On April 24, 2022, the International WeLoveU Foundation hosted the Boyd Park Beautification Project in New Brunswick, NJ. The volunteers of WeLoveU partnered with the Black Culture Collective employee resource group of SHI and the City of New Brunswick.
The aftermath of hurricanes and wear and tear over time caused an immediate need for Boyd Park’s beautification. The united activity promoted the importance of keeping our communities clean and free from litter and vandalism. Also, the cleanup was in honor of Earth Day. In response to the need for cleanups worldwide, WeLoveU initiated the Clean WORLD Movement in 2009. The environmental initiative gives special attention to areas within our global community through cleanups, beautification projects, and tree plantings.
Planting Words of Hope
Before the project officially began, participants sat on the amphitheater steps. The crowd received a warm welcome from New Brunswick Mayor James Cahill, Black Culture Collective Board Co-Chair Robert Williams, Recycling and Clean Communities Coordinator Erin Maguire, and Intl. WeLoveU Foundation volunteer Danielle Cadet.
“Your efforts remind people that the simplest can sometimes be the most important, so thank you for helping to spread the word,” said Mayor Cahill. “Thank you for what you are doing for the residents of the City of New Brunswick and our shared community.”
Working Together to Impact Boyd Park
Afterward, teams split up to pick up litter, paint, and plant seeds. For the project ahead, 114 volunteers attended the Boyd Park beautification project. Out of the 114 volunteers, 68 were from WeLoveU, 39 from SHI, and seven from the City of New Brunswick. The volunteers collected 41 bags of trash weighing 1,025 pounds and 18 bags of recyclables weighing 270 pounds. Additionally, a team painted over two large graffitied walls, the amphitheater stairs and railings, and planted seeds.
Words From the Community
Participants and public officials shared their experience working with the WeLoveU Foundation for the first time. “Your efforts remind people that the simplest of things can sometimes be the most important,” said Mayor James Cahill.
“When you look at the work the WeLoveU Foundation does on a global basis, you can’t help but be inspired and want to be a part of the incredible work they are doing,” shared Bert Baron, public information officer of the City of New Brunswick.
“SHI Black Culture Collective and the WeLoveU Foundation teamed up to do this cleanup project here at Boyd Park. I had a fantastic day!” said SHI Director of Emerging Partner David Johnson. “Everyone here is professional, helpful, and friendly. They talked to you and made you feel welcomed. That is probably the best thing for me. I have been volunteering for 15 years and this is one of the most fantastic experiences.”
“…I hope we do a lot more work together, and I’m honored and blessed to be here,” said Kevin English, senior director of products at SHI. “With this particular organization, I had the most fun. It was well put together and the most organized volunteer event I’ve ever been a part of!” exclaimed Robert Williams, inside sales manager public at SHI and board co-chair of the Black Culture Collective.
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This is such an amazing sight to see 😊 I was able to join the clean up in New Brunswick, NJ and it was spectacular!! I always enjoy to part take in any event with We💗U Foundation, it is always such a joyful and happy environment. I thank all the volunteers for making each event such fun time.If you have not been able to participate in any event yet, I recommend you join the next one near you🤗 And to The Chairwoman Zahng Gil-jah thank you for Your Intl. love and concern!!! We💗U!!!!
What a big difference a little paint can make! Thank you for helping to clean up our communities!
Wow this is so awesome to see. The We ❤️ U volunteers really took the time out to beautify our park. I’m so appreciative of that. Thank you so much.
I’m so thankful I was able to join the coral cove beach clean-up it really was an amazing experience to be able to affect the world in a positive way by helping the marine life. Though it seems like a small act the impact is truly massive. Thank you to the chairwoman of the WeLoveU foundation Zahng Gil-jah for spreading the love of a mother to the world, and thank you to everyone who was able to come out and participate in the clean up.
Wow this looks like so much fun! WeLoveU volunteers are awesome! Taking their day off from work to care for our community is such a beautiful act. I hope to join your next event! Chairwoman Zahng Gil-jah, what you have started is incredible! Thank You.
Wow! The before and after shows a big difference, the little things really does matter, a good way to make a beautiful community
I’m thankful to have been able to join WeLoveU for this cleanup… their smiles and continuous efforts to make the world a better place are going viral!
Wow! I am so excited to see WeLoveU really setting an example that simple acts of kindness and consideration can really make a global impact! It starts with just one person, I am so ready to get involved!!!❤️ Thank you WeLoveU for bringing all communities together to partake in making a global change! 🌎
I did enjoy participating in this volunteer service. I loved how we divided and conquered. The City Mayor coming out to give encouraging words and support was a nice touch. Everyone was so happy to work together and the city officials were so touched by the results. It felt like a fun days event and not “work” at all. I’m grateful to be a part of two great organizations!
It’s great to see many young people taking the lead in taking care of our community. It’s really inspiring and I have always enjoyed working with WLU volunteers. I hope to join WLU’s next event in the area. Great job!
I did really appreciate this beautification project. Its a pleasure to work together with everyone. Everyone was very friendly and work very hard to make a impact in the community. Great job.
Wow what a beautiful thing to see – a group of diverse individuals coming together for a positive contribution. Awesome job guys and I look forward to coming out to next the event.
I could really feel the sincerity of the volunteers that want to make in difference in the community. It was a such a honor to be a part of this event! Thanks to the amazing work of the Chairwoman Zahng Gil-jah for bringing the community together for a great cause!
That park clearly needed some help and WeLoveU took the lead in beautifying it. I am really happy to see so many young people bettering their community through a great organization like WeLoveU.
This kind of work is really important in the community and especially has an influence on the youth. Great work!