January 2021

ANNUAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE!

Thank You to the 100+ people who gave generously to the Keep Cincinnati Beautiful Annual Fund! Together we have raised almost $40,000 for critical neighborhood support in 2021! We are so excited about all the projects we are planning for this spring. Cincinnati is Beautiful and your support keeps it that way. THANK YOU!

P.S. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET INVOLVED

EVENT UPDATES

Help your community group win $500!

The Love Thy ‘Nati Awards recognize those who have demonstrated environmental stewardship in our community through litter reduction, recycling, sustainability, beautification, or other efforts that improve our local community and environment. Let’s rally around the bright spots of our community, and put the spotlight on those who don’t normally share their accomplishments with the world.

Please nominate a community group or volunteer who brightened your day during 2020 for an award. Award winners will receive a plaque, recognition for their contributions, and a $500 cash prize for their community group. The last day to enter or nominate someone is Feb 15th.

FOR MORE INFO & TO SUBMIT AN AWARD NOMINATION

YP GROUP

Do you like community service, having fun, and networking with other people that live and work in Cincinnati?

Then join us for our next virtual Young Professionals meeting, January 18th from 5:30-6:30 PM. We plan to catch up on a video call, meet new members, and discuss upcoming spring events.

Hope to see you then. Join our Facebook group for meeting information and updates.

JOIN US ON FACEBOOK FOR MEETING INFO & UPDATES

RESOURCES

SAFE & CLEAN GRANTS

Have an idea for a project that can positively impact your community? Apply to the City of Cincinnati Safe & Clean Neighborhood Fund!

If selected, your group or school could receive up to $10,000 to help fund your project and make your neighborhood a safer, cleaner, and better place for all. Please contact Cassidy Venema to schedule a time to discuss your project idea!

NEXT ROUND OF APPLICATIONS DUE FEB 5th

ILLEGAL DUMPING

Thank you to everyone who reported illegal dumping and littering last year. Our Environmental Services Program was able to identify and report 80+ illegal dumpers.
If you see illegal dumping report it through the Hamilton County Environmental Crime Task Force Citizen Tip Form.

DONT PASS THE BUCK - REPORT ILLEGAL DUMPING

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION RESOURCES

Not only is the Education team hard at work creating engaging and entertaining virtual presentations for students but they’ve compiled tons of resources to explore further! Resource guides include complimentary literature such as; Books for Loan at local libraries (Hard and eBook), and Books Read aloud on YouTube. There's even an Outdoor Challenge to get students activated to tackle local environmental issues. Additionally, you will find other supporting education video recommendations.

FIND OUT MORE ON OUR NEW EDUCATION WEBSITE!

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

VETA UDDIN

Veta is the Beatification Committee Chair of the Evanston Community Council and an overall amazing neighbor to have! In this past year, Veta has hosted countless cleanup days, led the way in establishing three new pollinator garden beds along Montgomery Road, and revitalized Evanston Park by removing tons of invasive species, clearing the way for new native plants and trees.

When KCB is working on one of the Spaces to Places sites in Evanston, whether it be just staff or a large group of volunteers, Veta is always showing up for her neighborhood. She is NOT afraid to get her hands dirty!

Veta and her partners have big plans for the upcoming year including a 30 tree orchard on Brewster Ave. and a fourth new pollinator bed! As we head into spring, check our volunteer calendar for opportunities to join her and the Evanston community.

Thank you for all you do, Veta!

In 2021, we will be highlighting one of our All-Star Volunteers each month to share with you how special they are. Stay tuned!

AWARDS & GRANTS

Big thank you to the L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation for their gift of $25,000 to support our Arts Program. Together we have completed over 200 projects and contributed to a 15% reduction in crime, a 27% reduction in blight, and a 45% increase in economic development in project areas.

We are so excited about what we can accomplish together in 2021!

Keep Ohio Beautiful has partnered with Target’s rewards program, Target Circle. Beginning on January 1st through March 31st, customers living near the Dayton and Cincinnati areas will be able to vote for Keep Ohio Beautiful as their favorite nonprofit after every purchase!!!

Sign up for Target Circle at http://circle.target.com

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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