see the results for yourself!

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Clean sidewalk with "after" label
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a Clean street feels good

Litter-free communities have stronger bonds and increased engagement. Stress is reduced and mental health is boosted. Attitudes, relationships, and property values all tend to improve.

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supports living wage jobs

We provide living-wage work for underemployed Philadelphians. We celebrate a diverse cohort of cleaners and welcome people from all backgrounds. Our team is driven by our mission to clean and connect communities.

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CLEANER BLOCKS ARE SAFER

Research shows that consistently cleaner blocks improve overall health and reduces incidents of violence and crime.

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PROTECTs THE ENVIRONMENT

Litter and trash is not just an eyesore. It pollutes waterways, exacerbates flooding, and harms wildlife. By removing litter and trash from our blocks, we reduce our negative impact on those around us.

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glitter by the numbers

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   blocks cleaned regularly   

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  Cleaners earning living wages  

Experts agree

“People are sensitive to what they see everyday and adapt to what’s around. If you a see littered environment, you are more likely to litter. If there’s no litter, you are less likely to.”

— The Atlantic

“Revitalized spaces in blighted urban areas can help improve safety and health, such as reducing crime, violence, and stress levels.”

— PennMedicine

What subscribers are saying

  • “I firmly believe if everyone pitches, great things can happen. I’m grateful that I can support your endeavors and be part of making Philly better.”

    —
    Glenn, Fairmount

  • “OMG, this made my day! Thank you for everything you’re doing to make Philly better and for showing the positive effect of working together.”

    —
    Maureen, Graduate Hospital

  • “The block looks amazing this morning! I nearly cried when I saw how clean it was. What a noticeable difference!”

    —
    Michael, Olde Kingston

See the latest

View fullsize We're proud to be partnering with neighbors in Strawberry Mansion to restore a beautiful neighborhood. Piles of trash and debris can indeed make it hard to truly enjoy your block. But that's about to change! Our Glitter cleaners are excited about giv
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View fullsize Thank you United Francisville Civic Association for having us at your community meeting to talk about Glitter and the work we're doing in Philly. We enjoyed getting to meet so many new neighbors and hear your perspectives and thoughtful questions. W
View fullsize Do you wince when you see trash and debris on an otherwise peaceful block? It can be a real eyesore, especially when it's left behind after trash collection. But that's where Glitter comes in! Our skilled cleaners work tirelessly to pick up the mess,
View fullsize Wishing your neighborhood had regular street sweeping? Look no further, because Glitter is here to help! 🌟 We're do so much more than just pick up litter from sidewalks – we offer full-service cleaning of streets, curbs, storm drains, and side
View fullsize Did you know that Glitter takes care of storm drains too? 🌧️ In just the past few weeks, we've cleared many blocked drains on our blocks, making a big difference after heavy storms. This helps our streets drain more easily and also prevents litter a
View fullsize What a frustrating sight! 😔 Our city streets are filled with litter and trash, like food wrappers, bottles, cardboard, and those annoying circulars that keep showing up on our doorsteps every week. The lack of trash cans in our city certainly isn't
View fullsize We're thrilled to see the positive impact Glitter is having on our subscribers, like this neighbor in Point Breeze. Their kind words remind us of the important impact we have in helping to restore pride to our communities. 🏡 A huge shoutout to our
View fullsize It's hard to imagine that the space between these parked cars was once jam-packed with litter, trash, and leaves, all compacted to the road. But our cleaning crew worked their magic and made it vanish! ✨ Now we have a clean parking spot and a much n
View fullsize Check out this amazing transformation on S 15th St! Can you believe that this sidewalk was once piled high with junk mail, food wrappers, shopping bags, and all sorts of debris? Now it's a clean and inviting space that we can all feel good about comi
View fullsize Glitter recently took a field trip to New Orleans and stumbled upon an amazing concept: a coffee shop that gives free coffee to anyone who collects a bucket of litter off the street! It got us thinking—what if Philly coffee shops chipped in for
View fullsize It's hard to enjoy your block when you're navigating a sea of trash and debris—especially one that's left behind after city trash collection. That's why we're proud to do our part to help transform even the messiest of blocks into a clean and w