clean-Up Days 2026
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Saturday, September 12th 10:30-12:00
Saturday, September 26th 10:30-12:00
Saturday, October 10th 10:30-12:00
Saturday, October 24th 10:30-12:00
More dates to be announced.
Clean, Reclaim, Proclaim!
Mount Lawn Cemetery has served the community since its establishment, becoming a resting place for generations and a symbol of remembrance and respect. Illegal trash dumping is a threat along the boundaries of the grounds. Clean-Up Days allow citizens to take action. With your support, we can honor those who came before us and make the cemetery a peaceful and respectful place. We also preserve the history by honoring those buried at Mount Lawn by sharing their story and connecting new generations with our leaders and pioneers of yesteryear.
To learn how you can volunteer for Mount Lawn’s Clean-up Days email: helpmt.lawn@gmail.com
Requirements Benefits Sessions Anyone ages 16 to 25 Good vibes only and a $25 per session stipend. Distributed monthly. Fall 2026 September 12th-November 7th
Spring 2027 April 10th- June 5th
MOUNT LAWN SPOTLIGHTS
Dr. Ruth Wright Hayre: Exemplar Educator
FEATURED: Mount Lawn’s Interred. Dr. Ruth Wright Hayre October 26th, 1910- January 30th, 1998. Ruth Wright Hayre was hired as Philadelphia’s second African-American junior high school teacher. Hayre went on to be the city’s first African-American high school teacher, first African-American principal, first female African-American district superintendent, and first female president of the board of education. She received her bachelor, master and doctorate degrees, all from the University of Pennsylvania. As a principal Hayre established WINGS (Work Inspired Now Gains Strength), a program which encouraged students to discover their talents through college preparatory classes and diverse cultural experiences. After retiring from the school district she turned to philanthropy.
Inspired by millionaire Eugene Lang’s venture providing college education for at-risk youth, Hayre started and personally financed the Tell Them We Are Rising Fund at Temple University. This fund “adopted” 119 middle school students from North Philadelphia and guaranteed their post-secondary school tuition if they graduated from high school. Courtesy The Philadelphia Awards website
Support Black History!
You can support by donating cleaning supplies!
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