Highland Springs Wins 30 in 30

Today’s 30 in 30 Grant Winner is Highland Springs High School in Richmond.  They have been awarded a $500 grant in the Community Beautification Category. Our 30 Grants in 30 Days program focuses greater resources and attention on organizations and individual localities throughout the Commonwealth and how they are addressing the issues of litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction, beautification and education.

We provided the opportunity for government, non-profit and/or service organizations in Virginia to apply for one of 30 grants of $500 to $1,000 in three different categories: Litter Prevention, Recycling, and Community Beautification. These grants are made possible by Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation and MeadWestvaco.

Highland Springs High School wants to beautify their campus by adding raised flower beds near the entrance of the school, plus perennials near the football field and herbs throughout campus planters. The school is involving their woodshop classes, their environmental club, their culinary classes and many more school volunteers. We’re excited to see the community pride shine through these high school students in Central Virginia and can’t wait to see their finished projects. Building vibrant communities often starts at the center of activities in the neighborhood and we can see the Springers are the heart of the Highland Springs community.

The mission at Keep Virginia Beautiful is to engage and unite Virginians to improve our natural and scenic environment through these impact areas: Litter Prevention, Waste Reduction, Recycling, Beautification, and Environmental Education.