Won by One Litter Clean Up on Powell

Transitional Youth, a nonprofit that serves youth 18-24 that are at risk or experiencing homelessness is hosting an outreach cleanup event on SE Powell. Under the Transitional Youth umbrella, Braking Cycles is a coffee & bike shop that seeks to empower youth through job training and mentorship with the barista and bike mechanic apprenticeship program. We are inviting everyone to partner with us in making the neighborhood beautiful.  

When: Saturday, July 30th, 10AM-12PM

Advanced Registration Required: Pre-registration is required! Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time so you can sign our electronic waiver to help avoid crowding during check-in.​

Meeting Location: Inside Braking Cycles Coffee & Bike Shop.

Address: 3354 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202. MAP LINK.

What's Provided: Heavy-duty garbage bags, litter grabbers, safety vests, and rubber palm work gloves are provided for all participants.

What to Bring: Please come wearing closed-toed shoes, and please dress for the weather. You are also encouraged to bring your own equipment such as work gloves or a 5-gallon bucket.

Parking: Parking is available along nearby streets.

Bathrooms: There will be public restrooms available in the coffee shop for volunteers during this event. Please plan accordingly.

Accessibility: The check-in location will be in an area that is wheelchair accessible. The majority of the cleanup area is on city sidewalks that are wheelchair accessible.

Youth Volunteers:  Children are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult. Youth volunteers ages 13-17 can also create their own SOLVE account online. A youth volunteer can attend without their guardian if they print out and bring a signed youth waiver form. Find the link to the youth waiver form here. Youth Waiver Form or here SOLVE | Volunteer Group Guide (solveoregon.org)​

Contact: Contact Naomi Metzler at naomi@transitionalyouth.org with any questions about this event.