ASEZ Youth Forum for Women’s History Month in the Bronx
On March 21, 2025, ASEZ hosted a Youth Forum in the Bronx to celebrate Women’s History Month. This event united students, educators, and community leaders to inspire young people to learn, grow, and take action. Empowering Youth Through Education and Leadership Captain Luz Garcia, State Services Team Officer in Charge and certified instructor, spoke about […]
ASEZ Graffiti Removal and Street Cleanup at Lehman College
On November 24, 2024, around 60 volunteers gathered at Lehman College to participate in the ASEZ graffiti removal and street cleanup. Volunteers from various colleges, including Monroe University and Westchester Community College, united to restore the community’s public spaces. Together, they collected 92 bags of trash and painted over a long strip of graffiti that […]
ASEZ Crime Prevention Forum Hosted by Syracuse University
ASEZ students from Syracuse University hosted a crime prevention forum to promote safer communities through education, collaboration, and practical solutions. The event featured three speakers: Mayor Ben Walsh, Syracuse Police Chief Joseph Cecile, and Dr. Stefanie Pilkay, Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work. They discussed the root causes of crime and the key […]
Albany Pine Bush Preserve Cleanup and Plant Restoration Hosted by ASEZ
ASEZ volunteers hosted a plant restoration and cleanup event at Albany Pine Bush Preserve. Volunteers partnered with staff from Assemblymember Patricia Fahy’s office. This initiative supported ASEZ’s Green Carbon campaign, which focuses on restoring ecosystems to capture and store carbon. Overall, it helps to produce a healthier and more sustainable environment. The Albany Pine Bush […]
Columbia University ASEZ Volunteers Revitalize the Broadway Mall
On Sunday, September 29, 2024, ASEZ volunteers from Columbia University partnered with the Broadway Mall Association for a community revitalization project near Columbia’s Medical Center. Despite the rainy weather, volunteers and local community leaders came together to help cleanup the area. Their efforts cleaned up the space and they also planted around 250 bulbs, brightening […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
ASEZ Blue Carbon Campaign in Clason Point
On June 23, 2024, a group of 70 university student volunteers gathered to support the ASEZ Blue Carbon (ABC) campaign to raise awareness about purifying blue carbon ecosystems. Held in honor of World Ocean Day, the clean-up saw participants from various colleges in New York, including Westchester Community College, Baruch College, Mercy College, Monroe College, […]