City of Bloomington Calls for Volunteers for Downtown Cleanup Ahead of IU Homecoming

​The City of Bloomington has issued a call for volunteers to participate in a Downtown Community Cleanup Day on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in preparation for Indiana University’s Homecoming weekend. The cleanup will focus on making the downtown area more welcoming for residents and visitors by picking up litter, pulling weeds, and improving the overall appearance of public spaces.

City staff will lead the cleanup teams and provide all necessary tools and equipment. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work alongside Mayor Kerry Thomson as part of this community effort. The day will be spearheaded by City staff and Brighten B-Town crews, a Centerstone Job Placement Partnership with the City’s Public Works department. Brighten B-Town participants work year-round to assist with various maintenance tasks, including neighborhood cleanups, painting curbs, refreshing no-parking zones, cleaning storm drains, and maintaining tree plots.

Downtown Bloomington Inc. will offer bagels and coffee to volunteers in the morning.

The event schedule is as follows:

• 9 a.m. – Meet at City Hall for opening remarks by Mayor Kerry Thomson
• 9:30 a.m. – Teams disperse to assigned cleanup zones
• 12:30 p.m. – Cleanup activities wrap up

Volunteers are encouraged to register in advance. The City welcomes individuals, families, businesses, and community groups to participate in this day of service.

For more information and to register as a volunteer, visit the City of Bloomington’s website at bloomington.in.gov/cleanup.