Cleanup, Volunteer, and Housing program

Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?
Oakland Garden
Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.
Older Adults
Unhoused People
Low Income People
Describe the challenge you want to address:
Conduct regular lakefront cleanups in Oakland Gardens to control mosquitoes and other pests. Establish a volunteer program aimed at supporting the mental health of semi-retired seniors (ages 60 to 75), which also offers modest financial compensation.
What is the solution to the challenge?
Active interest from city health departments Expanding housing for the unhoused and under housed
Please provide your Zip Code
11761

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Cleanup, Volunteer, and Housing program

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