Fifty dedicated volunteers collected an impressive 269 bags of litter and 26 tires, while also removing weeds, cigarette butts, and yard signs from Coatesville streets and sidewalks.
With the support of Home Depot, the city of Coatesville, and Philadelphia residents, volunteers enhanced the curbside appeal by planting bulbs and flowers in three garden planters.
In addition, thirty volunteers continued the cleanup efforts, collecting 168 bags of litter, abandoned electronic devices and appliances, and over 300 political signs, which were recycled through an initiative started by Keep Chester County Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.
Both events were remarkable community efforts, with state agencies, businesses, local organizations, and government officials joining in by donating time, services, food and beverages, vests, trash bags, gloves, and the hauling away of litter.
“Community is more than just the space we live in. It's about the people and the actions we take to make it the best home possible. The great work being organized by the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance, Shakira Davis, and their volunteers is all about community and helping ensure Coatesville remains clean, healthy, and beautiful. I was glad to be joined by Rep. Dan Williams in nominating their work for the Community Pride Award from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and to help kick off their Spring cleanup,” said Sen. Carolyn Comitta.
“We are incredibly proud to see Shakira, a valued member of our 2nd Century Alliance team, recognized with the Community Pride Award. Her passion for Coatesville shines through in everything she does, from championing community cleanups to inspiring others to take pride in their neighborhoods. Shakira’s dedication embodies the mission of 2nd Century Alliance, and we’re thrilled to celebrate her impact,” said Amber Little-Turner, Executive Director, 2nd Century Alliance.
“We are thrilled that Senator Comitta and Representative Williams honored the 2nd Century Alliance and Shakira Davis with the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Community Pride Award. Their dedication to improving the Coatesville community through extensive cleanup efforts and beautification projects exemplifies the spirit of our mission. Their work not only enhances the environment but also fosters a sense of pride and unity within the community,” said Shannon Reiter, Executive Director, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.
Clean and beautiful communities tend to see less littering and other illegal behavior, making it a better place for all residents and providing a foundation for community and economic development.
The Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Community Pride Award recognizes outstanding environmental stewardship by an individual, school, community organization or civic group that makes an outstanding commitment to litter control, recycling, or general environmental stewardship.
The community Pride Award is available to elected officials to recognize those in the community working to change behaviors at the local level.
Elected officials interested in nominating a constituent should visit the Community Pride Award webpage. The award is open on a rolling basis.
For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful website. Click Here to sign up for regular updates from KPB, Like them on Facebook, Follow on Twitter, visit their YouTube Channel.
The 2025 Pick Up Pennsylvania Initiative starts March 1! Questions should be directed to Michelle Dunn at 1-877-772-3673 Ext. 113 or send email to: mdunn@keeppabeautiful.org.
Keep PA Beautiful helps mobilize over 100,000 volunteers a year to pick up litter, clean up illegal dumping and beautify Pennsylvania.
(Photo: Shakira Davis, 2nd Century Alliance, Sen. Carolyn Comitta, Rep. Dan Williams, and Andy Warntz, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful board member.)
Related Articles This Week:
-- Keep PA Beautiful: Sen. Comitta, Rep. Williams Honor Shakira Davis Of Coatesville, Chester County With Community Pride Award [PaEN]
-- Litter Love: 50 Volunteers Collected 170 Bags Of Litter In Coatesville, Chester County [PaEN]
-- Keep PA Beautiful Updates Popular Litter Education Series: Open Your Eyes To Litter In A Watershed [PaEN]
-- Protecting Clean Water Together: All Those Plastics You Thought You Couldn't Recycle? Now You Can In Monroe County - By Carol Hillestad for Brodhead Watershed Association [PaEN]
-- EPA To Hold May 6 Virtual Hearing [If Requested] On Proposed Permit For A Sandstone Development Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well In Lafayette Twp., McKean County [PaEN]
-- DEP Citizens Advisory Council Meets April 8 On Climate Action Plan, Solar Panel Recycling, Chesapeake Bay Updates [PaEN]
NewsClips:
-- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: PA Resources Council Household Chemical Collections Start April 12 In Butler County
-- The Nature Conservancy PA: Celebrate Earth Month With A Trash-Tastice Cleanup! Meet Nature Renaissance Man George Gress; Celebrate Migratory Bird Day May 10 With TNC
-- WHYY: Philly DA Launches Cleaner, Greener Enforcement Unit To Target Illegal Dumping, Other Quality-of-Life Crimes
-- York Daily Record: Federal Judge Finds Modern Landfill Violated Clean Water Act 419 Times In York County
-- WITF/StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: York County Landfill Found Liable For 419 Water Pollution Violations Over 4 Years
-- Scranton Times: EHB Rules DEP Erred When Approving Keystone Landfill Expansion Without Addressing Leachate, Odor Issues
-- WNEP: Environmental Hearing Board: DEP Erred Approving Keystone Landfill Expansion In Lackawanna County
-- York Daily Record: Environmental Group Suit Alleges Brunner Island Power Plant Failed To Adhere To Coal Ash Regulations
-- PennLive: Environmental Group Sues Brunner Island Power Plant Owner Over ‘Toxic Waste’ Pollution
-- TribLive: Decision On 2nd Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well In Plum Boro, Allegheny County To Come In June, Zoning Board Says
[Posted: April 3, 2025] PA Environment Digest
