Neighborhood Cleanup
The Neighborhood Clean‑Ups are volunteer events organized by UWM’s Off‑Campus Resource Center in collaboration with various campus partners. These clean‑ups invite students to help tidy areas around campus by picking up litter and improving local surroundings. The next Neighborhood Cleanup will be happening on Friday, April 24th from 10am-12pm in celebration of Earth Week!
Participating in these clean‑ups offers more than just a cleaner neighborhood—it helps students foster a sense of community and responsibility. Participants learn the value of a healthy environment, gain personal satisfaction from their contributions, and develop teamwork skills while collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds. The events also serve as a meaningful, extracurricular way to engage with and give back to the community.
Green Neighbors Initiative
An overarching effort in the Off-Campus Resource Center that brings together several programs aimed at promoting sustainable living and resource sharing among commuter students. Whether you are interested in cleaning up the surrounding neighborhoods through Neighborhood Cleanups, or in reducing waste through reuse efforts in the OCRC Free Store, Panther Swap, and Trash or Treasure, the Green Neighbors Initiative offers meaningful ways to get involved. Taking part in these programs will help to deepen your connection with the community, all while fostering sustainable, environmentally responsible habits that create lasting benefits for you and the UWM campus for years to come.