Community-Wide Clean-Up — October 3

A cleaner community starts with neighbors who care.

Pride Incorporated is inviting residents, families, local organizations, schools, churches, businesses, and civic groups to join us for our annual Community-Wide Clean-Up on Saturday, October 3, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM.

Volunteers will work together across Alton, Godfrey, and surrounding communities to pick up litter and help our neighborhoods look their best. Whether you participate on your own, bring the family, or organize a team, every bag collected makes a noticeable difference.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM start time
Where: Multiple clean-up zones throughout the community. Assignments will be provided after sign-up.

Who Can Participate?

Everyone is welcome, including:

• Individuals and families

• Community and civic groups

• School clubs and sports teams

• Churches and neighborhood associations

• Local businesses looking for a hands-on way to give back

What Is Provided?

Pride Incorporated will provide trash bags and disposable gloves. Volunteers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes. Reusable work gloves are also recommended for anyone who has them.

Why It Matters

Litter may seem like a small problem, but it has a visible impact on our neighborhoods, local property values, the environment, and the way visitors experience our community.

By giving just a few hours of your time, you can help make our area cleaner, more welcoming, and a place we are proud to call home.

Sign Up to Volunteer

Register yourself or your group using our volunteer form: https://prideincorporated.org/littercleanup

Participating groups will be recognized on the Pride Incorporated website and social media as Community Clean-Up Partners.

Let’s roll up our sleeves, bring a few friends, and make a visible difference—one block and one bag at a time.