We’re teaming up for Fall 2024 Neighborhood Clean-Ups! Check out which UWM offices we’re collaborating with.
- Wednesday September 25 from 12pm-4pm with UWM Women’s Resource Center & Military and Veteran’s Resource Center
- Friday October 18 from 10am-2pm with UWM Student Association
- Saturday November 9 from 9am-1pm with Make a Difference Day through UWM Center for Student Experience and Talent
Sign up for any of the clean ups here!
What is a Neighborhood Clean-up?
A Neighborhood clean-up is a program facilitated by the Off Campus Resource Center to encourage UWM Students to clean-up the community surrounding UWM by picking up garbage around the neighborhood.
Neighborhood Clean-Up Learning Outcomes
By participating in the Neighborhood Clean-Up, students will:
- Build a sense of responsibility and belonging to the neighborhood surrounding UWM by exploring and experiencing their community.
- Learn about the importance of a clean/healthy off-campus environment and gain satisfaction of making a difference in their community.
- Engage in self-exploration, practice teamwork, and understand the importance of working together as a team/community by working together with people of different ages, backgrounds, cultures or values.
- Participate in a healthy and productive extracurricular activity.
Testimonials from students: Why did you participate in the Neighborhood Clean-up?
- “I loved the idea of helping the community and was looking for volunteer hours for my nursing program.” -Caylen Hasse
- “It was good for the environment, the neighborhood appreciated what we were doing while we were doing it.” -Mathew Jansen
- “I think it’s important to have a good relationship with those who live around UWM and show them that college students aren’t messy and can pick up after themselves and play a part in the community.” -Samantha Brandenburg
- “I got to make new friends and it was really heartwarming to receive thanks.” –Ashlyn Todryk
- “I think it is a great volunteer opportunity and a great way to get to know the neighborhood.” -Jenna Walker
- “It lets people know that we care about our campus.” -Adam Beasley
- “As part of Circle K, volunteering club, we try to volunteer for community-focused projects.” – Angela Beling