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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.
“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.
KAB Stories & Blogs
NASA ‘Moon Tree’ Takes Root in South Carolina Soil
Conway Elementary School, in partnership with the City of Conway, plants one of NASA’s Artemis I ‘Moon Trees,’ on its property.
Keep America Beautiful Staff Spotlight: Gabi Polo
As part of our Staff Spotlight series, we are thrilled to highlight Gabi Polo, whose passion for creating clean and green communities motivates us to do more beautiful things.
“Off the Radar” Podcast Explores the Great American Cleanup
Keep America Beautiful’s CEO Jennifer Lawson discusses the grassroots initiative to create a clean, green, and beautiful America.
Affiliate Updates
June 2023 Affiliate of the Month – Keep Brevard Beautiful
Keep America Beautiful® celebrates Keep Brevard Beautiful by recognizing them as Affiliate of the Month for June 2023.
Colbie Jones, Director of Keep Arkansas Beautiful, Named Among Top 100 Women of Impact in Arkansas
STAMFORD, Conn. (June 29, 2023) – Keep America Beautiful® (KAB) proudly congratulates Colbie Jones, Director of Keep Arkansas Beautiful, for her inclusion in the list of Top 100 Women of Impact in Arkansas. This esteemed recognition celebrates her outstanding...
Keep America Beautiful® celebrates PalmettoPride for #PickItPostIt Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Keep America Beautiful® celebrates PalmettoPride for #PickItPostIt Campaign June 27, 2023 — Keep America Beautiful® celebrates PalmettoPride for their collaborative campaign with South Carolina SC7 and Duke Energy, aimed at litter prevention and...