August 22, 2011

 

 

 

Artesia News

First event for Artesia in Action


Artesia in Action is a conglomerate of churches that aims to bring restoration and hope to the community by building partnerships between churches, businesses, residents, and city government.  It owes part of its inspiration from a similar organization in Compton, called The Compton Initiative.

In 2005, a church in Paramount had a good idea to help neighboring Compton.  While that church initated the program, the people of Compton took ownership of it.  The mayor, city council, local businesses, civic and religious organizations all partnered to form one united force for change in Compton.  This is the goal for Artesia in Action, for citizens to take ownership of their city and care for it.

Mayor Victor Manalo said, "I can't stress enough how much the City appreciates volunteer groups like Artesia in Action.  More than ever, volunteer efforts from our citizens are showing us that they are the true face behind what makes a city a community."

Artesia in Action took on their first project of a property at 11825 168th Street on Saturday, August 20.  The property, a warehouse, was filled with junk, trash, trees, and other debris that badly needed to be cleaned up.  The project was led by New Life Community Church.

Artesia in Action isn't a religious organization, it is a citizens volunteer group.  As such, all citizens are invited to participate in making Artesia a better, and cleaner, place.  To sign up for future clean-ups with Artesia in Action, visit www.nl-cc.org/CommunityImpact.

 

 

 

 

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