Brightside is a non-profit organization in Louisville focused on beautifying the city through community cleanups and environmental education programs. With a small staff and over 22,000 volunteers annually, Brightside organizes youth programs, neighborhood cleanups, urban greening projects, and community events. These efforts save the city $800,000 per year while bringing residents together to care for the environment and public spaces.

1. Uniting people in clean and green activities to beautify Louisville and foster community pride.

2. What is Brightside?A non-profit organization focused on city-wide beautification projects, urban reforestation, litter prevention and youth environmental education.Empowers citizens to become directly involved in city revitalization effortsDrives awareness, interest and impact for ongoing community clean-up effortsSaves Metro Government $800,000 in privately funded programs, related volunteer services, and media impact.Louisville’s Keep America Beautiful affiliate.

3. OrganizationBrightside’s small staff is experienced and focused on delivering servicesMatt Nally– Landscape Manager9 yearsLisa Gunterman– Director of Programs4 yearsDiana Alvey– Development Assistant5 yearsJulie Fried – Education Coordinator11 yearsMary Byrne– Volunteer Coordinator3 yearsNOT SHOWNMike Seebert – Interim Executive DirectorSteve Johnson – Landscape Crew1 year

4. Scope of ServicesYouth Outreach ProgramsEnvironmental Youth SummitEco-DramaOutdoor ClassroomsDevelopment ActivitiesFundraisingGallopaloozaVolleyball TourneyGreen Tie BashClean Programs

5. Community-Wide Cleanups

6. Neighborhood Cleanups

7. Pre-Derby Cleanups

8. Adopt-a-Mile

9. Clean Sweep

10. Green Programs

11. BrightSites & Interstate Plantings

12. Urban Reforestation