On Sunday, August 7, 2022, around 30 volunteers of the Intl. WeLoveU Foundation gathered for a cleanup and beautification project at Southwest Corridor Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 52-acre linear park composed of trails and tennis and basketball courts is a popular site for dog walkers and runners.

Working Together for Boston

WeLoveU partnered up with State Representative Jon Santiago and his team, along with Franco Campanello, president of the Southwest Corridor Conservancy, to remove weeds, add mulch to the flower garden, pick up litter, and plant trees. Volunteers gathered early in the morning before the peak of a heat wave where temperatures were expected to feel hotter than 100 degrees.

The volunteers set up a tent with panels displaying WeLoveU’s work and the necessity to fight against climate change. Many residents and tourists stopped by the tent, curious to know more about the sea of blue WeLoveU shirts.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with [WeLoveU] in the past. I know when you guys come, you guys come as an army; full of so much enthusiasm. Thank you for being out here and taking care of this park,” Representative Santiago said, impressed by the energy and deeds of WeLoveU.

The Shocking Results!

By the end of the cleanup, just before noon, volunteers gathered over 2,000 pounds of trash, including weeds, glass bottles, and masks.

“You’re improving the lives for so many young families and seniors that love coming to this park,” expressed Mr. Campanello as he congratulated the volunteers and gave his closing remarks. “Thank you, everybody, for this tremendous work and for being out here on this extremely hot day.”

The cleanup aligns with WeLoveU’s Clean WORLD Movement, which began in 2009, with the purpose of achieving a clean and safe environment for the global community. It is also one step closer to advancing toward the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.