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Reflection and Appreciation
As the Keep Akron Beautiful staff and the members of the Board of Directors look forward to programming goals for 2012, we can’t help but reflect on last year’s thirtieth anniversary celebration and who made our mission successful over the past two years. As all nonprofit Presidents know, our agency cannot do the work mandated by our mission if we do not have the volunteers and generous funding from the city, local companies and organizations and most importantly, from the citizens we serve. Our Board of Directors embraces our mission to improve Akron’s quality of life through beautification and responsible environmental management. In this New Year our staff will continue to promote litter prevention, recycling, graffiti eradication, energy efficiency, natural resource conservation, community improvement of public spaces and lead the business community to reduce its carbon footprint by showcasing best sustainable practices. It is our privilege to continue to serve and we hope you will continue to give. Please click here to read the complete list of our donors.
GET YOUR WINNING DREAMSCAPE TICKET HERE!
Chances are GOOD to WIN in the 9th Annual Dreamscape Raffle and now is the time for owners of Summit County businesses or residences to enter to win a professionally designed front or back yard makeover valued at $10,000.
Raffle tickets are $25 each or five for $100. Tickets can be purchased online with a credit card and we will send your ticket stub to you!
You can also purchase at the KAB Office at 850 East Market Street, or at the following vendor partner locations: Dayton Nurseries, Inc., Donzell's Flower and Garden Center, Inc., Graf Growers Garden Center and Landscape, Hoffman's Garden Center, Inc., Paul's Greenhouse, and Suncrest Gardens.
The winning ticket will be drawn on Thursday, June 7th, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Alexander Park on West Market Street. In addition to the grand prize ticket, 3 runner up prizes will be given.
What are you waiting for? YOU could be the lucky winner!
Now Hiring Administrative Assistant
Keep Akron Beautiful is currently hiring for a part-time (30 hours per week) Administrative Assistant. To view the complete job description and to apply, please click here.
Thank You Clean Up Akron Week Volunteers!
Keep Akron Beautiful's Clean Up Akron Week, which is part of Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup took place from April 21st-28th, 2012. This year was the year of the volunteer! We want to thank all of our amazing volunteers who came and assisted in the cleanup, even in the crazy Northeast Ohio weather that we experienced throughout the week. This year 5,282 volunteers cleaned 133 public sites, throughout the entirety of the week! A huge thank you goes out to all of our volunteers and sponsors! Thank you for all you did to Keep Akron Beautiful.
Want to Volunteer With Keep Akron Beautiful?
If you are interested in volunteering with Keep Akron Beautiful, click on the link below and then email Pat at keepakronbeautiful@akronohio.org to let her know what you are interested in!
2012 Volunteer Opportunities
Take a Walk through Our Flowerbeds!
Click here to see all of our flowerbeds up close and personal. A special thank you to Jack Gover who made this video for KAB!
Summit of Sustainability
The Summit of Sustainability Awards Program was announced on Thursday April 12, 2012 at a Press Conference at Lock 3. To read the Press Release, CLICK HERE. To view the press conference, CLICK HERE. Also, the Summit of Sustainability website is now LIVE, so CLICK HERE to access it and learn more about the Summit of Sustainability and the Awards Program. The 2012 Awards Program will recognize a large business, a small business, and a non-profit in Summit County that are leading by example with their sustainability practices. This exclusive luncheon will not only honor select category winners, but will also feature best practices in sustainability.
