Interviews by Brooke Hoffman • Staff Photos by Greg Bezanis
“If I had the time, it would be a lot, but I work so much. It would be nice if you had the time to change something.”
Natascha Vega,
Sixth and Tasker streets
“[I help] cleaning up the sidewalk, taking care of the [Columbus Square] dog park.”
Lauren Kipple,
10th and Dickinson streets
“I don’t feel I make much of a difference. I would plant trees. I’d rather be a part of something first to learn the ropes. I don’t know how I could just do it on my own.”
Randy Hartzell,
Ninth Street and Oregon Avenue
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1. Arthur B. Ostroff said... on Oct 14, 2011 at 09:44AM
“• In 1998, I started an after school Young Art Program at the South Philly
Library, still going...
• Mentor a school child where one parent is incarcerated, now in my 4th year
• Deliver Thanksgiving & Christmas baskets to shut-ins, now in my 5th year
While it sounds impressive, it really doesn't take that much time, and I get as much out of it as the people I help.”
2. Jockof said... on Nov 15, 2011 at 08:39AM
“I'd make dinners for needy people and deliver it to local familes.”