or even eating candy wrappers.
Community clean-ups can also serve as a symbol of hope and life. Having a dirty neighborhood, with streets filled with trash, can give off a gloomy mood. However, having a clean neighborhood will show that the community cares for each other and reassure others that the environment they live in is important. Neighborhood cleanups can be a great bonding activity as well. Cleaning up together can unite members of the community with one goal and form friendships between each individual. Especially since modern society is so involved in technology, being able to leave the house and communicating face to face may be a good source of escape. Furthermore, community clean-ups are a beneficial event for people of all ages. Crescenta Valley High School has taken a great start in making the neighborhood a cleaner place and getting more people involved in making a difference. By getting this clean up initiated, students are standing up for cleaner streets and more community involvement, representing the hopefulness of our community.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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