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Hundreds hit the streets to clean them: Head of mostly Latino group says effort helps lift spirit

source: Charlotte Observer | Jul 25, 07 | submitted by Pat Coate

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA - Shouts could be heard from the parking lot of Eastway Church of God on Saturday morning.

Lopez said she participated because she wants people to know that immigrants want to contribute to the community.


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"Some people say immigrants shouldn't be here. I believe America was built by immigrants and it should stay that way."
- Debbie Lopez, event participant

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