ADOPT ONE BLOCK

Description

AdoptOneBlock has reimagined the way we make our city cleaner and more connected. With our Block Ambassador program, we pioneered a new method of civic engagement at scale that empowers anyone to clean the block they love the most, when and how they want, with clean up supplies we deliver to them for free.

As of March 2025, we have over 12k blocks adopted by over 10k volunteer Block Ambassadors across Oregon and Washington. The average Block Ambassador removes 600 gallons of litter and debris from their neighborhoods throughout their time as a volunteer. Just as important as a clean neighborhood, this program also fosters stronger relationships, with 88% of volunteers feeling more connected to their community.

Our Block Brigade program is organized and led by small groups of Block Ambassadors who come together to clean public areas needing a greater level of care. Most recently, the Block Brigade has removed over 500 pounds of litter and abandoned items in three neighborhoods in Portland, Oregon.

We Believe in Portland is our large-scale cleanup event, hosted twice each year in Portland, Oregon. Teams from local businesses come together to demonstrate their commitment to a cleaner, more vibrant city. On April 25, 2025, we had our biggest event ever with 1,800 volunteers and over 170 participating companies who worked together to remove 860 pounds of trash from downtown and northwest Portland.