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Press Releases
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!
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.
KAB Stories & Blogs
Amazing Moments: Highlights of the 2024 Great American Cleanup
Recap of the Great American Cleanup® 2024: Discover the highlights from this nationwide effort to clean, green, and beautify America together.
Employee Spotlight: Get to Know Grady McGahan
Learn more about Grady McGahan, founder of RETREET® and Senior Director of Green Strategies and Community Development for Keep America Beautiful.
How to Celebrate Memorial Day While Respecting the Environment
Make your Memorial Day meaningful. Learn how to show love for our heroes by making environmentally-friendly choices for your gathering.
Affiliate Updates
Keep America Beautiful® Recognizes Keep Louisiana Beautiful for Their Achievements
Keep America Beautiful® (KAB) celebrates Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) for their exceptional achievements and transformative impact during the last two years.
PHOTO GALLERY: Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup® 2023
Keep America Beautiful® affiliates and volunteers proudly showcase their nationwide clean-up endeavors as part of the Great American Cleanup®
July 2023 Affiliate of the Month – Keep Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful
Keep America Beautiful® is proud to announce our next Affiliate of the Month. In this KAB initiative, we feature the great work being done in our network of 700 certified affiliates. Our Affiliate of the Month for July 2023 is Keep Gwinett Clean & Beautiful (GCB).
“Do Beautiful Things” Podcast
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!
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.
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.