Berkeley County issued the following announcement on December 15.
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Wednesday, December 15, 2021) – Keep Berkeley Beautiful (KBB) has received PalmettoPride’s Keep South Carolina Beautiful (KSCB) Annual Support Grant for $7,007 to help fund and implement initiatives, programs, and projects designed to increase litter prevention across Berkeley County.
This grant provides local Keep America Beautiful (KAB) affiliates in South Carolina with a competitive financial opportunity to add additional resources that address specific local litter concerns.
Funds were awarded to KBB for litter programs in the community including numerous roadway and boat landing cleanups. These are just a few examples of how the support grant addresses litter issues through positive environmental, social, and financial impacts.
“These funds help Keep Berkeley Beautiful sustain or develop strategies and actions that address litter concerns in a fiscally responsible manner. The affiliates receiving these awards are national leaders in sustainable solutions.” -Mallory Coffey, Keep South Carolina Beautiful State Leader
“Supporting organizations like Keep Berkeley Beautiful directly impact the social, economic, and environmental development of local communities.” – Sarah Lyles, PalmettoPride Executive Director
“Keep Berkeley Beautiful’s litter cleanup achievements are a result of the development and investment in solutions our volunteers and residents can be active participants. Thanks to this funding from our partnership with PalmettoPride, training from Keep South Carolina Beautiful, and the support from our local and state elected officials, we can proudly say we are leaders in developing and sustaining clean and beautiful communities.” -Sarah McCarthy Smith, Keep Berkeley Beautiful Executive Director
For more information on KBB, contact Sarah McCarthy Smith at (843) 719-2383 or Sarah.Smith@berkeleycountysc.gov. For more information on PalmettoPride, email info@palmettopride.org.
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