Glitter has partnered with JEVS Human Resources as our newest nonprofit partner program. Through this grant-funded initiative we are bringing block cleaning and community engagement to ~2,000 blocks across Philadelphia and we’re hiring 21 JEVS clients who are looking to reenter the workforce. From the beginning of May the end of June 2024, together we are providing cleaning on thousands of residential blocks that have not had Glitter on their block before. After the grant, we invite neighbors to make pay-what-you-can contributions to help us sustain ongoing cleanups on every block.

This initiative is funded by a grant from the City of Philadelphia’s funding of JEVS Human Services.

To learn more, contact us at hello@shareglitter.com or 215-995-0210.

Impact and Goals

We’re committed to solving the litter crisis AND creating living wage work for our cleaners. For this project we have partnered with JEVS Human Services, a local nonprofit that works with individuals to create sustainable paths to independence and economic security.

We have also promoted several of our Cleaners into Supervisors and they are managing crews of JEVS clients as Glitter Cleaners. Part of each team’s work is to engage with neighbors on the blocks they are cleaning to explain the Glitter model and how neighbors can financial contributions to their block’s future cleanings. At the end of the project, the more blocks that sign up for weekly cleanings the more JEVS clients we can retain as permanent Glitter Cleaners. Clean blocks, employed neighbors; win-win!

Project Timeline

  • Planning and Hiring

    (March - May 2024)

    Project launches with hiring a dedicated project manager, conducting hiring information sessions with JEVS, and assembling a cleaning crew and supervisors. Engagement efforts begin to foster community partnerships and develop outreach materials and events.

  • Cleaning Begins

    (May - June 2024)

    Kickoff 2 months of free cleaning across ~2,000 designated blocks across 10 neighborhoods in Philadelphia, with extensive community engagement, including door-to-door outreach and material distribution.

  • Future Planning & Community Feedback

    (April - June 2025)

    Based on the number of subscribed blocks that convert from this project, Glitter will select as many JEVS/Glitter Cleaners for ongoing employment as well as exploring future projects, extensions and replication.

Want to partner?

Join us on our journey towards cleaner, safer neighborhoods. If you are curious how we can be part of engaging your community to create clean streets get in touch!

Contact us at hello@shareglitter.com or 215-436-9018.

Learn more

  • Glitter is an affordable service that keeps litter and trash off your streets, sidewalks, and storm drains. Our pay-what-you-can model brings neighbors together to fund weekly cleaning.

    We pay a living wage and are and prioritize hiring those in the community with barriers to work. We’re based in Philadelphia and committed to supporting cleaner and safer neighborhoods across the city.

  • Our main focus is removing litter and trash from the sidewalks, street, and storm drains. When time allows, we’ll sweep also up leaves and pull weeds.

    We report bulk items like tires, appliances, and construction debris to the city for removal.

    We’ll clean up anything that is safe to handle, including discarded needles and bagged pet waste. We cannot handle other hazardous materials, such as unbagged feces or dead animals.

  • Join Cleaner Hiring Waitlist

    Live nearby and want to contribute? Join our waitlist to be first in line for cleaning team positions as they become available.

    Sign-Up as a Community Partner

    Your support is crucial. Whether you’re a local business, community leader, or engaged citizen, sign up today to tell us how you can help support safer, cleaner neighborhoods.

  • Post-grant, we invite neighbors to support ongoing cleanups through recurring pledges. Long-term, we aim for each block to self-sustain these efforts, backed by ongoing community, business, and organizational support, with Glitter committed to the community as long as there is grassroots support.

  • This project stands apart as a grant-funded initiative focused on sustainable, recurring cleanups providing living wage jobs, particularly to those coming off government assistance. We are focused on affordable, scalable, and accountable services across Philadelphia with a commitment to long-term community improvement.

  • We’re eager to hear from you!

    Contact Glitter at hello@shareglitter.com or 215-995-0210