On June 7, 2026 youth partnered with Clean Fairfax and the Fairfax County Park Authority for a community cleanup around Sequoyah Community Center, a nearby creek, Mount Vernon Woods Park, and Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
The cleanup was about more than picking up litter. Youth talked about community beautification, mental health, substance use prevention, homelessness awareness, and the importance of caring for shared spaces.
The Youth Team hopes to continue cleanup projects as an ongoing initiative. We are so proud of the Alexandria FPC Youth Team for making a difference in their community!
The Youth Team members created a video of the event featuring reflections from members, footage of the cleanup, and encouraging messages to community members to participate in cleanups.
