September
Hours: 4 hours On September 19, I participated in World Cleanup Day, a community service event organized by Tulane University and Loyola University New Orleans. The activity focused on cleaning areas along the riverfront, the Carrollton and Black Pearl neighborhoods. This activity is important to me because maintaining a clean environment directly contributes to the health and well-being of the surrounding community. During this event, I work with some classmates to collect litter and remove waste from public areas. One thing that stood out to me was realizing how quickly small amounts of litter can accumulate and affect a neighborhood. Before participating, I assumed that a cleanup event would be simply picking up trash. However, the experience made me think more the connection between environmental conditions and public health. Cleaner public spaces can reduce environmental hazards while also creating a safer and more welcoming community. This experience reminded me that i...