Welcome to our Staff Spotlight series, where we shine a light on the incredible individuals driving positive change at Keep America Beautiful! Join us in celebrating their remarkable work!
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Strengthening Oakland: Deputy Mayor Dr. Kimberly Mayfield’s Vision for Beautiful Spaces
Discover how Oakland is becoming cleaner and greener! Join us for a conversation with Dr. Kimberly Mayfield, Oakland’s deputy mayor, as she shares insights on the city’s environmental initiatives. Learn how you can contribute to positive change in your community. Don’t miss this insightful episode!
“A Walk Through New Mexico”: Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Leads Tunnel Revitalization Effort
Keep America Beautiful affiliate and community volunters team up to revitalize a New Mexico tunnel, boosting scenic appeal and infrastructure.
20 Ways to Participate in the Great American Cleanup
Get involved in the Keep America Beautiful® Great American Cleanup®—the nation’s top community improvement initiative targeting litter reduction and environmental enhancement. Discover 20 ways to participate and make a positive impact on your community today!
Preserving Oakland’s History Through Beauty: MLK Grants and Community Collaboration
Explore Oakland’s beauty with Christina Porter, board chair of Keep Oakland Beautiful, on Do Beautiful Things. Uncover the impact of murals, community engagement, and green spaces. Join us in fostering beauty, community, and sustainability.
Keep America Beautiful Honors Outstanding Community Leaders and Innovators with 2023 National Awards
Keep America Beautiful® is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2023 National Awards program, including 31 individuals and community organizations. Winners were announced during the Keep America Beautiful National Conference held in San Diego, California on February 12, 2024.
Keep America Beautiful Announces New Board Chair and Board Members
Board Secretary Kara Calderon, who serves as senior director of Environmental Sustainability and Governance for Reynolds American Inc., was named as the organization’s new board chair.
Keep America Beautiful to Award Up to $375K in Grants to Combat Cigarette Litter
Keep America Beautiful® is accepting applications for the 2024 Cigarette Litter Prevention Program (CLPP) Grants. The initiative aims to reduce the amount of cigarette waste disposed of in public spaces and waterways through collection and recycling.
January 2024 Affiliate of the Month – Keep Gastonia Beautiful
Keep America Beautiful recognizes Keep Gastonia Beautiful (KGB) for their hard work and innovation, awarding them the January 2024 Affiliate of the Month Award. As a Bee City USA, KGB devised a clever and artistic method to emphasize and educate the community about the importance of bees.
Communities in Color: Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy Through Beautification Projects
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 95th birthday with Keep America Beautiful’s MLK Community Improvement grants. Jackson, Mississippi, received funding for vibrant murals along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, honoring Dr. King and Mississippi civil rights leaders. Hear from KAB’s Senior VP, Dave Forsell, and Keep Jackson Beautiful members about the project’s significance for the city.