Easter Sunday Clean Up

Beautify CNMI's partner, The Friends Of The Mariana Islands (FMI), led the cleanup on Sunday morning of Isa Drive between the Botanical Garden in Papago and Northern Marianas College in Fina Sisu. Here are some pictures!

Missy and I woke up really early to join the clean up Sunday morning. It was really warm this morning and it was a long walk! Its okay though because all the honking from drivers who supported FMI and the ocean view made my day.

I have joined the group FMI because I really believe that if you are a part of a group that shares the same passion and same goals, your commitment to serve will be more consistent and stronger. I hope that everyone in the CNMI will consider joining The Friends of the Mariana Islands (FMI) group. We always have a good time together and alot of laughs!

I have realized that Its really not just about the clean ups. Its about building new friendships and making a difference together here in Saipan. I consider myself lucky because I have made some really good friends by joining this group.

Thank you to everyone who came out and Happy Easter!

Participants included: FMI, Rep. Cinta Kaipat, Gus Kaipat, The Kaipat Clan, MINA, SDA Church

Women's Ministry: Clothing Drive/Beautify CNMI cleanup

Britnig found playing cards.

Go Pathfinders!=)

Grant picking up our trash bags.

SDA Church Members with Gus and Cinta

Clever John picking up trash from the gutter.

Taking a break

Women's Ministry sorting out clothes for Philippine Typhoon victims.


I can't explain how amazing it feels to be part of a church family that is active and willing to give up a couple of hours of their Sunday to volunteer. I really feel blessed with the church's support and enthusiasm to work together with the rest of the community to help better Saipan. The Women's Ministry led out in two events this weekend. We had a clothing drive for the typhoon victims for the Philippines. The clothes were sorted out this weekend and will be shipped this month. On Sunday, the SDA Church, School, and Dental Clinic joined Beautify CNMI for a roadside cleanup of the Garapan Tourist District. Over 30 of us helped out! We plan to help out the first Sunday of every month.

Britni was picking up cigarette buds along the gutter and didn't realize some idiot had just tossed a fresh burning one out his car window . . . she picked it up and it burned her glove=( But don't worry, she's okay. Humm, disgusting finds today: a dead rat. It was a beautiful sunny day and some of the jams I was listening on my nano ipod while picking up trash: Stir it up (Bob Marley), In a little while (U2), Dynamite (Jamiroquai) . . . Thank you everyone for showing up! You know I love you, right?! =)