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May 23, 2011
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AGBU YPLA volunteers meet LA City Council member Paul Krekorian during their April 30th efforts to clean up a stretch of the Los Angeles River.
By Aleen L. Khanjian
On April 30, 2011, volunteers joined AGBU’s Young Professionals of Los Angeles (YPLA) to help clean the neglected and highly polluted Los Angeles River. After an early morning start and a brief orientation by the site leader, the volunteers worked to revitalize the waterway, which is littered with trash and recyclable materials.
The three-hour cleanup effort involved volunteers from Disney, Baxter, and Boy Scouts of America, among other organizations. Los Angeles City Council member Paul Krekorian addressed the volunteers and acknowledged their joint effort. "I always look forward to the opportunity to help clean the river, a historic waterway that continues to show significant potential that I and others have worked hard to restore. I also want to thank AGBU for pitching in so willingly," Krekorian said. "I worked side by side with them and others to better our community -- a true example of what we can collectively accomplish to protect open space and make our neighborhoods more livable."
YPLA event organizer Angela Karaguezian expressed her delight at being about to help the local community. "Our volunteers are pleased that YPLA is organizing events that provide an opportunity to give back to the Southern California community. Last year, we partnered with Heal the Bay to clean up Southern California beaches. These events are especially important as they allow YPLA to partner with non-Armenian, non-profit organizations in a highly tangible way," she said.
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