Alleghany Highlands Rakes in 30 in 30

The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce in Covington has been awarded a $1,000 30 in 30 grant in the Litter Prevention Category. Our Thirty 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 our 30 in 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 & Educational Foundation and MeadWestvaco.

The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce (AHCC) is going to battle litter by creating several litter prevention art contests and several community clean-ups. We are excited to help the AHCC get their litter prevention message out to all the young people in their region. We think their art contests and clean-up efforts are unique and exemplary examples of what communities are doing to teach their young members about litter and its harmful effects on the environment and natural beauty.