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SUMMARY:Humane Action PA Community Litter Cleanup & Picnic at Homestead Frick Park | July 15
DESCRIPTION:Humane Action PA Community Litter Cleanup & Picnic at Homestead Frick Park | July 15\nHelp make a difference in the Steel Valley during Plastic Free July by joining Humane Action Pennsylvania and Allegheny CleanWays for an evening of community service\, environmental stewardship\, and neighborhood connection! \nOn Wednesday\, July 15\, from 5:30–7:30 PM\, volunteers will gather at Homestead Frick Park to help remove litter from the park and surrounding streets before enjoying a picnic dinner together! \nThis cleanup is coordinated locally by Steel Valley Accelerator and hosted by Homestead United Presbyterian Church\, bringing together community partners committed to keeping the Steel Valley clean\, welcoming\, and ready for a busy season of neighborhood events. \nHumane Action Pennsylvania’s mission is to unite and empower communities through compassion\, service\, and advocacy while recognizing the connection between healthy neighborhoods\, environmental stewardship\, and community well-being. Together with Allegheny CleanWays\, these organizations work throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania to reduce litter\, address plastic pollution\, and encourage long-term community involvement. \nVolunteers Needed\nWhether you’re a longtime environmental advocate or simply looking for a way to give back\, we’d love to have you join us. \nRegistration is required so organizers can plan for cleanup supplies and the complimentary picnic dinner provided by Humane Action Pennsylvania. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-litter-cleanup-picnic-tickets-1992359010433?aff=ebdsoporgprofile \nEvent Details\nDate: Wednesday\, July 15\, 2026Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMLocation: Homestead Frick Park\, Homestead\, PA \n\nCommunity litter cleanup\nComplimentary picnic dinner for registered volunteers\nBrief presentations from Humane Action Pennsylvania and Allegheny CleanWays\nFree “Less Plastic\, More Future” toolkit for registered participants\nMeet neighbors and local environmental advocates\n\nThis is a donate-what-you-can event. Donations help cover cleanup supplies and dinner\, with additional funds supporting future cleanup efforts\, education\, and environmental stewardship initiatives. \nWhat to Bring\n\nComfortable clothing and walking shoes\nReusable water bottle\nWork gloves (optional)\n\nWith several community events taking place nearby throughout the summer\, this cleanup is a great opportunity to help care for the neighborhood while connecting with organizations working to create a cleaner\, healthier Steel Valley. \n \nabout Humane Action PA::\nOUR VISION​ is a world without animal suffering where all beings are treated with compassion.\nOUR MISSION is to unite and empower diverse communities to advance the protections of all animals by promoting a holistic understanding of how animal welfare interconnects with other pressing societal matters.\n  \n \nHAP is committed to diversity\, equity\, and inclusivity. As such\, all of HAP’s employees and senior leadership are Staff certified through Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (C.A.R.E.). If you would like to know more\, please visit their website here.\n\nOur Core Values\nSETTING THE STANDARD\nBy educating ourselves and the community on the most pressing animal issues of our time and recommending common sense solutions that decision-makers rely on\, we set the standard in animal protection to prevent suffering for all animals. We advance our cause with proven methods —progress over perfection\, changing course when needed\, being prepared\, and staying well connected. \nBUILDING TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS\nEffective advocacy happens by building relationships grounded in cooperation and a shared vision. HAP values inclusivity and professional etiquette. We welcome new friends and allies without regard to race\, faith\, gender\, sexual orientation\, or political affiliation. \nFOSTERING EMPOWERMENT\nWe set high expectations and achieve them by working with exceptional people who bring their wide array of talents and passion for animal well-being. In order to develop a free and creative culture\, we respect the opinions\, ideas\, and feelings of others. We are committed to our team and fulfilling our mission by supplying the tools for individuals to become remarkable leaders and advocates. \nCREATING COMMUNITY\nWe are stronger together. Collaborating with colleagues\, sponsors\, legislators\, and leaders in business\, faith\, and advocacy\, we find that animal protection is well within reach. With enthusiastic support of each other\, we reach goals that we only dared to dream. \nDELIVERING RESULTS\nWe establish ambitious\, clearly defined goals\, and work in a long term and systematic manner to realize our objectives and create positive outcomes. We measure our success by our ability to protect animals and allow them to live free of harm\, always using effective altruism as a guiding principle.
URL:https://steelvalleyaccelerator.com/event/humane-action-pa-community-litter-cleanup-picnic-at-homestead-frick-park-july-15-2/
LOCATION:Homestead Frick Park\, Amity & Ann Street\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activities,All Ages,Community
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