The Laurelton Operation Clean Up had another successful event on June 2, 2018. The coalition of organizations came together to clean up Merrick Blvd. There were over 50 participants working to improve the Laurelton community.
The Operation Clean Up event was lead in partnership The Federated Blocks of Laurelton and 105th Precinct and Law Enforcement HS Explorers.
During the clean up new t-shirts were distributed for the season. David Huie sought out additional partners to sponsor Operation Clean Up and received sponsorship from Golden Crust, The UPS Store , Fisill, in addition to VioK Marketing. This year the t-shirts have a new color of orange to represent the partnership of Golden Krust on Merrick Blvd with owners Shawn French and Marcia Hawthorn.
It is always inspiring to see community residents want to beautify and take pride in the Laurelton community.Sisters Lisa Gadson-Clark and Leslie Gadson –McCulley have been living in Laurelton for 40 years participated in the Clean up with their children. They were inspired to participate in the clean up initiative since last year. Leslie knew it was important to participate when her son complained about the litter in Laurelton and they are happy to see the difference in the community.
Change happens in other communities because the squeaky wheel gets the prize. Black and Brown communities tend to complain in circles but not enough on platforms. The Laurelton Operation Clean Up has created a platform where people feel they can make a visual difference in their communities.
At the end of the Clean Up, the participants were treated to lunch by the new restaurant on Merrick Boulevard Sands Bar & Grill. The restaurant welcomed all the community residents to enjoy a free meal for loving Laurelton and keeping it beautiful.
The next clean up will be July 16. All are welcome. For more information please contact: laureltonoperationcleanup@gmail.com
