As part of the regular Findlay Market OTR Blitz events, volunteers will team up with the Findlay Market maintenance crew, Cincinnati Center City Development Corp (3CDC), and Model Groups to clean up the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood and areas of Findlay Market on Saturday, October 18th. This OTR Blitz will also partner with eight to ten youth volunteers from Wesley Chapel, with age groups ranging from middle schoolers to high schoolers. This event will take approximately four hours. During this time, volunteers will pick up trash, remove graffiti, recycle what they can, sweep away debris, and help to clean up about four city blocks.
This project aims to beautify and maintain Findlay Market and the OTR neighborhoods, supporting over 5,000 diverse residents made up of families and people from various socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. It will also provide a pleasant experience for the 1.4 million visitors who visit this historic market and area each year. By enhancing the atmosphere of Findlay Market and the OTR neighborhood, this cleanup day will help highlight local culture and create a clean, safe space for residents and visitors.
This cleanup project will not only enhance the neighborhood's appearance but also include an educational component. Volunteers will learn the importance of caring for the environment and their communities, as well as the area's rich history and cultural heritage. By using sustainable practices to promote a healthier environment, this experience will also create a sense of pride in this charming and historic part of Cincinnati.
