Is there an area in your neighborhood that you would like to help keep clean? Why not "Adopt-A-Block" that could use some tender loving care (TLC)? Clean City's Adopt-A-Block Program helps beautify our neighborhoods and allows citizens like you and your families to take an active role in cleaning and greening the District. As a part of the Clean City Initiative, Adopt-A-Block offers a hands-on project for people and organizations. The program allows participants to make a noticeable contribution to their communities.

Map of Citywide Areas Adopted*
Maps of Areas Adopted by Ward
Ward 1 *
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 4*
Ward 5*
Ward 6*
Ward 7
Ward 8*

Many District residents have come together focusing on the importance of clean communities. Citizens note that the government must do its part to keep the city clean, but recognize that government cannot do everything. Teamwork between government and citizens is key. Only by involving all residents and each community can we create a city as beautiful as we know the District can be. Success begins with one citizen and one community deciding to make a difference.

To be a part of the clean&greenDC: Adopt-A-Block Program, a group:
Adopts a minimum of 2 square blocks of a residential or commercial area.
Agrees to conduct a quarterly, clean-up day and weekly litter pickup in the adopted area.
Maintains this agreement for 2 years.

The Office of the Clean City (OCC) is available to help identify locations of interest and need in the District.
The OCC has the right to reject any application that could result in a sign/banner reflecting a logo or company name offensive to the community.
The OCC will monitor the "commitment" activity and report any complaints or observations to the applicant.
All signs and banners will be uniform and approved by the OCC.

To volunteer, send your forms (Application and Letter of Intent)* , complete with name, address, phone, fax, email, and commitment location to:

Office of the Clean City - Executive Office of the Mayor

ATTN: Adopt-A-Block Program

1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 316C

Washington, DC 20004

Phone: (202) 724-8967

Fax: (202) 727-5445

Email: CleanCity@dc.gov

We encourage you to view a sample of a completed Application* and Letter of Intent* .

Adopt-A-Block Application
For more information on the Adopt-A-Block program and how to volunteer please review the clean&greenDC: Adopt-A-Block Program Guide* or contact our office at (202) 724-8967 or the Citywide Call Center at (202) 727-1000.

For more Congress Heights and River East news visit The Congress Heights Examiner website, http://www.examiner.com/x-13507-Congress-Heights-Community-Examiner

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