Don't Give On Giving Tuesday, Give Everyday!
Don't Give On Giving Tuesday, Give Everyday!
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November 2019

DO NOT Give On Tuesday.

Give Every Day!

You have probably heard of #GivingTuesday. Started in 2012 as a counter to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday is an international day of giving that reminds us to be charitable in our community during this season of generosity. 
It sounds like a great idea, but do you want to know a secret?  
 For small non-profits like Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, #GivingTuesday can actually end up costing more in resources than what is raised through donations. By encouraging everyone to donate on the same day, YOU get bombarded with solicitations, and we get our message muffled. #GivingTuesday is primarily a social media activity, which means Facebook tends to be the biggest beneficiary. They process your donations and collect your information. Organizations like Keep Cincinnati Beautiful don’t receive your contact info, so we can’t follow up and let you know the impact your gift had.
This Holiday season, do not give on #GivingTuesday, instead become a Friend of KCB by making an easy sustaining gift.  Friends of KCB is made up of monthly supporters, big and small, all making a difference. Whether you choose to give $5 or $500 a month, we want you to be part of the change. By becoming a monthly donor you are giving Keep Cincinnati Beautiful the stability to provide resources to communities year-round, not just on Tuesdays. 
P.S.- We greatly appreciate ALL gifts, if you want to make a one-time donation select “One Time” on the donation page.  
Become A Monthly Donor HERE

Cincy Block Party Recap

Over 300 guests joined us at Benken Floral, Home and Garden for the Third Annual Cincy Block Party! It was a magical night with a vibrant crowd, great food and drinks, and lots of fun! We had a blast dancing with live salsa music with La Formula. We sold over 50 silent and live auction baskets featuring tickets, local stores, or experiences that went to the highest bidder. The Plinko, Ring Toss, and Giftcard Pull games drew a crowd all night long! 
Together we raised $62,000+ at the Cincy Block Party! 100% of the proceeds will support our neighborhoods through Arts, Education, Environmental Services, Great American Cleanup, and Greenspace projects. Thank you to everyone who came out in support!

Keep Ohio Beautiful Awards

Congratulations to Alan “Brad” Linder and Hamilton County Sheriff Corporal Bryan Peak for being recognized statewide for their work as environmental champions by Keep Ohio Beautiful.  

Brad has been the captain of Keep Cincinnati Beautiful as Board Chair for more than 14 years, leading us through challenges and embracing opportunities that have made Cincinnati cleaner, safer, healthier and more connected.  He was named Board Member of the Year for all of Ohio.

Deputy Bryan Peak has been instrumental in carrying out the collective mission of reducing acts of environmental crime throughout the City and County. Our strong partnership and collaboration have led to many investigations, arrests, and convictions throughout Hamilton County. 

Keep Cincinnati Beautiful has an awards competition that recognizes efforts by Tri-state communities, businesses, and volunteers called Rep the Crown Awards. The winning entry in each category will receive a $500 cash award for their organization in February 2020.

UPCOMING EVENTS & RESOURCES

Thanksgiving Day Race

One of the oldest and largest 10k run/walks in the nation, the Cincinnati Thanksgiving Day Race is a celebration of great friends and enduring family traditions! Join us this November 28th for 6.2 miles of fun through three cities, two states, and one road to good health.  Keep Cincinnati Beautiful is a partner of the Thanksgiving Day Race and we are helping with registration this year. We still need 10 more volunteers.

Amazon Smiles

The Holiday season is the time to Give Thanks and Give Back with Keep Cincinnati Beautiful. AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Keep Cincinnati Beautiful every time you shop, at no cost to you. Before you shop, simply go to smile.amazon.com and select Keep Cincinnati beautiful as your charitable organization. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases!
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Cincinnati is beautiful. We’re committed to keeping it that way. Our education, revitalization, and environmental initiatives build community and foster pride in the places where we live, work and play. Our grassroots network of neighbors, sponsors, and volunteers put passion to work across all 52 neighborhoods, creating safer, cleaner spaces and a higher quality of life for everyone.
Rise up, Queen City. Rep the crown.
513-352-4380 | info@keepcincinnatibeautiful.org
www.keepcincinnatibeautiful.org
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