We mobilize volunteers, partners, and resources to clean public spaces, restore urban landscapes, and inspire sustainable living — starting in Chicago.
Dates: April 12–13, 2025
Location: Along the Chicago River, from Clark Bridge to Riverwalk
Theme: Every Clean River, A Greener City
Two days of action: waste collection & sorting, tree planting, public art, youth recycling workshops, and a closing celebration honoring volunteers and partners.
Explore the AgendaBuild a greener community where people and nature thrive together. We work to restore clean, healthy living environments and beautify urban landscapes while spreading environmental stewardship.
The Renee & Lester Crown Charitable Trust for Jewish Causes is a 501(c)(3) private foundation based in Chicago. Our current focus is community environmental cleanup and landscape improvement across neighborhoods and riverfront areas.
Unite individuals, nonprofits, and partners to clean shared spaces, restore landscapes, and encourage eco-friendly habits across Chicago and beyond.
Reduce waste, protect public spaces, and improve urban wellbeing while strengthening community bonds through hands-on action.
From park cleanups to river restoration and public art, we design activities for all ages and backgrounds — no prior experience required.
Action-driven initiatives that make visible, lasting change.
Citywide cleanups in parks, streets, medians, and riverbanks with sorting stations for recycling and composting.
Urban tree-planting and pocket-park creation in community spaces, playgrounds, and along sidewalks.
Community murals, refreshed planters, and creative reuse pop-ups that turn overlooked spots into welcoming hubs.
Two-day citywide activation to clean the riverfront, plant trees, and celebrate environmental stewardship.
Everyone can contribute — time, materials, ideas, or funding. Your support keeps public spaces clean and welcoming.