Baltimore's Mayor Brandon M. Scott, along with the city's Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs (MOCA), has put out the call for community participation in the upcoming Mayor's Fall Clean-Up Day, slated for October 25 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., as per an announcement made earlier this week.
In a major push to further beautify the city, this event will serve as the grand finale to the Charm City Cleanup initiative, an extensive cleaning effort launched this past July that has seen city agencies and volunteers unite to address graffiti, waste, potholes, and other urban blights over the span of several months, the cleanup activities targeted 17 clusters of neighborhoods there was no stone left unturned in the city's pursuit of revitalization. "This summer, we rolled up our sleeves and showed what's possible when the entire city comes together with one purpose: to restore the beauty and pride of Baltimore," Mayor Scott stated, as detailed by the City of Baltimore Mayor's Office news release.
According to the information available on the Mayor's official website, Baltimore residents, community associations, and volunteer groups who are looking to join the effort can register for the Fall Clean-Up from September 15 through October 17. Interested parties can call 311 or visit the 311 website to sign up for individual or community clean-ups, while volunteers looking to work at city-designated locations can access registration at the Mayor's website.
Volunteers, particularly students from grades 3-12, stand to benefit from the cleanup initiative by earning service-learning hours. In an additional incentive, registered volunteers can earn up to $30 in annual stormwater fee credits if they sign up through 311.
For more information on how to participate or on guidelines about the event, potential volunteers or participants can reach out to the [email protected].
