On Sunday, September 22, 2024, the local World Mission Society Church of God in Tucson, Arizona held a street cleanup.
This event took place in Midtown Tucson and included 50 volunteers. The volunteers focused on picking up trash and debris between Tucson Boulevard and Grant Street.
The cleanup took place during the church’s year-long commemoration of its 60th anniversary in which all members have been making an ongoing effort to promote outreach, kindness, and environmental stewardship. The church has held 8,500 street cleanups worldwide, including several in the Tucson area.
The ages of the volunteers ranged from middle school to middle-aged individuals, all with the same mind to clean up and help the community. ABC 9 Tucson News also came out to support the church and take pictures and videos of the event.
Street Cleanup Sharing The Love of a Mother
The event was part of the church’s broader mission of community service, inspired by the “love of Heavenly Mother.” The concept of a “mother’s heart” emphasizes unconditional care, compassion, and nurturing—qualities that the volunteers sought to express by contributing to the well-being of their local environment.
“Today we want to share the love of Mother with the heart of a mother to our community,” event coordinator Amanda Tello said. “We believe that by helping our environment and serving our community we can express the love of a mother to everybody. Just as a mom takes care of her family, we want to take care of our community with that kind of mind.”
Another representative shared the same sentiments about the event. “We believe in showing love through actions. The ‘heart of mother’ is a symbol of care for all of humanity, and through efforts like this, we want to share that message with the Tucson community. It’s not just about cleaning streets; it’s about fostering a spirit of love and togetherness.”
A local resident also expressed her thoughts on the impact of the cleanup on the community. “It’s easier to reach out to neighbors and the community because of that small, family-like culture of Tucson,” Quashie said. “I truly hope that by making a positive impact here, more people will take pride in their community as well.”
The local church in Tucson is hoping to organize such events quarterly across different parts of the city to bring the love of a mother to the community.
