***Media Advisory***
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SOLVE Volunteer Collects Litter
SOLVE Volunteer Duo Carries Grain Bags Filled with Litter
What: SOLVE’s Portland Business District Cleanup, made possible by The Standard. This cleanup event will take place on Wednesday, March 15th, from 9 AM to 11 AM.
Where: The Standard, located at 900 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
Media: Volunteer check-in begins at 9:00 AM. Media should arrive by 8:45 AM.
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Portland, Ore., March 14, 2023 - On Wednesday morning, volunteers will gather at The Standard to check into the Portland Business District Cleanup event.
SOLVE staff will provide a safety orientation along with cleanup supplies such as litter grabbers, vests, and gloves. Once volunteers receive all the necessary cleanup information and supplies, they will begin to disperse out into the surrounding neighborhood to collect litter.
Embracing the upcoming transition of winter to spring, volunteers are donating their time to fill grain bags with litter to beautify and restore our beloved city. Without proper disposal, trash left on the streets has the potential to travel to our waterways by making its way to our storm drains and ultimately becoming marine debris.
Each piece of litter that is picked up makes Rose City a cleaner and healthier place to live, work and play. With spring quickly approaching, there could not be a better time to spend some time outdoors and engage with your fellow community members!
You are invited to participate in the Portland Business District Cleanup by using the link below:
About SOLVE
SOLVE is a statewide non-profit organization that brings Oregonians together to improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship. Since 1969, the organization has grown from a small, grassroots group to a national model of volunteer action. Today, SOLVE mobilizes and trains tens of thousands of volunteers of all ages across Oregon to clean and restore our neighborhoods and natural areas and to build a legacy of stewardship for our state. Visit solveoregon.org for more information.
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