Keep Knoxville Beautiful

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Who We Are

We are a group of five students at the University of Tennessee who care deeply about the community we call home. We believe that even small acts of service can create forever change when we all have the same goal in mind. That belief is what pushes us to help Keep Knoxville Beautiful (KKB) in their mission to protect and better the beautiful city we are so fortunate to call home.

KKB is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been serving Knoxville for over four decades. Each year, they find and coordinate thousands of volunteers to pick up litter, promote recycling, and organize neighborhood cleanups. Through this, they are able to keep our streets, rivers, and parks safe.

KKB also plants hundreds of trees, supports community gardens, and leads educational programs in local schools to teach the next generation the importance of sustainability.

What We Need

In this project, Keep Knoxville Beautiful which involves trash cleanups around the Knoxville area. For our project, we are working on restoring public school landscaping! We are raising money for new planting at public schools that are less fortunate and cannot afford these specific items. This is an amazing way to give back to the community and to put smiles on kids'/teachers' faces, restoring a public school's landscaping.

By raising $1,000, our group hopes to not only support these vital programs but also inspire other students and Knoxville residents to get involved. We see this project as a chance to give back to the place that has given us so much. With your help, we can keep Knoxville a cleaner, greener, and more welcoming city for everyone.

How It Helps

Restoring landscaping at public schools does more than just improve appearances, it also creates an environment where students and teachers feel valued and proud of their community.

Green spaces with trees and plants not only brighten school grounds, but also provide shade, reduce pollution, and improve air quality. Studies have shown that access to natural and well-kept outdoor spaces can boost mood, lower stress, and even support better academic focus for students.For teachers and staff, having a clean and inviting campus boosts morale and allows for a sense of pride in their workplace. For students, it shows that their community cares about them and their future.

This project directly connects to Keeping Knoxville Beautiful’s mission by expanding beyond litter cleanup and into long-lasting beautification efforts that benefit the next generation.

How Else You Can Help

If you cannot contribute monetarily, there are numerous ways to show your support for Keeping Knoxville Beautiful. You can share this campaign with your friends, family, and anyone you think would be interested in donating to our mission. Additionally, KKB is always looking for volunteers to help with both weekly and monthly cleanups, ensuring Knoxville remains clean for everyone.

Finally, make sure that you are following Keeping Knoxville Beautiful on their Facebook page to ensure you are up to date on all cleanups and future projects. Every donation or contribution, no matter how big, allows us to be one step closer to reaching our goal and ensuring our community is well taken care of!

Who We Are

We are a team of four students at the University of Tennessee who are passionate about making a positive impact in our community. As young adults, we recognize the importance of giving back and working to improve the world around us. That’s why we’ve partnered with Keep Knoxville Beautiful, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering Knox County communities through beautification and environmental conservation.

For over 40 years, KKB has led efforts to clean up litter, promote recycling, and overall create a greener and more vibrant Knoxville. Each year, with the help of thousands of volunteers, they remove over 116,000 pounds of litter from roads, parks, and waterways, manage Adopt-A-Road programs, and provide essential recycling resources. They also lead public education initiatives and organize community beautification projects, including tree plantings and mural installations to make Knoxville a cleaner, more beautiful city.

What We Need

What we need for this project includes different resources for clean-ups across Knoxville. We are working to raise over $1000 in order to provide supplies for volunteers in the organization. Clean-up resources include trash bags ($15 per bag), gloves ($10 per box), masks ($1 for 25 count), vests ($8 per vest), pickup and reach tool ($10 pick tool). This allows the organization to gather enough supplies to support its volunteer work across the city. With enough donations, we can help volunteers and bring a major impact while showcasing what it means to help keep Knoxville beautiful for years to come.

These supplies are crucial to ensuring volunteers can work more efficiently and help the process of cleaning the local environment. Not only will we be able to continue to expand these efforts, but also we’ll be able to foster a sense of community pride. Keeping Knoxville clean and beautiful requires everyone's involvement, and with your support, we can make a lasting impact that will benefit future generations and demonstrate the power of community action. Every contribution, big or small, helps us reach our goal and makes a tangible difference in the fight for a cleaner, greener Knoxville.

How It Helps

Keeping Knoxville beautiful is something that will enrich most everyone’s lives within the community. When our city has more clean and beautiful outdoor areas, community members have more places that are appealing to visit. More appealing places to visit helps tourism within the community as well. This can have positive effects on small businesses like restaurants and locally owned stores. Keeping Knoxville Beautiful is helping the community, and you can help by supporting our campaign.

How Else You Can Help

There are many ways to help our campaign without having to donate any money. Starting off, simply sharing the campaign page and spreading the word to others would be super beneficial. Volunteering to help work certain cleanups with Keep Knoxville Beautiful is helpful to the community as well. Another idea could simply be following Keep Knoxville Beautiful’s social media to engage with our community. Any interaction helps and makes more of a difference than you think!