Keep America Beautiful Believes

• People and places are profoundly connected
• Thriving communities are rooted in individual responsibility and action
• Lasting change happens when people work together

Rome Clean and Green is committed to these beliefs, and is poised to create a cleaner, greener community for all to enjoy.

Ever notice some little area in your neighborhood that could look a whole lot better if only somebody bothered to care for it once in a while?

This could be your chance to find out how rewarding caring for your community can be. Whether you are one person or a member of a group, you can Adopt-a-Spot. You can be a neighborhood, business, civic league, a small association, or one of the largest organizations in your community. All that’s important is you agree that litter is an eyesore and you’re ready to provide some relief. Contact us today to Adopt a Spot or learn more about this program!

The Greatest American Cleanup is hosted in Rome each year. In celebration of America’s 250th Birthday on July 4, 2026, KAB affiliates are banding together to reach the incredible goal of removing 25 billion pieces of litter from parks, waterways, and public spaces before this historic day. During this time, we encourage residents to come together to coordinate events and programs to renew parks, trails and recreation areas; clean shorelines and waterways; remove litter and debris; reduce waste and increase recycling; and plant trees, flowers and community gardens.

Contact us to learn how YOU can take the pledge to join the Greatest American Cleanup!

Community gardens provide abundant health benefits, including improving diet and exercise, reducing crime, increasing quality of life and neighborhood interaction, and expanding awareness of environmental responsibility. Community gardens also serve as youth education resources, not only through the hands-on growing of food and consumption of healthy food options, but acting as outdoor classrooms launching educational opportunities in science, math, reading and language arts, communication, and the visual arts. Community gardens also provide outstanding models for neighborhood pride. Beautified spaces deter littering, blight, and undesirable activity.

Rome Clean and Green currently provides support for a network of nine community gardens throughout the city. The flagship site is at our Glesmann House headquarters. Four school gardens, Denti Elementary, Gansevoort Elementary, Bellamy Elementary, and Staley Upper Elementary are a part of a long range plan to host community gardens at all 10 of our school district locations. This is a component of the Rome City School District Community Schools initiative. Additional gardens at Rome Alliance Church, the Rome Rescue Mission, and Jervis Public Library. Residents of all ages and gardening abilities – from novice to expert – are invited to get involved!