How to Clean a Couple O' Things

Here is a golden opportunity for our Philadelphia Squeamies, specifically our Roxborough followers. There is a community clean up day scheduled for this Saturday, May 15 organized by the Roxborough Business Exchange. They are going to cover the main streets through downtown Roxy and then lend a hand to some of the residents who are elderly or handicapped and need assistance with their spring cleaning. This is a great, simple activity that immediately benefits the community, both the residents and the local businesses. Now admittedly, yer pal Mikey Squeamish resides in 19128, so I would reap the benefits of this event's success as much as anyone and more than many, so there is an inherent amount selfish motivation for encouraging everyone out there to ride up to my 'hood and start cleaning. However, if you're not coming out to Roxborough, check out your own neighborhood development group and see what activities you might be able to participate in that would send something back your way. Below are links to just a few that I found on a general search of Philly neighborhood associations.

Roxbourough Development Corporation
South of South Neighborhood Association
Northern Liberties Neighbors Association
Logan Square Neighborhood Association
Society Hill Civic Association
West Passyunk Point Neighborhood Association
Center City Resident's Association
Fairmont Civic Association
Fishtown Neighborhood Association
Old City Civic Association
Norris Square Neighborhood Project
Mt. Airy Neighborhood Association
Manayunk Development Corporation

All of these groups have community clean up days and other beneficial activities organized. Someone in your neighborhood is bringing the community together, you just have to put in a minimal effort to find them and help out. A donation of your time and talents is just as valuable as a monetary one. Take some time and find the organization in your neighborhood and volunteer, even if your contribution is minimal. By taking pride in your neighborhood and giving just a little of yourself, everyone reaps the rewards.

Roxborough Community Clean Up Day