Blair NAACP partners with Indivisible – Blair County to “Redd Up” Altoona
Altoona, Pennsylvania — Altoona residents have long-expressed concerns with the appearance of high-traffic areas across the city. According to Blair County NAACP executives, “limited action from elected and appointed officials has bolstered a group of concerned citizens committed to taking action themselves.”
Blair County NAACP President Andrae Holsey thanks the efforts of one Devin Saylor, whom he credits with spearheading multi-neighborhood clean-ups. Holsey says the inaugural clean-up on May 6, 2023 “marks the first of several direct-action initiatives by some of Altoona’s most powerful volunteer organizations this year.”
In a press release, Branch #2252 declared that “We, the leadership of the Blair County NAACP and Indivisible – Blair County, intend to continue empowering everyday citizens to be the change they want to see in the neighborhoods they live and work in.” The release continues that “with teams of community activists, we will fill the gaps in our community left by distracted public servants. The impact of this action is already felt, as the City of Altoona hurriedly announced its own cleaning efforts around Prospect Pool today.”
Clean-up organizers announced that their mission is to “generate momentum through community organizations to remove litter, drug paraphernalia, and hazardous materials in the areas they serve.” According to these organizers, future efforts will be channeled through the “Redd Up” Altoona Foundation, under the leadership of Saylor.
Blair County NAACP Branch #2252 