HARRISBURG, Pa. (4/23/2024) – Harrisburg Young Professionals (HYP) celebrated Earth Day by organizing their 24th Forster St Cleanup in Harrisburg. More than 50 volunteers helped revitalize the areas from 2nd to 7th Street, demonstrating their commitment to environmental stewardship and community pride. One dozen rose bushes and over 200 perennials were planted, hedges were trimmed, and trash and debris were removed. 

HYP Executive Director said, “Because of groups like Friends of Midtown, Parks and Facilities, the Harrisburg Fire Bureau, PennDOT and many more coming together, we were able to give back over 150 hours of volunteer labor to beautify this main entrance into the city.”

In a notable first, this year’s cleanup efforts were followed by a lively block party to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the volunteers. Attendees enjoyed music, food, games, and camaraderie as they reflected on the day’s accomplishments and forged new connections within the community.

HYP’s City Living Committee Co-Chair, Erin Serre, said, “Our goal is to make Harrisburg a more beautiful place to live, work, and play. Projects like our annual Forster Street Cleanup allow members of our community to come together to accomplish that goal.”

The 24th Annual Forster St Cleanup not only beautified the local neighborhood but also served as a shining example of the positive impact that can be achieved through grassroots initiatives and community engagement. HYP extends their gratitude to all volunteers, sponsors, and partners who helped make this event a resounding success including Exclusive Platinum Sponsor: LCSWMA, Exclusive Block Party Sponsor: PSECU, Gold Sponsor: Keep Dauphin County Beautiful, Bronze Sponsor: PPL, and Community Partners: Backdraft Excavating, Pursuit Coworking, the City of Harrisburg, PennDOT, and the Harrisburg Fire Bureau.

For more information about Harrisburg Young Professionals and their upcoming events, visit www.hyp.org.