"I came out and I noticed there was some trash, then I noticed a bunch of parts and I really didn't like that because I knew it was going to hurt our community, so I wanted to do something about it."
"What really drove the point home that she was serious was when we got the sticks, she was like 'So when are we going?'"
"I'm just very proud she took it upon herself to notice something needed to be done and she was willing to do it."
"Yeah, I want to do it because I know it's the right thing to do."
Alina Colon, an 8-year-old girl from Manville, noticed trash in Dukes Park and decided to take action. She asked her father to help her clean up the park, and they filled two bags with trash on their first day. Alina has a history of community involvement, including fundraising for the fire department. She plans to continue her efforts by organizing a lemonade stand for the police department. Her father expresses pride in her initiative and commitment to doing the right thing.
Read at ABC7 Los Angeles
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