Jackson Kicks-off Great American Cleanup 2007
Keep Jackson Beautiful and local volunteers to complete several projects

Jackson, Miss. –  Hundreds of local volunteers from neighborhoods, schools, and service groups will improve the quality of life in Jackson as they clean up litter-strewn streets, parks and waterways, and beautify public spaces during Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup™ (GAC) from March 1 – May 31, 2007. These dedicated citizens will work with Keep Jackson Beautiful (the local Keep America Beautiful affiliate) to support the city’s campaign to “Stop Trashing Jackson”.

GAC campaigns will be conducted by state-wide affiliates of Keep America Beautiful. Governor and Mrs. Barbour will join Keep Mississippi Beautiful, Keep Jackson Beautiful, the City of Jackson’s Solid Waste Division, and Entergy to kick-off the state-wide campaign on March 6 at 10:00 a.m. on the south steps of the state Capitol.

The GAC is the nation’s largest organized litter prevention and beautification program involving millions of volunteers each year in over 100 communities nationwide. “During the Great American Clean-Up, we work with the city of Jackson’s Solid Waste Division to transform neighborhoods into cleaner, safer and healthier places to live,” explains Barbara Ryan, executive director of Keep Jackson Beautiful. By working together, neighbors improve the outward appearance of their neighborhoods and build personal relationships with each other and key community leaders.

Please contact KJB at 601-366-4842 or keepjack@bellsouth.net  for further information, to volunteer, or to make a contribution.

NOTICE: Neighborhood Associations and Schools - please call us today to schedule your clean-up. 601.366.4842

Keep Jackson Beautiful is currently recruiting new members. Please contact us at 601-366-4842 or keepjack@bellsouth.net for further information, to volunteer, or to make a contribution.