On Saturday, May 11, 2019, WHEDco and Crotona Park East community members gathered to clean up Southern Boulevard, from Westchester Ave to E 175th Street, collecting a total of 15 large trash bags.
The Southern Boulevard Clean-Up was organized in response to the findings of our 2018 Crotona Park East Community Needs Assessment, which revealed that more than half (54.5%) of respondents in the community did not feel their neighborhood was safe, and over half (56.9%) did not think their neighborhood was clean and well-maintained.
In addition, initiatives like the Southern Boulevard Clean-Up are part of WHEDco’s ongoing efforts to ensure that our neighborhoods are clean, safe, and vibrant places where families can lead healthy, stable lives.
Special thanks to Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. for his support!
