Peer-to-Peer Fundraising and Team Fundraising are two means by which passionate supporters of the Community Cleanup can actively help fundraise and creating a far wider ripple effect in our city.

Easy and intuitive for donors and nonprofits alike — individual and team fundraising pages are created and managed entirely by fundraisers themselves — they empower social and community-minded motivators, as individuals and/or members of teams, to tap into their networks, introduce the Community Cleanup to others and raise money on behalf of the cleanup, thus helping the cleanup to increase awareness of of this annual event, reach new donors, broaden its base of community support and raise more money with less direct effort.

We have had schools and businesses create team fundraisers and have a friendly competition while raising funds for the Community Cleanup!

In 2021 the West Side Little Red Hawks (Sibley and Stocking Elementary School staff, students, their families and supporters) raised $1500! They had a competition between the schools and the principal of Sibley Elementary had challenged the students and got a pie in the face! Link: Principal Mahar Pied!

Rockford Property Management also created teams for 3 of their apartment buildings where the apartment residents also raising funds for the cleanup in a fun competition!

The money raised for the Community Cleanup goes to cleanup supplies, block party activities (like food, music and more) and perks for the volunteers that participate. It is a large event spread around Grand Rapids so there is a lot that goes into putting it on!

Over 600 volunteers participated in 2022!

There are many different way to do it! We know some people may not have time and prefer to donate. We know that others might not have money but are willing to donate their time. We appreciate any help you can give!

You can help by creating a team or creating a peer-to-peer fundraiser. Or you can support one that is already happening by donating or sharing it!

In 2021 the Westside Little Red Hawks (Sibley and Stocking Elementary school, staff, students and community members together) were the top fundraising team! They raised $1500 for the West Side Community Cleanup! Check out the Principal of Sibley being pied in the face by Berto as a reward for the hard work of the school community: Berto Pies Principal Mahar