Community cleanup

Turn local action into global impact

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Hosting a community garbage cleanup through our Raise Hope initiative is a simple yet powerful way to care for your local environment while raising funds and awareness in solidarity with communities in Colombia.

Follow the step-by-step guide below to plan your cleanup, gather your team and make a meaningful difference!

Recommended steps

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1. Choose a location

Pick a park, neighbourhood, trail, schoolyard, beach or other public space that could benefit from a cleanup.

2. Decide who will join

This could be a solo activity, a small group of friends/family or a larger parish, school, workplace or community event.

3. Set a date and time

Choose a time that works for everyone; allow enough time.

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4. Invite people to support you

Share your peer-to-peer fundraising page and invite people to participate and/or donate.

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5. Clean up

Clean up a part of your community!

6. Share your experience

Take photos, share what you accomplished and remind people why you chose to act in solidarity with communities in Colombia.

What you’ll need

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