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 WAO Volunteers Plant 300 Trees in Stewart State Forest, NY
On Sunday, June 9, 2024, 68 ASEZ WAO volunteers from the Church of God in New Windsor, NY, along with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC), planted 300 trees in Stewart State Forest. This effort is part of the ASEZ WAO Mother’s Forest campaign to plant 7 billion trees worldwide. A First for […]
ASEZ WAO Recognized with Two Awards for Kaiser Park Cleanup
On Sunday, June 9, 41 ASEZ WAO volunteers dedicated their morning to cleaning up Kaiser Park in honor of World Ocean Day. This effort was also part of the ASEZ WAO Blue Ocean initiative, which focuses on marine ecosystem protection by cleaning streams, rivers, beaches, and seas. The volunteers from Brooklyn partnered with the NYC […]
ASEZ WAO Removes Invasive Trees in Long Island, NY
“They are so happy doing this!” was the chatter from locals around Edgewood Oak Brush Plain State Preserve on Long Island, NY. What was the joyful occasion? 53 ASEZ WAO volunteers came together on Sunday, April 28 to tackle an invasive tree species that had taken root on the island. By the end of the […]
Crafting a Greener Tomorrow: ASEZ WAO DIY Eco-Friendly Bag Event
On February 28, 2024, ASEZ WAO hosted a hands-on event at the Church of God in White Plains, NY. 5 guests and 17 ASEZ WAO members explored ways to help the environment through a do-it-yourself (DIY) eco-friendly bag activity. The event kicked off with a presentation introducing ASEZ WAO’s mission. Attendees learned about the impact […]
K-Food Festival in the Bronx: Celebrating Korean Culture
The Church of God in the Bronx, NY hosted its first K-Food Festival on Sunday, February 4, 2024. The event attracted over one hundred guests who enjoyed various aspects of Korean culture such as food, games, and performances. In attendance was a New York State Assembly representative, who presented a citation from Assemblyman Nader J. Sayegh […]
ASEZ WAO Volunteers Carry Out Green Earth Campaign on Webster Avenue
On January 28, as part of their worldwide Green Earth Campaign, 130 ASEZ WAO volunteers took action on Webster Avenue. The purpose of this initiative is to beautify the environment and raise awareness about the threat of pollution and climate change. For this cleanup, ASEZ WAO partnered with the office of Bronx Borough President, Vanessa Gibson. […]
Assemblywoman Latoya Joyner Joins ASEZ WAO to Cleanup Goble Playground
Before the winter sets in, volunteers with ASEZ WAO gathered for one more cleanup effort in the Bronx. Working in partnership with Assemblywoman Latoya Joyner, 35 volunteers cleaned up Goble Playground. In total, 70 bags of leaves and garbage were collected and prepared for pickup by the NYC Dept. of Sanitation. Caring for Community Spaces […]
U.S. Rep Morelle Recognizes ASEZ WAO Volunteers for Tree Planting Efforts at Norton Village Park
Over 10 ASEZ WAO volunteers planted 10 trees in Rochester, NY, at Norton Village Park on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. The recent partnership with the City of Rochester resolves to reduce greenhouse gases through ASEZ WAO’s Mother’s Forest campaign. The campaign plans to plant 7 billion trees to counter climate change. So far, 6,839 trees […]
ASEZ WAO Volunteers Plant 100 Trees with Assemblymember Chris Eachus
Fifty ASEZ WAO volunteers planted 100 tree saplings at the Outdoor Discovery Center in Cornwall, New York, on Sunday, October 29, 2023. The tree planting effort is ASEZ WAO’s Mother’s Forest Campaign to plant 7 billion trees to reduce greenhouse gases. Community-Led Reforestation Effort The volunteers gathered at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum at 10 […]