Community volunteers joined the township Department of Public Works in this year’s Clean Communities Grant program earlier this month.
Groups spent the day cleaning roadways despite wet weather to earn mini-grants for their nonprofit organizations.
Among the organizations involved were the Jackson Police Explorers, the local PBA, local sports leagues, and scout troops who joined several other groups in the rain for the effort.
The Clean Communities Grant program offers financial incentives for nonprofit groups that collect trash from designated public areas. This year, Jackson awarded $14,500 in mini-grants to the participating teams.
“Our Clean Communities Spring Clean Up Event was a huge success,” said Jackson Council President Jennifer Kuhn. “We had 245 participants, collected 173 bags of litter, and rewarded participating groups a total of $14,500 in mini-grants. I would like to thank everyone that volunteered their time to help keep Jackson clean.”
The program is coordinated through the Department of Public works and funded by the New Jersey Clean Communities Program, which provides municipalities with grants to support litter cleanup and public education.
Despite the rainy conditions, community turnout remained strong. Council President Kuhn noted that participation levels this year matched or exceeded past events, indicating continued public commitment to maintaining Jackson’s clean environment.
The Jackson Council extended its appreciation to volunteers and the program administrator for organizing the cleanup at its last meeting.
The Clean Communities Grant program has been a recurring initiative in Jackson Township, regularly drawing support from youth groups, law enforcement-affiliated organizations, and civic clubs.
Volunteers collected the litter from roadsides and other public spaces throughout the township, helping improve safety and aesthetics while securing funds for their respective organizations.
Kuhn, a strong supporter of state and federal grants, said Jackson’s cleanup event highlights how municipal grant programs can successfully mobilize community groups for environmental upkeep and help local non-profits simultaneously.
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