About KAB
ABOUT KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL
Keep America Beautiful is a national nonprofit on a mission to spark action and pride in the places we call home. We believe everyone deserves to live in a clean, green, and beautiful community—and we’re working to make that vision a reality.
Since 1953, we’ve grown into a dynamic movement powered by millions of volunteers, nearly 700 local affiliates, and a coast-to-coast network of civic leaders, companies, and local governments.
From picking up litter to planting trees, boosting recycling, and transforming neighborhoods, we bring people together to build more vibrant, connected, and beautiful communities.
Join us. Let’s #DoBeautifulThings.
Our Core Values
1. Trust & Respect
We lead with honesty and empathy. Every voice matters, and we’re committed to creating a culture where people feel seen, heard, and valued.
2. Creative Energy
We stay curious, think big, and welcome new ideas. Together, we turn what’s possible into what’s next.
3. Positive Spirit
We show up with optimism, support each other, and lead with kindness. We celebrate wins—big and small—and bring joy to the journey.
4. Shared Accountability
We own our work, follow through, and always keep the mission in sight. We move as one team—collaborating, communicating, and having each other’s backs.
5. Courage & Authenticity
We make space for real talk, bold thinking, and genuine connection. We speak up, stay true to who we are, and lead with heart.
MISSION & HISTORY
Keep America Beautiful® envisions a country in which every community is a clean, green, and beautiful place to live.
OUR MISSION
Our organization’s mission is to inspire and educate people to take action every day to improve and beautify their community environment.
OUR HISTORY
Keep America Beautiful works hard to create a team that is greater than the sum of its multiple parts and provides fertile and fruitful ground for educational, creative, and social progress.
Building a Better Tomorrow, One Community at a Time
At Keep America Beautiful®, we know that beauty isn’t just about clean streets or green parks—it’s about people coming together to care for the places we all call home.
From small towns to big cities, we connect neighbors, volunteers, and communities from all walks of life. No matter where we come from, we share a common goal: to build communities that are healthier, stronger, and full of pride.
We believe real change starts when people roll up their sleeves side by side—with empathy, respect, and a shared purpose. Our power lies in working together, lifting each other up, and believing in what we can accomplish as one.
Together, we’re not just cleaning up—we’re creating a more connected, more caring America
Interested in positions currently available?
of streets, roads, and highways cleaned, improved or beautified
of litter and debris collected
of volunteering in Keep America Beautiful affiliate programs
Affiliates and Partnerships
Together, we are stronger. Together, we work smarter. Together, we Keep America Beautiful.
BIDEN ADMINISTRATION ISSUES PROCLAMATION FOR AMERICA RECYCLES DAY 2022
STAMFORD, Conn. (November 14, 2022) – The Biden Administration has issued a proclamation, declaring November 15, 2022 as America Recycles Day. America Recycles Day (ARD) educates and encourages individuals on how to be more mindful of what they consume, where and how...
Keep America Beautiful Hosts Vision for America 2022 October 26 & 27 in NYC with Tri-Sector Roundtable Discussions and Day of Service
Keep America Beautiful®, the nation’s leading community improvement nonprofit organization, announces Vision for America 2022 will be held October 26 and 27 at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Registration is now open for individuals, sponsors, and affiliates to attend.
The 2021 KAB National Awards: Meet the Winners
Keep America Beautiful awarded 26 community organizations and individuals with 2021 KAB National Awards. We invited recipients to submit a video about their award, and we are pleased to share those with the KAB network and supporters as we honor their achievements.
Affiliate Network
Individual Action Center
Partners for Change
YOUR DONATION IN ACTION
Your generosity allows us to expand our program offerings, fund community improvement projects from coast to coast, and provide the means needed to make meaningful and lasting impact in local communities across the U.S.