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Culture and Community: SOLVE Teams Up with Loco Por La Aventura
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, SOLVE teamed up with Loco por la Aventura for a Southeast Portland cleanup celebrating the...
Oct 71 min read


From Coast to Creek: Volunteers Mobilize for 2025 Beach & Riverside Cleanup
From September 20 through September 28, families, community organizations, and individuals across Oregon and Southwest Washington came together for the annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup, centerpiece of Fall with SOLVE.
Sep 303 min read


Fall with SOLVE: Register for the 2025 Beach & Riverside Cleanup
As the season changes and the air turns crisp, we turn our attention to restoring and protecting the places we’ve spent the summer exploring. Whether you're back in school, out on the trails, or staying closer to home, there’s a fall project waiting for you.
Sep 23 min read


Sustainable Tips for This Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate with friends, family, and fireworks, but it doesn’t have to come at the cost of the planet. Here are a few easy ways to keep your celebration safe, festive, and environmentally friendly:
Jun 302 min read


A Cleaner Region, One Bag at a Time: Thousands Step Up for the 10-Day Oregon Spring Cleanup 2025
The Oregon Spring Cleanup, presented by Portland General Electric, wrapped up this week with powerful results and even stronger community...
Apr 234 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.
Jan 212 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.
Nov 13, 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 11, 20241 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.
Jun 24, 20242 min read


Join the Movement: Pick It Up, Portland! Needs you
SOLVE is seeking volunteers and event leaders for the city-wide effort Pick It Up, Portland! on June 21st and June 22nd.
May 31, 20241 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.
May 2, 20242 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 23, 20243 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.
Apr 11, 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...
Mar 12, 20242 min read


Step Up as an Event Leader for the Oregon Spring Cleanup 2024!
We're looking for passionate individuals ready to take the lead in our annual flagship event and celebration of Earth Day: Oregon Spring...
Feb 6, 20241 min read


Launch into Community Action: Cully's New Monthly Clean & Collect
Introducing a new monthly series: What started as neighborhood cleanup has turned into a new monthly series. Join SOLVE every first...
Feb 1, 20241 min read


Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day of Service
As we step into the new year, we're excited to invite you to an event close to our hearts. Join us on Monday, January 15, 2024, to honor...
Jan 8, 20241 min read


SOLVING for a Greener Tomorrow: Highlights from 2023
Let's applaud the remarkable achievements of our dedicated SOLVE community in 2023. Amazing 21,426 individuals joined 1,471...
Jan 4, 20241 min read


Join a SOLVE Volunteer Event to Kick-off 2024!
We are calling all volunteers to join us at one of the many upcoming beach cleanups, neighborhood litter pickup events, or habitat...
Jan 2, 20241 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,...
Dec 20, 20232 min read
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