Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Youth Engagement topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Chelsea Hill Community leaders highlight youth involvement and local behavior change
Summary
Founders said youth participation and modeling by adults have reduced litter on certain streets and instilled habits in children; they cited partnerships with local schools and students as part of continued outreach.
Speakers described active involvement by youth and local students in the group's cleanup and safety walks and said adults modeling good habits helps shape behavior. Yahaya Noor said his children learned not to litter: "My kids do not litter. And they'll see somebody littering in the city. 'Dad, that person's littering.'" He added that families and students have helped with shoveling for seniors and with seasonal events.
Organizers said connecting young people with visible civic activity is a priority for sustaining the volunteer effort. The group reported outreach to high school students and youth organizations and encouraged parents to bring children to supervised walks, noting that adult participation helps show younger residents how to behave responsibly in public spaces.
