Despite the rainy weather, hundreds of volunteers from all walks of life gathered on April 27 for the annual Milton Good Neighbours Day, a community clean-up event aimed at tidying up Milton. Braving the elements, participants armed themselves with gloves, garbage bags, and an unwavering commitment to making their town a cleaner and greener place to live.
Among the participants were members of the South Asian Mommies of Milton, led by Diksha Pal Narayan. Reflecting on the event, Narayan remarked that “after the hiatus due to COVID, we were thrilled to join forces once again with Milton Good Neighbours Day.
Their dedication ensured the cleanliness of Milton, while also teaching the next generation about environmental care and volunteering.”
Elaine Cray, representing The Special Friends Network, emphasized the event’s significance for her group. “We’ve been participating in Milton Good Neighbours Day for years and it’s always been one of our favorite ways to give back as a group. We felt great knowing we’ve possibly saved some of our local wildlife,” Cray said.
The spirit of camaraderie and community shone through the rain clouds. Volunteers bonded over their shared mission, with some as young as two years old taking part in the clean-up. The event not only left the town of Milton looking cleaner but also served as a reminder of the power of collective action in creating positive change.
As the day drew to a close, soggy but satisfied volunteers across town were able to admire their hard work and reflect on the impact of their efforts. It was clear to the community that Milton is home to many good neighbours. Go to MiltonGoodNeighboursDay.ca to learn more about next year’s event.
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