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GreenSpaces Initiative Shows Promise in Reducing Violent Crimes
Joint study by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and University of Michigan School of Public Health finds a 12% decrease in gun violence within half-mile radius of “Pocket Parks.”
“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.
Akron Resident Aims to Remove a Million Pieces of Trash from City Streets!
Keep America Beautiful® is proud to celebrate Debbie Miller, a dedicated volunteer with Keep Akron Beautiful. Debbie has successfully achieved an extraordinary milestone in her mission to preserve Akron’s beauty.
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.
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.
December 2023 Affiliate of the Month – Keep Smyrna Beautiful
In December, Keep America Beautiful has chosen Keep Smyrna Beautiful as its Affiliate of the Month, acknowledging the success of its Garden and Arts Tour, which was honored with the KAB Innovation Award in 2022.
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Greening Your Space: From Balconies to Backyards
Explore the transformative power of gardening, whether you have a cozy balcony or a sprawling backyard. Discover practical tips and creative solutions for bringing greenery into your space, from composting and soil testing to selecting native plants. Dive into the joy of growing your own food and creating vibrant landscapes that benefit both the environment and your well-being.
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!
Keep America Beautiful Kicks off the 2024 Great American Cleanup
Join the movement today! Keep America Beautiful is proud to kick off the 26th annual Great American Cleanup on March 19, 2024!
Show the Earth Some Love: 7 Ways To Have An Eco-friendly Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is almost here! February 14 is the day to celebrate love and show the special people in your life how much you care for them. Like you, we like to think of it as a day to show the earth some love too! Traditional Valentine’s Day practices — flowers,...
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.
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Keep America Beautiful Staff Spotlight: Erin Slaughter
Welcome to our Staff Spotlight series, where we shine a light on the incredible individuals driving positive change at Keep America Beautiful! Today, we’re thrilled to highlight Erin Slaughter, our esteemed Development Manager, whose unwavering commitment to fostering cleaner, greener, and more beautiful communities inspires us all. Dive into our Q&A session below to discover more about Erin’s journey and contributions. Join us in celebrating her remarkable work by dropping a comment!
Keep America Beautiful Kicks off the 2024 Great American Cleanup
Join the movement today! Keep America Beautiful is proud to kick off the 26th annual Great American Cleanup on March 19, 2024!
RETREET Restores Greenery and Hope to Orange County, TX with 145 Tree Plantings
The RETREET® Program of Keep America Beautiful® (KAB), supported by donors, local affiliates, and community partners, joined forces to bring life back into Orange County, Texas by restoring greenery and providing disaster relief through a tree-planting project.
Keep Oakland Beautiful and Urban Compassion Project Collaborate to Revitalize MLK Corridor through Cleanups and Art Initiatives
Dozens of volunteers and Oakland residents joined together to pick up litter and remove graffiti along Oakland’s MLK Jr. Way, and to celebrate the unveiling of a stunning new mural at the oldest black-owned bookstore in America.
Comcast Volunteers Team up with El Centro de la Raza Community for Seattle Mayor’s Day of Service
Comcast, in partnership with Keep America Beautiful®, joined forces with both El Centro de la Raza employees and community volunteers to commemorate Mayor Bruce Harrell’s One Seattle Day of Service—a citywide event dedicated to volunteer efforts.
RETREET® Celebrates Successful Completion of the Miami Valley TREEcovery Campaign
In the aftermath of the 2019 Memorial Day tornadoes, the Miami Valley TREEcovery Campaign emerged as a symbol of hope and resilience. Over 2.5 years, led by Keep America Beautiful®’s RETREET® Program, the campaign planted 724 trees in devastated southwest Ohio neighborhoods.
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