{"id":63492,"date":"2026-04-22T10:50:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/pardeeschool\/?p=63492"},"modified":"2026-04-22T10:52:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:52:47","slug":"urban-refuge-students-lead-community-cleanup-in-east-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/pardeeschool\/2026\/04\/22\/urban-refuge-students-lead-community-cleanup-in-east-boston\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban Refuge Students Lead Community Cleanup in East Boston"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo courtesy of Suz Shobeiri, Urban Refuge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Urban Refuge recently demonstrated its commitment to community engagement by organizing a volunteer neighborhood cleanup in Maverick Square and surrounding streets in East Boston. Held on April 11 in partnership with the City of Boston and several BU student groups, the entirely student\u2011organized effort brought together 42 volunteers, including students and recent alumni, who collected more than 40 bags of trash while revitalizing one of the area\u2019s most heavily trafficked public spaces.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Suz Shobeiri, Urban Refuge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The cleanup reflects Urban Refuge\u2019s broader mission to improve access to essential resources through a privacy\u2011first digital platform that maps verified social services worldwide. What began as a classroom project in the Forced Migration Policy Incubator<\/em> course taught by Dr. Noora Lori, has grown into a global, collaborative initiative aimed at bridging information gaps and improving accessibility for individuals seeking support. By pairing digital innovation with hands\u2011on local action, Urban Refuge continues to model how student leadership at BU can translate academic work into meaningful community impact.<\/p>\n

Their new Boston-based website is expected to launch in May 2026.<\/p>\n

More information on the cleanup can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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