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There are moments in community work when you have to stop, look around, and recognize that none of it happens alone. Litter Free Upland, a program of Upland Acts of Service, has grown because people believed in what we were building. What started as a simple effort to care for our city has continued to gain momentum because of sponsors, donors, volunteers, and community partners who chose to step in and help. Their generosity, encouragement, and service have made a real impac

What a powerful stretch of community service. Over several days, Litter Free Upland , a program of Upland Acts of Service , had the privilege of serving alongside an incredible group of volunteers, students, community leaders, and community partners who all showed up ready to make a difference in Upland. This past weekend was a strong reminder of what is possible when people come together with a shared goal: keeping Upland clean, connected, and cared for. Thursday: Volunteer

We’ve got something worth celebrating — Upland Acts of Service (DBA: Litter Free Upland) is now officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. That means your donations can be tax-deductible , and we can grow this work in a bigger, more sustainable way — with better equipment, more volunteers, and new community programs. Retroactive tax-deductible receipts Our exemption is retroactive , so we’ll be sending out donation receipts for contributions already received . If you’ve d

As we kick off the new year, Litter Free Upland is proud to celebrate a powerful start: our Martin Luther King Jr. Day cleanup in Downtown Upland, California. Community members came together to tackle litter and illegal dumping , and the results were immediate and visible. Downtown Upland Cleanup Results: 375 lbs. of Trash Removed On MLK Day , our team organized a community cleanup focused on the downtown area. With over 50 volunteers , we removed 375 lbs. of trash and illeg

On October 25th , Litter Free Upland had the incredible opportunity to represent our community at the Upland Scary-a-Faire , and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you  to everyone who joined us and made the event a success. Together, we made a big impact on raising awareness about the importance of keeping our beloved Upland clean and litter-free. We raised 4,000 pieces of candy thank to our generous donors. The Tossing Game: Fun and Awareness Combined At our booth, we had

Great news, Upland!  Our latest community cleanup at the Wendy’s off the 210 & Baseline pulled 152 pounds  of trash out of our city....

On Saturday 8/30/2025, our Litter Free Upland volunteer group  reached an exciting milestone for the community. Eighteen dedicated...

We’re 64 Pounds from 1 Ton—Join Us This Saturday! We’re just 64 pounds  away from removing one full ton of trash  from Upland. Help us...

Why Community Cleanups Matter in Upland From the tree-lined streets of Euclid Avenue  to the iconic backdrop of Mt. Baldy , Upland is a...

Litter Free Upland at National Night Out 2025! We had an incredible time connecting with our neighbors at National Night Out 2025 ! It...

Record-breaking cleanups, growing connections, and how to get involved this summer. This is for your body and for the city!   We’ve got...