Sewa Boston Youth Volunteers Pitch In For Dean Park Cleanup

SHREWSBURY, MA — A group of young people spent their Saturday morning giving back to the community in Shrewsbury.

Youth volunteers with Sewa Boston, the local chapter of a Hindu faith-based nonprofit, cleaned up the trails at Dean Park. The project aimed to promote environmental responsibility and raise awareness about maintaining shared spaces.

"They were greeted by many walkers and runners," said Neha Kaushal Mishra, the co-coordinator of Sewa Boston. "And they motivated, encouraged the kids for selflessly working over a Saturday morning and helping clean the trail."

Sewa Boston is an organization within Sewa International, which promotes selfless service.

The chapter often organizes volunteer events and service projects, focusing on community development, education, health and disaster relief, according to Kaushal Mishra.

In addition to park cleanups, Sewa Boston also runs food drives and donates to local organizations, like Friendly's House, the Worcester County Food Bank and Abby’s House in Worcester.

“The kids did an incredible job collecting trash and making the park more welcoming for everyone,” said Kaushal Mishra.

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