SCROLL DOWN FOR SPRING CLEANUP AWARD WINNERS 26,711 volunteers picked up litter during the 2012 PRIDE Spring Cleanup, which was held in April across 38 counties of Southern and Eastern Kentucky. The volunteers removed 50,042 bags of trash from the region’s ditches and shorelines. The region’s counties and […]
Walmart Distribution Center 6097, which is located in London, recently donated $5,000 to PRIDE, a nonprofit organization that promotes environmental cleanup and education efforts in southern and eastern Kentucky. The donation was a monetary match for hours volunteered by the distribution center’s associates during the 2012 PRIDE Spring Cleanup. During the Spring Cleanup […]
The PRIDE Clean Sweep of US 27 drew more volunteers than any other event across 38 counties of southern and eastern Kentucky during PRIDE Spring Cleanup Month in April. A total of 862 volunteers donated 1,561 hours to pick up litter along US 27 and surrounding areas during the day-long event, which was held April […]
The 24th annual Laurel Lake Cleanup netted two tons of trash, thanks to 224 volunteers who braved rain and a chilly temperature on April 21. The volunteers — along with 30 staff members from agencies that organized the event — hauled in 4,397 pounds of garbage in three hours. All volunteers received a free […]
The roads leading to Dale Hollow Lake are cleaner now, thanks to 220 volunteers who picked up litter April 14 during the second annual Dale Hollow Spring Cleanup. The two-hour event netted 400 bags of trash, seven tires and two car hoods. All volunteers received a free T-shirt, lunch and a chance at door prizes, […]
CLICK HERE TO PRINT WAIVER FORM FOR ADULTS — CLICK HERE TO PRINT WAIVER FORM FOR MINORS Volunteers of all ages are invited to join the 24th annual Laurel Lake Cleanup this Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the […]
VIEW PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK In its fifth year, the PRIDE Spring Cleanup Month Kick-Off Celebration set a record for volunteer participation. On Saturday, 510 volunteers enjoyed spectacular weather and breathtaking views as they picked up litter along Hwy. 90 and other roads near Cumberland Falls […]
Welcome Spring and the region’s annual Spring Cleanup Month by volunteering at one of the South’s most scenic attractions Volunteers of all ages are invited to join the excitement of the 5th Annual PRIDE Spring Cleanup Kick-Off Celebration at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park on Saturday, March 24. From 10 a.m. until 12 […]
PRIDE announced today that $202,000 is available to counties and cities in southern and eastern Kentucky to lead PRIDE Spring Cleanup Month in April. The amount of funds available to each county and city is based on its number of road miles. The PRIDE funds will offset costs to counties and cities […]
