November 2020

Hi Friend

We hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy. 2020 has been an unpredictable year that we would not have survived without the support of hundreds of individuals, businesses, and charitable foundations. So, from the bottom of our hearts, Thank You.

Because of supporters like you we have been able to adapt, pivot, and respond to the effects COVID is having on our communities. It has been a remarkable year in many ways. View our Annual Report, to see the impact our programs have had this year.

CHECK OUT THE KCB ANNUAL REPORT

EVENT UPDATES

Young Professional Group Cleanup
Thanks to all the young professional group volunteers who helped clean up around Findlay Market in November! The 10 of us were able to collect over eight bags of trash while keeping safe and social distance. Special thanks to Essen Kitchen who gave us free cookies! What a fun day. Find out more about Young Professional Group events and activities on Facebook.

JOIN THE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL ON FACEBOOK FOR UPDATES

RESOURCES

ADOPT-A-SPOT

Just because we are stuck at home doesn't mean we can't stay connected to one another by helping to make our community a better place. This year, more and more Cincinnatians have been cleaning up their neighborhoods through Adopt-A-Spot!

Become a Spot Captain and commit to cleaning a designated area at least once a month either solo or with a safe, small group of people.

LEARN HOW YOU CAN ADOPT-A-SPOT!

ILLEGAL DUMPING THREATENS WILDLIFE

Not only does illegal dumping negatively impact the health of our communities but it also harms the environment. This month our cameras captured photos of an adorable groundhog family and then moments later a pair of polluters dumping old mattresses, furniture, and other trash.
If you see illegal dumping and want to report it, you can share information through the Hamilton County Environmental Crime Task Force Citizen Tip Form. If you would like to report an illegal dumpsite to the City of Cincinnati, you can visit www.5916000.com or download the Fix It Cincy App.

REPORT ILLEGAL DUMPING

Are You Shopping Online More Often?

If so, don't forget you can support us every time you shop at Amazon at no cost to you. Just go to smile.amazon.com and select Keep Cincinnati Beautiful as your favorite charity. When you shop at AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice.

AWARDS & GRANTS

We have been named an Honoree in the non-profit category for the 2020 Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Awards! The Torch Award is presented for excellence in business ethics. BBB President Jocile Ehrlich, said that it is extremely rare for any organization to receive such an honor in its first submission!

We are thrilled that the Environmental Education Program received a $5,000 grant from the Kroger Foundation! Their gift will help support our NEW online digital resources and environmental education website.

THANK YOU, Kroger!

We are honored that the General Electric Employees Community Service Fund has continued to support the Environmental Education Program. Their gift of $1,850 will help support our NEW online digital resources and environmental education website.

THANK YOU General Electric Employees!

Thanks to Artswave for their recent gift of $8,000!!!

Their support will help us continue to expand the New Lines alleyway art walk in Pendelton and Over-the-Rhine!

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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