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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oakland Residents Unite to Clean Up Neighborhood (OAKLAND, Calif., July 31, 2000) - Isys partners Cathy and Sally Dew participated in the 2nd annual Trash Bash on Saturday July 29th. Property and business owners, and residents of the nine-block Waterfront Warehouse District donated their time to pick up trash, chop weeds and sweep sidewalks. More than 30 volunteers accumulated 60,000 gallons of trash and weeds, covering a 14 block area. They also gathered debris including a desk, box spring and mattress, and a lot of assorted wood and metal. The City's Clean Oakland Program provided hand tools, supplies and trash collection to support the Jack London Neighborhood Association's (JLNA) efforts. The Port of Oakland donated refreshments, gifts and provided volunteers. Cal Trans sent volunteers to clean up its own yard and helped with nearby blocks. "This was a great way for us to give back to the community and meet some of our neighbors," said Cathy Dew. If you would like to make a donation to help put trash receptacles throughout the Waterfront Warehouse District or donate your time or services for next year's Trash Bash, contact Wilda L. White from the JLNA at wilda@jacklondon.net. Contact:
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