Intergenerational Spring Clean-Up Brings Oneida County Community Together to Support SeniorsView

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. announced today that the 15^th Annual Oneida County Intergenerational Spring Clean-Up saw 425 youth volunteers service the homes of more than 100 seniors citizens.

"Oneida County's Intergenerational Spring Clean-Up highlights what can be accomplished when our community comes together with a shared purpose," Picente said. "Our young volunteers are stepping up in a meaningful way, assisting seniors with important seasonal tasks and making a real difference in their daily lives. It's encouraging to see this level of civic pride and generosity. I commend the students, along with the schools, colleges and partner organizations, for their role in making this effort a success and for helping strengthen the connection between generations in our community."

The 15th Annual Intergenerational Spring Clean-Up was a collaboration between the Oneida County Youth Bureau, the Oneida County Office for the Aging and Continuing Care and local colleges, school districts and youth organizations. Volunteers raked and collected leaves, swept porches, sidewalks and driveways and brought light refuse to the curb at the homes of seniors throughout the county.

Volunteers participated from Utica University football, field hockey, Alpha Phi Delta fraternity and Theta Phi Alpha and Kappa Delta Phi sororities; Mohawk Valley Community College Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and Society of Engineering Technology Club; New Hartford High School varsity and junior varsity baseball and varsity and junior varsity softball; T.R. Proctor High School varsity and junior varsity softball, Key Club, Environmental Club and Young Scholars Program; Clinton Middle School Student Council and National Junior Honor Society; Notre Dame varsity, junior varsity and modified baseball and other high school volunteers; Camden High School athletics; Oriskany High School Key Club,Rome Strough Jr. High School; St. Elizabeth College of Nursing;Safe Schools Mohawk Valley;Boy Scouts Troop 11; Tabernacle Baptist Church and CNY FC.

"With the outpouring of support given by our youth and the supportive number of youth volunteers represented, these kids see the big picture," said Youth Bureau Director Kevin Green. "Compassion for those in need, caring enough to do the work, and bringing joy to others are three characteristics these 600 youth volunteers brought to Oneida Counties senior citizen population."

The 2026 Spring Clean-up took place April 18-19.

During the Intergenerational Fall Clean-Up this past October, 600 youth volunteers serviced the homes of 100 senior citizens throughout the county.

The 2026 Intergenerational Fall Clean-Up is scheduled for October 17-18 and the 2027 Intergenerational Spring Clean-Up is scheduled for April 17-18. Any Oneida County colleges, school districts or youth organizations interested in volunteering should contact the Oneida County Youth Bureau at 315-798-5027. Any senior citizen interested in having their yard cleaned should contact the Oneida County Office for the Aging and Continuing Care at 315-798-5456.