Reduce Crime Together

Based on the Broken Windows Theory, ASEZ’s Reduce Crime Together campaign aims to create clean and safe communities through cleanups and graffiti removal events. Research has shown that eliminating visible signs of disorder, such as litter, detracts crime and increases community cooperation. With this in mind, university students all throughout the East Coast clean, revamp and beautify community spaces on and around their campuses. They also host crime prevention, such as Human-Trafficking prevention, forums. These forums bring together students, community members and leaders to discuss how everyone can play a part in ensuring the safety of their neighborhoods.

Recognizing ASEZ’s positive impact on their communities, thousands of local and high-level officials and dignitaries have expressed their support by signing MOUs and agreements of understanding.

Group photo of ASEZ volunteers at their Leroy Hoequist Park cleanup.

ASEZ Cleanup at Leroy Hoequist Park

ASEZ volunteers from UCF, Valencia, Rollins, and Full Sail joined hands to remove hazardous waste from Leroy Hoequist Park in Orlando, FL.

ASEZ hosting its Crime Prevention Forum at the University of Louisville

Crime Prevention Forum at the University of Louisville

ASEZ students hosted their Crime Prevention Forum at the University of Louisville with several professors and influential guest speakers.

ASEZ volunteers happily picking up trash from the roadside in Albany.

ASEZ Welcomes the School Year with Zero Crime Street Cleanup

ASEZ volunteers from several Capital Region colleges held their Zero Crime Street Cleanup in Albany, NY. They were joined by Judge Regina Rinaldi and Councilman Owusu Aneke.

Group shot of ASEZ volunteers during the Pelton Park cleanup in Yonkers, NY

ASEZ Pelton Park Cleanup in Yonkers, NY

ASEZ student volunteers were joined by New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh during their Pelton Park cleanup in Yonkers, NY.

ASEZ volunteers painted over graffiti in Wrigley Park in Paterson, NJ.

Wrigley Park Volunteer Cleanup and Painting Service by ASEZ

ASEZ volunteers from various universities and community colleges held a cleanup at the Wrigley Park neighborhood of Paterson, NJ. They removed a total of 50 bags of trash.

Group shot of ASEZ volunteers during their Randall Avenue cleanup in Castle Hill, NY

Randall Avenue Cleanup in the Bronx, NY by ASEZ

On August 18, ASEZ volunteers from various colleges and universities in the Bronx and Staten Island joined together to clean Randall Avenue in the Bronx, NY. Together with Assemblywoman Karines Reyes, the volunteers collected over 400 bags of trash.

The Church of God Orchestra and New Jerusalem Choir performing at the Lincoln Center

ASEZ Concert at the Lincoln Center Alice Tully Hall

The Church of God Orchestra and New Jerusalem Choir performed at the Lincoln Center for ASEZ’s Working Together for World Peace concert. During the concert, on behalf of the NYS Assembly, Assemblyman Nader Sayegh presented a citation to ASEZ in recognition of their outstanding volunteerism.

Group photo of ASEZ volunteers during their Mt. Pleasant Cleanup in Baltimore, MD.

ASEZ Mt. Pleasant Park Cleanup in Baltimore, MD

Around 70 ASEZ volunteers held a Mt. Pleasant Park cleanup in Baltimore, MD as part of their Reduce Crime Together campaign. Together, they removed 80 bags of debris and clipped back branches and vines.

ASEZ volunteers taking a group photo after the graffiti removal

ASEZ Graffiti and Litter Removal Near MetroWest School in Orlando, FL

On July 8, 2019, ASEZ volunteers from four colleges in Orlando, Florida partnered with Keep Orlando Beautiful and the Orlando Police Department to remove graffiti and debris near Eagle’s Nest Elementary School, located in the MetroWest neighborhood.

Group shot of ASEZ WAO volunteers with Mayor Thomas Lankey and Kathleen Carlucci

ASEZ WAO Edison State Park Cleanup

On June 30, ASEZ WAO volunteers cleaned and beautified the historic Edison State Park. In unity, they removed weeds and spread mulch along the paths. Mayor Thomas Lankey attended the cleanup and commended the volunteers for their efforts.

Group picture of ASEZ students during their Clason Point Park cleanup in June 2019

United NYC ASEZ Cleanup at Clason Point Park

ASEZ held a united NYC cleanup at Clason Point Park in the Bronx, NY, collecting over 150 bags of trash. The students were supported by the office of Assemblywoman Karines Reyes.

Group shot of ASEZ volunteers during their Prospect Park cleanup in Troy, NY

ASEZ Memorial Day Beautification Project at Prospect Park in Troy, NY

ASEZ volunteers took some time out over Memorial Day Weekend to brighten up Prospect Park in Troy, NY. They removed graffiti, repainted the memorial and collected more than 1,400 pounds of debris.