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Volunteers are the backbone of Keep Texas Beautiful and our affiliate community organizations. Without their generous support, many of our day to day activities would be impossible. Take a look at some of our helpful resources below to acknowledge, thank and support your community volunteers.

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Volunteer Spotlight

Zoe Rascoe of Keep Temple Beautiful

Nominated by Yvonne Eele, Zoe Rascoe was nominated due to her involvement in many community organizations including KTB. Her servant heart and drive to improve the community in many ways from parks to economics. She serves on the board of many community organizations, as well as opening her home to many for parties and get together. Zoe is involved in most things that are good for Temple.
Nelida Spurrell of Keep Aransas County Beautiful

Nominated by Rosemary Pizio-White, Nelida Spurrell's nomination celebrates her as an "unwavering pillar of support and action for KACB and founding member since 2015." Neli has worked with the community to develop KACB and support restoration following Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Port Aransas and Port Aransas County just received a Rebuilding Texas Grant from KTB for their hard work as well.
Kirby Pruitt of Keep Gatesville Beautiful

Nominated by Cheri Shepherd, Affiliate Coordinator of KGB, Kirby Pruitt's enthusiasm for litter control in his community began when KGB was formed last spring in 2017. Pruitt contacted KGB to let them know he would pick up litter as he took his daily two-mile walk each day. Since then, Pruitt has consistently picked up litter on his route and has set a great example of what a difference just one person can make!
Linda Henderson, President of Keep Cuero Beautiful

Nominated by Sandra Osman of Cuero, Linda Henderson has been " instrumental, consistent and Texas-determined" in making good things happen in their community. From planting grants to downtown beautification projects, Linda has been key in working with the city to help make Cuero beautiful. They even hosted one of our affiliate regional trainings in August 2018!
UPS Neighbor to Neighbor Volunteer Team

Nominated by David Cuellar of UPS, the UPS Neighbor to Neighbor community-based volunteer team makes a big impact in the Rio Grande Valley in a variety of ways, whether it is sorting at food banks, participating in beach cleanups, planting seedlings with Rio Reforestation, assisting Habitat for Humanity and more. This group takes pride in cleaning up their local highways and was even commended by Adopt-a-Highway for their efforts. Thank you for embodying your group motto and "Unit[ing] as one... to make a difference!"
Project Hero Fort Hood HUB

Nominated by Keep Nolanville Beautiful, the Project Hero Fort Hood HUB dedicates time monthly for community improvement. During their last event, they repaired the little lending library and cleaned the community center parking lot in their area. They also recruited local children to help and spoke to them about the importance of taking care of their community.
Amy Barnhill of Keep Midland Beautiful

Nominated by Keep Midland Beautiful, volunteer Amy Barnhill regularly helps with this affiliate's Great American Cleanup, Don't mess with Texas Trash-Off and Feast of Sharing events. In addition to her hands-on support, she regularly volunteers with the Midland Texas Recycles Day event and has built a strong relationship with Chevron and KMB through her work and advocacy as an Environmental Safety Specialist with the organization.
First Monday Gardeners in Salado, Texas

Nominated by Keep Salado Beautiful, the First Monday Gardeners help maintain the Salado Pocket Gardens on the first Mondays of each month. Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners and community members bring their knowledge, enthusiasm and work ethic to make our gardens beautiful in every season. They volunteer their time, tools and materials each month and water and weed during the long summer.