On May 10th, 2026, volunteers from Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP) came together across three Ontario communities — Markham, Ajax, and Pickering — to carry out community cleanliness drives as part of their Adopt-A-Park, Adopt-A-Road, and Adopt-A-Highway programs. These initiatives reflect DSNDP’s unwavering commitment to fostering long-term environmental sustainability and civic pride across Ontario. In total, 28 volunteers collected 43 bags of waste, removing approximately 645 pounds of garbage across all three sites. The organization’s efforts continue to be guided by the visionary leadership of Dr. Appasaheb Dhrmadhikari and Dr. Sachindada Dharmadhikari.
The Markham cleanliness drive was distinguished by the gracious participation of Councilor Amanda Collucci; her support reflects the power of strong community partnerships in working toward a greener and more sustainable Ontario. She warmly thanked DSNDP volunteers for their consistent dedication to keeping Markham’s parks clean, noting that their efforts inspire the entire community and prove that every small action makes a difference.
The day began at Wismer Park, 980 Bur Oak Avenue, Markham, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, where volunteers took part in an Adopt-A-Park initiative in partnership with the City of Markham. Later that afternoon, two simultaneous clean-up drives were held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM — an Adopt-A-Road initiative along Salem Road, between Rossland Road and Taunton Road in Ajax, in collaboration with the City of Ajax, and an Adopt-A-Highway clean-up along Highway 7, between Sideline 20 and Brock Road in Pickering, supported by the City of Pickering.
Since April 2023, DSNDP has grown its presence across 10 cities in Ontario, engaging 844 volunteers who have contributed approximately 1643 hours and collectively removed over 22,680 pounds of waste. Beyond clean-up efforts, the organization has also led tree plantation drives and partnered with Canadian Blood Services to host plasma donation campaigns — reflecting a commitment that extends well beyond environmental stewardship. For 2026, DSNDP has planned to organize 20 cleanliness drives across Ontario, demonstrating its steadfast commitment to reducing its environmental footprint and engaging even more communities province-wide.
In recognition of its outstanding community impact, DSNDP was honored with the Civic Pride Award 2024 by the City of Niagara Falls — a testament to the organization’s enduring dedication to building cleaner, healthier, and more connected communities across Ontario.
