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.
Keep America Beautiful Honored with 3 More Industry Awards for Vision for America 2021 Event
(April 15, 2022) – Keep America Beautiful® is proud to announce Vision for America 2021 has received three Hermes Creative Awards for the Vision for America 2021 live-streamed event.
‘Recycle Like a Champion’: Anheuser-Busch’s ‘National Recycling League’ Aims to Eliminate Waste on Game Day with Keep America Beautiful®
(April 12, 2022) – Anheuser-Busch is uniting its sports team partners – including Major League Baseball and the National Football League – to launch the National Recycling League: a new, multi-sports league coalition aiming to reduce waste on game day with volunteers from Keep America Beautiful®.
April is Keep America Beautiful® Month – 10 Ways to Take Action
Keep America Beautiful® Month in April celebrates the work led by our 700 state and community-based affiliates, local partners, businesses, public officials, and millions of passionate volunteers.