My employer is not participating in the inaugural We Believe in Portland clean up but I want to participate.  Are individuals able to sign up?

Of course!  Please sign up on the form and indicate that you are volunteering on your own.  We will ensure you have all the supplies necessary for a safe cleanup. 

Is We Believe in Portland a 501(c)(3) licensed nonprofit with the IRS?

We Believe in Portland is a movement and is not currently a nonprofit, but we partner with AdoptOneBlock who is a 501(c)(3) licensed nonprofit: EIN 83-2727724. 

We don’t have supplies, do we need to purchase them to participate in the We Believe in Portland event? 

By signing up for We Believe in Portland, AdoptOneBlock will provide you all the necessary supplies for a safe and efficient cleanup.  AdoptOneBlock will provide each company with buckets, trash grabbers, gloves, and sharps contained.  NOT INCLUDED BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: we suggest wearing a safety vest and/or reflective gear.  Additionally, we recommend lining buckets with trash bags and having hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes on hand. 

Can we bring our own supplies? 

Yes, you are welcome to bring and use your own supplies if you wish. We recommend each volunteer has a bucket, trash grabber, gloves, and a can-do attitude! 

How do I make a donation to AdoptOneblock?

Visit https://www.adoptoneblock.org/donate to learn about all the ways you can contribute to AdoptOneBlock.  Any generous support will be quickly acknowledged in a letter confirming your donation for tax purposes.

My company wants to adopt a block — how do we do that?

Go to the Sign Up form, fill it out, and an AdoptOneBlock employee will reach out to you to start the process!

For all other Frequently Asked Questions, please refer to a more extensive list, published by AdoptOneBlock