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.
YEAR IN REVIEW: 2022 BRINGS NEW LEADER, PRE-PANDEMIC RESULTS, AND TRI-SECTOR EVENT AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER FOR KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL®
STAMFORD, Conn. (December 20, 2022) – As the year ends, Keep America Beautiful® reflects on the major milestones and achievements that helped in the mission to clean, green, and beautify America in 2022. Founded in 1953, Keep America Beautiful is the nation’s leading...
KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL ANNOUNCES FINAL RESULTS OF THE 2022 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP
STAMFORD, Conn. (November 16, 2022) – Keep America Beautiful®, the nation’s leading community improvement nonprofit organization, announces the final results of the 24th annual Great American Cleanup® (GAC). Over 200,000 volunteers and participants took part in over...
COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY UNITE TO STOMP-OUT AND RECYCLE CIGARETTE LITTER IN HONOR OF AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
TerraCycle and Local Keep America Beautiful Chapters Team-Up to Beautify Spaces & Recycle the World’s Most Littered Item while Earning Donations for Nonprofits TRENTON, NJ (November 15, 2022) – In recognition of America Recycles Day, TerraCycle, the world’s leader...
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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.