SSGOC Holding Community Service Weekend in Hazel Crest and Homewood

HOMEWOOD, Ill. – March 23, 2021 — South Suburbs for Greenspace over Concrete (SSGOC) is hosting a service weekend on March 27 - 28, 2021 to show the unified commitment of Homewood and Hazel Crest residents to protecting, preserving, and enhancing the beauty of the Southland. On Saturday, March 27, the group will be removing post-snow trash accumulation in Homewood and will do the same in Hazel Crest Sunday, March 28.

On Saturday, SSGOC requests that participants come to the Irwin Park gazebo, Ridge Rd. and Gottschalk Ave., to receive maps of cleanup locations at 12:45 p.m. The group and volunteers will meet at the parking lot on the south side of the intersection at 175th Street and Holmes Ave. in Hazel Crest at 12:45 on Sunday, March 28. The cleanup on both days will be from 1–3 p.m.

Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Masks required. Some safety vests will be available, but participants are asked to bring their own if they have them. Snacks, drinks, and “Truck No” signs will be available for small donations.

SSGOC is thankful for the support of the Flossmoor Community Church, the Village of Hazel Crest, and Homewood Disposal.

About South Suburbs for Greenspace over Concrete

A multi-racial group of concerned residents of Homewood, Hazel Crest, East Hazel Crest, Flossmoor, Chicago Heights, South Holland and Glenwood formed in opposition to Diversified Partner LLC’s planned development of Calumet Country Club (2136 175th St, Homewood, IL 60430) into a fulfillment/trucking hub. The group is a campaign of SAFE.

About Illinois Southland Against Fossil Energy

Illinois Southland Against Fossil Energy was founded in response to the proposed gas-burning power plant in Glenwood. SAFE is building an inclusive, multi-racial coalition that believes the Southland needs and deserves a clean environment, clean government, healthy people, and a healthy economy.