The Great Raleigh Cleanup is a nonprofit, volunteer lead organization that aims to rid Raleigh of its litter problem. We do this with our volunteer group cleanups in which we remove litter in of high traffic areas, trails and streams. We also advocate for proper recycling practices as well as community education and advocacy on the importance of protecting the environment. In addition to our group cleanup, we have also launched our Adopt the Block program that equips residence with the necessary tools to maintain small areas near them and keep them litter free. We also have our Cleaning up Raleigh... together' program in which we host cleanups for companies or other organizations. We find a safe area, usually a greenway or park, where members of a group, and their children can gain the satisfaction of helping to beautify and area and help the planet.
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27629, US
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This week we received the Fred Fletcher Outstanding Volunteer Award as the 2024 Outstanding Greenway Volunteer. We are incredibly honored to receive the award and are appreciative of the partnership we have with the City of Raleigh’s Parks, Recs and Cultural Resources Department. The Great Raleigh Cleanup
In late 2023, The Great Raleigh Cleanup was provided $12,000 in seed funding by the Raleigh City Council to build our newest initiative, The Workforce. This program, in partnership with A Place at the Table, was built to activate and employ those residents currently unhoused, to remove litter around the city. The program began in November 2023 and this is the measurable impact that has been made: 👤 15 residents employed 🕰️ 292 hours of living wage labor paid ($18/hour) 💰 $5256 salary paid ( $2000 workers comp ins) 🚯 5000 pounds of litter removed 🛒 74 shopping carts returned What the numbers will never show is the human impact. How going to work and earning a wage makes a person feel. The immediate sense of accomplishment and the pride in a job well done. The relief in being able to buy a bed for the night. The benefit of this program is that it impacts all: the beautification of the city, our environment and our community members who need a hand. Follow along to see the Workforce stars positively impact our city.
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Join The Great Raleigh Cleanup in celebrating our planet with our Earth Month Bingo Challenge! Bingo Rules: #1 Check off any square that you complete! #2 Let us know when you get BINGO for your virtual Earth Day Badge! #3 Complete the entire card for more prizes!
We very much appreciate being honored with the City of Raleigh's March Volunteer Spotlight. Check out the cool write up and learn about ways you can volunteer with the city. https://lnkd.in/eHV3ntbe The Great Raleigh Cleanup City of Raleigh Municipal Government
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Does your company value Social Responsibility and Employee Engagement? Now is the time to establish yourself as a member of the Litter-free Raleigh Community when you partner with The Great Raleigh Cleanup! Check out our Volunteer Service Day options. https://lnkd.in/gBN7FATN
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We just completed our 200th volunteer group cleanup! (201st actually, I lost track). Check out all the areas of the city we've impacted. Where do we need to focus in 2024? The Great Raleigh Cleanup
Our 2023 Impact Report is live. Check out now we did last year as we aim to double our impact in 2024! https://lnkd.in/eC8jSHgT
New ink alert!
Shoutout to Robyn, Enoch and the entire Loop Creative team for hooking us up with new ink. New colors, branding and messaging as we head into our next phase. The Great Raleigh Cleanup
Save the Books 📚
Shout out to the HDR Raleigh team that joined us Saturday to cleanup around Nash Square. Not only did they pick up every piece of litter in the park, they also recovered 9 books that someone had improperly disposed of. The books are headed back to the library. Well done! The Great Raleigh Cleanup #thegreatraleighcleanuo
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Our impact at Moore Square in 2022 vs 2023. Progress.... I guess. The Great Raleigh Cleanup