PHILADELPHIA – Tomorrow, the City of Philadelphia and the Salvation Army will clean up HOPE park, as well as nearby vacant lots and building exteriors.   The clean-up is a part of “El Barrio es Nuestro” initiative, which was formed by community members and groups in response to the rising opioid epidemic in the neighborhood.

WHO:
Joanna Otero-Cruz, Deputy Managing Director for Community Services
Rev. Bonnie Camarda, the Salvation Army
50+ volunteers

WHERE
HOPE Park, 215 E Indiana Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134

WHEN
Thursday, July 13, 8:30am – 3pm

VISUALS:
Principals and volunteers will be cleaning up the park and surrounding community.  Principals will be available for media interviews.