Over 500 Attend ASEZ Global Summit and Concert for Peace at Columbia University
In honor of the Church of God’s 60th anniversary, ASEZ students from the Northeast Region hosted the ASEZ Global Summit and Concert for Peace at Columbia University. On September 9, 2024, Lerner Hall’s Roone Arledge Auditorium welcomed over 500 students, faculty, guests, and officials to explore sustainability and students’ role in driving global change. Panel […]
ASEZ WAO Crotona Park Cleanup in the Bronx
As families enjoy spending time outdoors, it’s important to help maintain our parks, lakes, ponds, and shores. While cities and local governments work to keep these areas clean, the need for upkeep often exceeds their capacity. This is where ASEZ WAO volunteers play a key role in keeping our green spaces healthy and sustainable. ASEZ […]
Celebrating Unity and Peace: Global Leaders for World Peace Concert at the United Nations
The Church of God marked its 60th anniversary with a special world peace concert at the United Nations. At the same time, this year also commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. Moreover, the event drew parallels between these two milestones. Both are dedicated to breaking down barriers of race, ethnicity, age, and […]
Bay Walk Park Cleanup in Long Island
On July 28, 2024, volunteers from the Church of God partnered with the Manhasset Bay Protection Committee to clean the Bay Walk Park’s marine ecosystem. The event marked the 8,170th cleanup led by the Church, whose global mission focuses on conserving wildlife and enhancing the well-being of all humanity. Bay Walk Park, established in 2015, […]
ASEZ Moore Homestead Playground Cleanup in Queens, NY
On Sunday, July 28 the ASEZ university student volunteer group hosted the Moore Homestead Playground cleanup. with Assembly Member Steven Raga. The cleanup was part of their “Reduce Crime Together” campaign. Around 40 volunteers gathered from Queens College, Baruch College, Partnerships for Parks, and Assembly Member Steven Raga’s district office. “Our main mission is to […]
Kaiser Park and Beach Cleanup in Brooklyn
On Sunday, July 28, World Mission Society Church of God volunteers spent the morning cleaning up Kaiser Park and its beach in Brooklyn for World Environment Day. The volunteers organized the cleanup to encourage awareness and action for the protection of the environment. About 50 volunteers from the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island branches participated […]
ASEZ STAR Cleanup at Kossuth Playground
On July 25, 2024, ASEZ STAR, a volunteer group of middle school and high school students, showed their commitment to combating climate change. The cleanup took place at Kossuth Playground and along Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx, New York. Around 20 student volunteers gathered, and together they collected 15 bags of trash. This initiative was […]
ASEZ WAO Green Earth Cleanup in Port Chester, NY
On July 21, 2024, 35 ASEZ WAO volunteers, joined by State Senator Shelley Mayer, cleaned up the Port Chester train station. This was part of the ASEZ WAO Green Earth campaign, which raises awareness of pollution as a serious threat to our planet. The volunteers focused on the stairwell leading to the station, uncovering a […]
ASEZ Mount Loretto Beach Cleanup in Staten Island
The ASEZ Blue Carbon (ABC) campaign, a global volunteer movement to protect coastal ecosystems, has reached Staten Island, NY. On Sunday, July 21, 2024, ASEZ university students came together for a cleanup of Mount Loretto Beach. University students, including those from the College of Staten Island (CSI), participated in this event to show importance of […]
ASEZ Graffiti Removal in Downtown Syracuse
On Sunday, July 7, 2024, 20 ASEZ volunteers from Syracuse University, joined by the Syracuse Police Department, removed graffiti on the 300 block of W. Jefferson Street in downtown Syracuse. This was part of the ASEZ Reduce Crime Together (RCT) movement. Research shows that visible signs of disorder, such as graffiti or litter, can lead […]