Saturday, April 18, 2009, the 500 Hancock Street Association, along with the help of Trash Talkers, a Bedford Stuyvesant grassroots organization committed to eradicating litter from Bedford Stuyvesant, took to the streets with brooms, bags and lots of good cheer. Blessed with a bright sunny day to sweep and collect litter up and down the block while cheerfully greeting neighbors, the intrepid group quickly had the block “spic and span.” “This was a terrific display of block pride and community with our neighbors now that the grim days of winter are gone, said beautification committee member, Sheila Kennedy.”
“It’s heart-warming to see our friends and neighbors gathering and to share ‘Block Pride’ and helping to beautify our block, said Desiree Byrd, block association president. With this show of support, we are positioned to win the “Greenest Block” award sponsored by Borough President Marty Markowitz. Ms. Byrd explained that the 500 Hancock Block Association’s mission is: “to beautify and secure our block; to educate and support our neighbors in maintaining their homes; and to improve our block’s quality of life.”
The Association’s fundraising efforts including dues, grant writing, and fundraising activities, has provided the block with new planters and tree guards as well as supplies and landscaping support. The Association has also provided children's activities including Halloween and Christmas parties. The Association invites the community to the next Block Pride clean-up on Saturday, May 16 2009 from 10 to 12 noon as well as to their annual “Spring Fling” block party on Saturday, June 13, 2009. For more information about the 500 Hancock Block Association and their activities please visit: http://500hancock.blogspot.com/.
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