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Jan 212 min read
SOLVE Volunteers Honor Dr. King’s Legacy Through Day of Service
Close to 350 SOLVE Volunteers honored Dr. King’s legacy through a Day of Service and picked up 2,100 lbs of litter from Albina neighborhood.


Nov 13, 20241 min read
Community Spirit Shines at The Great Powell Cleanup: Over 1,200 Pounds of Trash Removed
Over 1,200 pounds of trash removed from Powell Boulevard. Mayor-elect, Keith Wilson, lending his support.


Oct 11, 20241 min read
Community Spirit Shines Bright at the Inaugural Pick It Up, Vancouver!
Today, October 11, 2024, volunteers celebrated the inaugural Pick It Up, Vancouver! cleanup event, proudly sponsored by Killian Pacific....


Oct 4, 20241 min read
Wrap-Up of Waterway Cleanup Series
The Waterway Cleanup Series focused on enhancing the cleanliness of waterways throughout Oregon.


Sep 30, 20243 min read
Communities Unite for a Cleaner Future: Results from the Annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup
From September 20 through 28, families, community organizations, and individuals across Oregon and SW Washington joined the annual cleanup.


Aug 29, 20242 min read
Now Open: Registration for the Beach & Riverside Cleanup 2024
SOLVE invites volunteers to make a global impact this September by joining the annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup September 20 through 28.


Jun 24, 20242 min read
Community Unites for a Cleaner City: Pick It Up, Portland! 2024
Pick It Up, Portland! results are in: Over two days, 400 volunteers removed almost 5,000 pounds of trash from Portland’s streets.


May 14, 20242 min read
Protect Our Waters: Waterway Cleanup Series Seeks Volunteers for Summer Events
The annual Waterway Cleanup Series, a collaborative effort between SOLVE and Clackamas Water Environment Services, has launched for 2024.


May 2, 20242 min read
Oregon Cemetery Cleanup Days Return to Honor and Preserve Heritage
SOLVE, in partnership with Oregon Heritage, is pleased to announce the revival of the Historic Cemetery Cleanup Days this May.


Apr 23, 20243 min read
Over 4,000 SOLVE Volunteers Celebrated Earth Day Across 126 Oregon Spring Cleanup Events
The Oregon Spring Cleanup, in partnership with Portland General Electric, concluded on Earth Day yesterday with resounding success.


Apr 11, 20242 min read
More than 100 Volunteer Opportunities are Open for Registration as SOLVE's Oregon Spring Cleanup Starts April 13
The Oregon Spring Cleanup kicks off April 13 and more than 100 volunteer opportunities are open for registration.


Mar 12, 20242 min read
Registration is Live for Oregon Spring Cleanup, SOLVE's Annual Earth Day Celebration
From April 13 to April 22, families, community members, neighborhood associations, and environmental enthusiasts are invited to engage in...


Dec 20, 20232 min read
3,290 Pounds of Trash Removed from Portland's Business Districts in 2023
Portland, Ore., December 20, 2023 – In an organized effort to combat litter and support the well-being of Portland's business districts,...


Sep 27, 20231 min read
SOLVE Wraps Up Waterway Cleanup Series at High Rock Park
SOLVE will be hosting the wrap-up event of the Waterway Cleanup Series in partnership with Clackamas Water Environment Services. The...


Sep 18, 20232 min read
Oregonians Across the State Prevent Trash from Reaching our Beaches and the Ocean
From September 9 through September 17, families, neighbors, community organizations, and individual nature enthusiasts across Oregon...
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