ALEXANDRIA, VA-On Saturday (Nov 2) a dedicated group of community members gathered at Alexandria’s Founders Park for the monthly cleanup event.
Five members of the Crystal City Pentagon Rotary Club participated, led by the club’s president, Dr. Marinia Theodotou. She was joined by club members Archie, Sheriann, Steve, and Peter. The team tackled the park’s maintenance with gloves, trash pickers, and trash bags provided by the Founders Park Association, which organized the initiative.
The association aims to preserve the park’s beauty and ensure a clean, safe environment for residents and visitors.
“One of our Club’s four focal areas this year is the environment. So [we were there] to support the park cleanup,” said Theodotou, emaphasizing the importance of such events. “Our parks are the heart of our community. By working together, we not only maintain their beauty but also foster connections among neighbors and spread the magic of Rotary.”
In about an hour’s time, the volunteers’ hard work paid off. They collected several bags of trash, transforming Founders Park into a pristine oasis. Projects like this serve as a testament to the impact Rotarians can have as people of action who collaborate to reach a common goal.
For more information about the Crystal City Pentagon Rotary Club and how to get involved, click HERE.
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