Sticker Fundraiser
Spring 2011
First KVB fundraiser offered to schools and organizations to promote the “I Will” campaign through sticker sales while helping the schools raise money for “green” projects and initiatives.
New Facebook Page
February 1, 2011
Another step in our initiative to help make a greener Virginia has been to upgrade our social media outreach. Redesigning our facebook page helps us reach a larger audience while raising awareness about all the opportunities we have to offer.
30 in 30 Grants Program
February 1, 2011
In honor of Earth Month, Keep Virginia Beautiful (KVB) is announcing the 30 Grants In 30 Days campaign. This grant campaign is co-sponsored by KVB, Walmart, and Waste Management.
New Website
February 1, 2011
Launching our new state of the art social media website to strive to become the state leader for volunteerism and activism in a “greener” Virginia.
Walmart Grant
November 2010
KVB was awarded an $85,000 grant to create a statewide volunteer based website and to set up 20 grants for cigarette and plastic bag litter prevention programs (to be awarded in spring of 2011).
A Bag’s Life
November 15, 2010
On America Recycles Day, KVB partnered with American Chemistry Society, Virginia Retail Federation, Office of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Quality, Trex, and Virginia recycling Association to launch a new website, abagslife.com and our plastic bag recycling initiative in the state of VA – on the VA Capitol Steps with media coverage, hundreds of participants, & governor’s proclamation.
VCU Sustainability Day
October 15, 2010
Participated in Virginia Commonwealth University’s sustainability day – presented the university with a KVB Environmental Pride Award – awarded a $1000 scholarship to the VCU student facebook contest winner.
State Fair
September 2010
Over a 10 day period in September 2010, thousands of people signed our “I Will” Banner and pledged to recycle more, Keep Virginia Beautiful, & be litter free.
I Will Campaign
September 2010
Launched a new “I Will Keep Virginia Beautiful” Pledge Campaign using 6′x9′ signable banners and removable stickers as take-aways.
Neck Ringers
June 2010
Partnered with Coke and Walmart in the summer to create 2-liter “neck ringers” to introduce KVB and to remind people to recycle and the importance of recycling.
Facebook Page
April 2010
The first of many accomplishments by the organization, KVB launched a new facebook page and website on Earth Day 2010 to mark a completely new revamped Keep Virginia Beautiful Organization.
Altria Grant
January 2010
$100,000 grant given to KVB to establish a new mission, hire an executive director, set goals and basically start the engine running for the new KVB.
