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“The Citypark League (CPL) has continued its efforts for the
last several
weeks to provide social outlets, education, and service
learning utilizing a recreational and leisure approach for
youth and families. The CPL's ‘Clean Yo Block’ Neighborhood
Beautification Project has provided such a rewarding
experience in the midst of following recommended social
distancing guidelines,” wrote Terry just before this past
Saturday’s group cleanup at the Wilson Park Shelter in north
Toledo.
About 25 students joined in the cleanup and were rewarded
for their efforts with a lunch provided by the Old Newsboys.
The students were assisted by staff members of the Zepf
Center.
“As we know 2020 has been a life changing experience for the
world. The
pandemic, the protest, and
on-going violence that has created additional burdens in
many of the black communities,” said Terry. “Toledo is no
exception to these
issues and concerns. Nonetheless, many individuals and
organizations are
finding creative ways to reduce the mental and behavioral
struggles youth and
families are experiencing during these trying times.”
Terry started the cleanup effort five years ago by
self-funding the project which pays youth by the quantity of
trash picked up. Recently the project has received funding
assistance from Old Newsboys and Fifth Third Bank
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