Sustainable United Neighborhoods, a 501(c)(3) sustainability organization based in Brooklyn, NY, is in the midst of a 4-month community impact campaign to support Los Angeles communities affected by the fires. Our efforts now focus not only on environmental restoration and housing recovery but also on building resilience through community gardens, ecological education, and strengthening local connections. With a project director on the ground at UCLA, this initiative brings together volunteers and organizations to clean up public spaces, assist unhoused individuals, support housing recovery, and promote sustainable, community-driven projects.

Our current volunteer opportunity is:

 ELYSIAN PARK INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL 

May 10th 10am-1pm

What to Expect: Continue our efforts from last month to reduce wildfire risks at Elysian Park. Volunteers will clear brush, remove invasive plants, and create defensible spaces to promote a safer environment.

Transportation is provided, as well as breakfast/snacks.

• Brush Clearing: Remove overgrown vegetation to reduce fire hazards.
• Invasive Species Control: Help eliminate non-native plants threatening the ecosystem.
• Wildfire Risk Reduction: Contribute to creating fire-safe spaces in the park.
• Community Protection: Work together to make Elysian Park safer for all.