Our Mission
We inspire and empower individuals to take responsibility for improving their environment and community through action, education, and collaboration.
Our Story
Rome Clean & Green has been a catalyst for positive change since 1991. We have enjoyed a major role in re-greening Rome – physically, socially, and politically. Partnering with the city and other organizations on a plethora of initiatives, we have been responsible for planting hundreds of trees, flowers, and perennial bulbs. Socially, we have helped to knit a network of like-minded businesses and volunteer groups who are committed to the same principles. And politically, it was Clean & Green that former Mayor Joe Griffo looked to for counsel when developing a city beautification initiative and who Mayor Lanigan is partnering with to achieve a solid neighborhood revitalization and beautification agenda.
Keep America Beautiful, Rome Clean & Green Inc., a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization, is one of just ten New York State affiliates of the National Keep America Beautiful program. The group’s mission is to empower residents to take greater responsibility for the environment and the role they play in beautification and community development.
Promoting practices to minimize waste in daily life.

Our Impact
Hundreds of trees and flowers planted
Community gardens established across the city
Strong partnerships with schools and local organizations
Ongoing support for beautification and revitalization efforts

We engage the community to take pride in their environment.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Rome Clean and Green appreciates our dedicated Board of Directors. Officers and Board Members are elected annually in May, and serve from July 1 through June 30.
Present Members
Interim President: Bobbie O’Brien
Vice President: April Cacciatori
Secretary: Jessica Fletcher
Treasurer: Melanie Kekis
Group Historian: Mike Kohli
Project Coordinator: Matt Moore
Executive Director: Role Pending
Board of Directors:
Erica Riolo-Hammon, Noah Rodriguez, Laura Trela, Laura Beard & Riccardo Dursi (ex-Officio)

