Portland Business District Cleanup - Providence Park & Press Blocks

Event Description: Join SOLVE on Wednesday, August 16th from 9-11 am, for our monthly Business District Cleanup, sponsored by Turner Construction, the Portland Timbers, and the Portland Thorns. Let's take collective action to beautify our city, keep our waterways clean, and protect local wildlife from the harmful effects of trash. The work you will be engaging in has countless benefits for our community, our local businesses, and our environment! This is a family friendly event, open to volunteers of all ages.

Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up ahead of time through the SOLVE website link to guarantee your spot. https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C8W00000zOnh5/portland-business-district-cleanup-providence-park-press-blocks

Meeting Location: Volunteers will meet at Providence Park Gate B, on the corner of 18th and SW Taylor.

Address: 900 Southwest 18th Avenue Portland, OR 97205 | Map Link

What to Bring: Volunteers are encouraged to bring any personal supplies that will help our resources go further such as garbage bags, work gloves, buckets, trash grabbers, etc. If you bring personal belongings wear a backpack so that you can pick up trash hands free. Wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather. Bring a rain jacket if the forecast calls for rain and wear sunscreen and a hat if it is sunny. This event will go on rain or shine. And it is also recommended that volunteers bring a re-usable water bottle to stay hydrated during the event.

What's Provided: SOLVE will provide trash grabbers, bags, work gloves, and high-visibility vests.

Parking: On-street parking is available. Carpooling and public transportation are encouraged!

For more information about SOLVE please visit our website: www.solveoregon.org