One of the most important rewards of your project will be a cleaner, safer neighborhood that is used more by law-abiding residents. A park that was once an eyesore can be cleaned up and recaptured for community use. People in your neighborhood will feel increased pride in their public spaces, and members of your cleanup crew will gain a new sense of self-worth and of their role in the community.

Youth In Action Bulletin

December 1998     Number 02