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- Easter J
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1080 Pearce Street(North Memphis)
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- Impromptu Cleanup
the project
North Memphis is the true "Heart of the City". Pearce Street was once a beautiful vibrant area. It's time to restore her beauty. So, we're going to put a KISS on it! Keep it Safe & Sanitary is an awesome opportunity to revitalize our community. Working hands on with our neighbors will show that we are invested in the resurrection of our neighborhood. For more than 10 years we have been petitioning, fighting and rallying together to get an abandoned apartment complex demolished on Pearce Street. This eyesore remains. We want to move forward with reclaiming our street. The first step to doing this is to safely remove the debris and broken glass left behind on the open lot.
We are planning an event to promote the health and safety of Pearce Street. Our goal is to bring our neighbors together and eliminate blight and hazardous materials. We plan to work in a socially distanced event to clean up and develop a plan to KISS (Keep it Safe & Sanitary). We will also be working to encourage our neighbors to get active again by cleaning up our street. Most of our neighbors are not as comfortable getting out to participate in clean-up efforts due to Covid-19 concerns and not having the appropriate tools to clear the lot. So, this is where I-Oby comes in. Help us fund the project.
the steps
Print and Display flyers announcing clean up event
Purchase supplies
Distribute supplies
Promote the event via social media
Recruit volunteers
Secure appropriate permits required for event
why we're doing it
KISS will change the physical appearance of Pearce Street. After the cleanup trash will be eliminated allowing fresh air to circulate creating a healthier environment. The people in the community will see change and feel better about themselves and the environment. KISS will motivate neighbors to clean and continue to upkeep the area. If the area is clean, it will lower the chances of community exposure to Covid-19. Again, our goal is to bring awareness to safer practices to combat Covid-19 and eliminate blight.
budget
Revised Budget 10/17/2022:
| Normal Fees | Waived Fees | |
| TOTAL RAISED = | $2,490.00 | $2,490.00 |
| ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) | $124.50 | Waived |
| ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| TOTAL TO DISBURSE= | $2,290.80 | $2,415.30 |
BUDGET 10/18/2022:
| Lawn Mowers(2) $500 | $500 |
| Weed Eaters (2) | $300 |
| Rakes(5) | $150 |
| Trash Bags | $100 |
| Gloves(rubber& cotton gardening) | $55.85 |
| Landscaping Professional | $200 |
| Bottled Water | $50 |
| Insect Repellent Sprays | $25 |
| Hand Sanitizers | $50 |
| Face masks | $50 |
| Covid-19 Testing Kits | $250 |
| First Aid Kits(3) | $50 |
| Marketing Materials | $100 |
| Reflective vest | $80.00 |
| Gas | $151.50 |
| T-Shirts $200 | $200 |
| Blower | $100 |
| TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING NEEDED | $2,000 |
| ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) | Waived |
| ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) (Donation processing fee does not apply to match funding.) |
$30 |
| TOTAL TO RAISE= | $2,030 |
| Donation processing fees apply to donations only. 100% of match funding goes to projects. Please note, fees are estimated here and final numbers may change based on the final amount raised and amount of match funding applied to this campaign. |
updates
Impromptu Cleanup
Posted 03/01/2023 - 5:26pm
Hello Volunteers,
Thank you for participating in the cleanup at last minute yesterday. I thought that I should take advantage of a beautiful day. This Saturday, March 4 is going to be another beautiful day. I hope to see you.
Again thank you for your help.
KISS Community Clean Up Saturday, January 14, 2023
Posted 01/11/2023 - 4:29pm
12/10 project update
Posted 12/19/2022 - 10:37am
Kiss Community Cleanup 12/10
Posted 12/05/2022 - 4:57pm
KISS First Clean Up November 5th
Posted 11/09/2022 - 2:10pm
The first cleanup activity was Saturday, November 5, 2022. Thanks to all of the volunteers it was successful. We are looking forward to the next activity.
KISS Kickoff Success
Posted 11/01/2022 - 12:32pm
The KISS Project Kickoff was successful. The residents attended and signed up to volunteer. We had a great fellowship. Everyone is looking forward to the first cleanup service which is Saturday, November 5 from 9am to noon.
KISS Project Kickoff
Posted 10/17/2022 - 4:38pm
HELLO, it's time to prepare to put a KISS (keep it Safe and Sanitary) on Pearce Street. The Community Cleanup Kickoff will be held Saturday, October 29, 2022, 12:00 noon- 2:30 pm. sponsored by New Christian Spring Church 1080 Pearce Street, Memphis, TN 38107. FREE FOOD, GIFTS and MUSIC. You can register to volunteer and/or register to have your outside property cleaned (trash pickup, lawns mowed, etc.). Contact Raymond Ruffin at (901) 247-3544 or Easter Jenkins at (901) 453-8544 for more details.
We hope to see you there! Your property deserves a KISS!!
Thanks to Donors
Posted 10/08/2022 - 6:44pm
HALLELUJAH!!!! We did it!!! We reached our goal, and we are now overflowing. Thank you all for your donations. We are planning a celebration to kick off the first cleanup activity late October. The exact date has not been set yet. We will keep you posted. We are excited and we hope you are too. Again, thank you all for your support.
Easter Jenkins and Christian Spring Family
photos
This is where photos will go once we build flickr integrationdonors
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Anthony J.
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Patti Ann J.
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Angela Lockett
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Stacy D.
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Mario Bey
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William Jones (Bro. Love)
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LaTerrilyne M.
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Orange Mound Quilters
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Alicia Brookins
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Jessica J.
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Linda W.
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John A. Harbin
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John A. Harbin
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New Christian Spring Church
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Alexander S.
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Easter J.
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North Memphis Finest
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April Renee Jenkins
