Trash and weed removal / Vacant lot maintenance linkJEBA works with the City of Detroit to maintain vacant lots within the business district. This work is completed with partners such as Wolverine Services and the following:
Operation Get DownOperation Get Down is a substance abuse treatment service for men from the criminal justice system. These men have provided numerous forms of assistance to JEBA through our car wash, plantings and beautification efforts.
Summer
in the CitySummer in the City is a
non-profit organization designed to improve and expand
community service in metropolitan Detroit. We offer
community service projects that are fun, flexible and
fulfilling for high school students, and practical and
productive for partner organizations in Detroit. Since 2002,
1200 Summer in the City volunteers have contributed over
22,000 hours of service to projects that help make Detroit a
safe, beautiful and sustainable place for everyone.
(Taken from Summer In the City website, 2007)
In addition to district-wide services, JEBA also provides the following resources to district business owners:
- Bulk removal
- Graffiti removal
- Window cleaning
Motor City MakeoverJEBA has participated in the
Detroit
Motor City Makeover for several years. Our site
has planted trees, cleared debris and partnered with other
organizations to make a difference.
JEBA is also a participant in
Keep America Beautiful whose mission is to engage
individuals to take greater responsibility for improving
their community environments.