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 efforts Drives awareness, interest and impact for ongoing community clean-up efforts Saves 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 services Matt Nally– Landscape Manager 9 years Lisa Gunterman– Director of Programs 4 years Diana Alvey– Development Assistant 6 years Julie Fried – Education Coordinator 11 years Mary Byrne– Volunteer Coordinator 3 years NOT SHOWN Mike Seebert – Interim Executive Director Steve Johnson – Landscape Crew 1 year
16. 105 NatureScapes – community gardens, outdoor classrooms and landscaped areas managed by neighborhoods, schools and other non-profit organizations.Spaghetti Junction Gene Snyder Freeway Outer Loop
17. Clean ProgramsSelected Programs and Initiatives Anti –Litter Campaigns Community-Wide Cleanup Description: Recurring neighborhood cleanup programs Reach: 20,000 volunteers per year participate Outcomes: Campaigns have won awards from PRSA and Advertising Federation Description: One day community cleanup Reach: 230 neighborhood groups 6,000 volunteers Outcomes: Neighborhoods cleaned
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20. Since its inception in 2005, over 3,000 students have participated“We are honored to host Brightside’s Youth Summit. Sustainability and environmental issues have never been more important to us in education.” Dr. James Ramsey
22. Development Efforts Annual Events Brightside Volleyball Classic Green Tie Bash Fundraising Efforts Bulb / Compost Sales ▪ Corporate Sponsorship Annual Solicitation ▪ Gallopalooza Ongoing efforts to diversify revenue stream
23. Brightside Impact Summary $800k savings for Metro Government through private / public partnership 20 tons of trash collected on one program day; 65 tons collected per year 22,000 volunteers– largest volunteer base in the state 3,000 students reached per year via existing environmental educational program
