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July Blitz Events – Volunteers Needed!
What’s Brightside up to this month? Check out this list of events and projects we’re looking forward to for July. Opportunities are updated as we receive them, so check back often for updates!
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 8-12
Location: 3956 N. 19th Street at Newhouse
Project Type: Clean-up project
Description: Consolidated Federation Block Unit Number 1867 organizes cleanup around the historical community center located at 3956 N. 19th Street and Newhouse. Date: July 12, 8-12 noon.
Call to Volunteer: (314) 435-9028
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 8 am - 10 am
Location: 50 50 S Leonor K Sullivan Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63102, Gateway Arch National Park Riverfront
Project Type: Clean-up project
Description: In the Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Initiative 2021 Science Report, approximately 28,540 litter items were logged in St. Louis with 74% of that being plastic. This has a huge impact on our waterways, community, and region so let’s team up at the Gateway Arch National Park Riverfront to clean-up our Mighty Mississippi River! Gateway Arch National Park, Gateway Arch Park Foundation, Beyond Plastics, Republic Services, Missouri River Cities and Towns Initiative, Missouri Stream Team, Great Rivers Greenway, Bi-State Development, Living Lands & Waters, St. Louis Aquarium Foundation, and the City of St. Louis have partnered to organize a community trash pick-up event on Saturday, July 12 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m., weather permitting. Recruit your friends and family members and join us in lending a helping hand and cleaning up the riverfront! In the case of inclement weather, we will notify of an alternative date by the morning of Friday, July 11th.
Email to Volunteer: grace.teofilo@archpark.org
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