5th Annual Earth Day Celebration a Success
Published: May 11, 2012
School Yard Project Coordinator, Roslyn Charles, speaks to student-volunteers
Norma Sanders
The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) would like to thank the GAIA Movement, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS) and Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church for making this year's Earth Day Celebration a success!
A volunteer picks up litter in Auburn Park.
Norma Sanders
Also, a special thanks to sponsors who offered support through donations and volunteering to make Earth Day possible: BJs Market, Walgreens, White Castle, Morrison's, Aldi, TCF Bank, Home Depot, Soul Food Unlimited, Subway, Trader Joes, Marquette Bank, ICE Theater, Reggios Pizza, Habitat for Humanity, and CleanSlate.
GADC Volunteer, Brandon Price, poses with TCF Bank Representatives.
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The GAIA Movement (from L to R: Leon Robinson, Szylvia Preczinski and Mary Abeleda)
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Auburn Park and the Winneconna Lagoons (78th and Normal Ave.)
Norma Sanders
GADC also acknowledges the students of Clara Barton Elementary, Betty Shabazz Academy, Oliver S. Westcott Elementary, Perspectives Middle School, Perspectives TEACH Club, and Simeon Career Academy.
Students tour the Auburn Park - Winneconna Lagoons.
Norma Sanders