ilovethyhood

Helping to change the trash epidemic in Philadelphia, one orange trash can at a time.

01/22/2026

‼️EVENT POSTPONED‼️ Yet again, Mother Nature❄️decided to switch up our plans so our MLK Jr. Day of Service is POSTPONED this weekend until further notice (TBD). We’re keeping everyone safe and will share a new date ASAP!

Until then, stay warm, stay kind and keep those brooms on standby!🧡🧡🧡

01/02/2026

🧡Sunday Jan 18th🧡 MLK Jr Day of Service - GTOWN 2026

JOIN US for a day of community care and improvement at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Clean-Up in Germantown! On Sunday, January 18th, from 10 AM to 1 PM (rain date: January 25th), we’ll come together to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service and teamwork.

📒Event Details:

🟢What: Community clean-up and garden bed assembly/painting!
🟢Where: Meet at the corner of 5700 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
🟢Who: Organized by I Love Thy Hood and Germantown United CDC in partnership with Weavers Way Co-op, Friends of Vernon Park, Maplewood Collective, Jeantel Landscaping, P*k A Panel Hardware, Selah By Designs, Philadelphia Family Church, CLIP(PHILA) and Xoxoabean Chocolate and with support from the City of Philadelphia’s PHL Taking Care of Business program.

We’ll be cleaning up the area and helping to put together garden beds that will enhance the community for local residents, commuters, shoppers and businesses. While some cleaning supplies will be provided, please bring your own broom, pail, and gloves if possible.(Parking is free along the street on Sundays in Germantown. Nearest Bus stops: 81, 26, 23, 55)

Let’s make Germantown shine while building connections and creating spaces that bring the community together. We look forward to seeing you there!

While Sunday’s cleanup will focus on the Central Germantown commercial corridor, know that there are other areas in need of service across Germantown. If you’re organizing a cleanup or know of one, email [email protected] with the details and we’ll promote it!
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01/22/2025

🧡Sunday Jan 26th🧡 MLK Jr Day of Service in Gtown!

Join us as we kick off the new year with a day of community care and connection at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Clean-Up in Germantown! Let’s honor Dr. King’s legacy by coming together to enhance our neighborhood and create spaces that inspire.

Registration link found in our bio!

📅 When: Sunday, January 26th | 10AM - 1PM
📍 Where: Meet us at 5700 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
(Greene St & Chelten Ave)

Who: Organized by I Love Thy Hood and Germantown United CDC, in partnership with Weavers Way Co-op, Friends of Vernon Park, Maplewood Collective, Jeantel Landscaping, P*k A Panel Hardware, and Selah By Designs. Supported by the City of Philadelphia’s PHL Taking Care of Business program.

What We’ll Do:
Clean up the area to make Germantown shine
Build garden beds to enhance the neighborhood for residents, shoppers, and businesses

🛠 What to Bring:
Some supplies will be provided, but if you can, bring your own broom, pail, and gloves. (Parking is free on Sundays, and buses H, XH, 26, 23, and 55 stop nearby.)

Let’s start 2025 strong by coming together to create a cleaner, brighter, and more connected Germantown. We can’t wait to see you there!

Can’t make it this Sunday? There are plenty of opportunities to serve other areas of Germantown—let’s keep the momentum going! Email [email protected] with any cleanup events, and we’ll help spread the word!

01/09/2025

We’re Back and Ready to Make a Difference!🧡

Join us as we kick off the new year with a day of community care and connection at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Clean-Up in Germantown! Let’s honor Dr. King’s legacy by coming together to enhance our neighborhood and create spaces that inspire.

Registration link found in our bio!

📅 When: Sunday, January 19th | 10AM - 1PM
📍 Where: Meet us at 5700 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
(Greene St & Chelten Ave)

Who: Organized by I Love Thy Hood and Germantown United CDC, in partnership with Weavers Way Co-op, Friends of Vernon Park, Maplewood Collective, Jeantel Landscaping, P*k A Panel Hardware, and Selah By Designs. Supported by the City of Philadelphia’s PHL Taking Care of Business program.

What We’ll Do:
Clean up the area to make Germantown shine
Build garden beds to enhance the neighborhood for residents, shoppers, and businesses

🛠 What to Bring:
Some supplies will be provided, but if you can, bring your own broom, pail, and gloves. (Parking is free on Sundays, and buses H, XH, 26, 23, and 55 stop nearby.)

Let’s start 2025 strong by coming together to create a cleaner, brighter, and more connected Germantown. We can’t wait to see you there!

Can’t make it this Sunday? There are plenty of opportunities to serve other areas of Germantown—let’s keep the momentum going! Email [email protected] with any cleanup events, and we’ll help spread the word!

09/25/2024

PHILLY IS LOOKING A LITTLE MORE ORANGE 🧡

Excited to welcome these incredible folks to the orange can club!

📍Hansberry Nature Garden Center
📍Northern Liberties

If you’re interested in joining the club, head to ilovethyhood.org and click “GET A CAN”. OR, send an email to [email protected].

Always and forever, we thank you for your support and continued partnership in helping to clean up Philly one orange can at a time. We could not do this without you.

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07/31/2024

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And these new can owners are ready to join the other 168 folks across Philadelphia doing their part to cleanup, one orange can at a time!

Want to learn more about I Love Thy Hood and get a can for your block, office or school?

📲 Head to www.ilovethyhood.org and click “Get A Can”.
📸: #1 x our new can owner (and her furbaby), !

06/05/2024

Wishing our co-founders Bria (6/4) and Matthew (6/5) the happiest of birthdays!

Always grateful for the hard-work and dedication to making our city a better place🧡 Show them some love!

05/10/2024

Our co-founders Matthew + Bria are honored to be a 2024 recipient of the Whitney M. Young Jr. Power Broker Award, presented by Next Philadelphia🧡🏆

“Matthew and Bria George, Philadelpha natives who have a shared passion for community and environmental stewardship.In August 2019, they co-founded , a groundbreaking organization aimed at combating the pervasive trash epidemic plaguing Philadelphia.

Over 650 entities and individuals have reached out for support, resulting in the installation of 158 I Love Thy Hood trash cans spanning the Philadelphia region. By making waste management sustainable, affordable, and even cool, Matthew and Bria have inspired a new generation of environmental activists.”

🗓️: Saturday, June 8th
⏱️: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
📍: Broad Hall | 699 North Broad Street
🎫: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-whitney-m-young-jr-power-broker-awards-tickets-871472988167?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

04/30/2024

Our co-founder Bria had such an amazing time speaking at EcoFair! ♻️💐

Thank you to .news for letting her share her sustainable passions through + .

Meeting each person, where they are on their sustainable journey is important and we’re glad to have shared that message.

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04/15/2024

Come together and join I Love Thy Hood, The Boozy Mutt and other local businesses in working together to clean the streets of our neighborhoods! We will be cleaning up the Fairmount area, stopping at the following business along the way:

Lazzos Pizza & Grill, Rybrew, Over the Moon, 2637 Brew, Crime & Punishment & Together Skate & Coffee. There will be an I Love Thy Hood can at each location.

Ending back at The Boozy Mutt to mingle and enjoy a crafted I Love Thy Hood cocktail. $1 from every cocktail sold will be donated to sponsor a an I Love Thy Hood Can.

We encourage you to bring your own cleaning tools but some will be available for use during the cleanup!
We hope to see you there!

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Details:

Date: Sunday, April 21st, 2024

Location: | 2639 Poplar St | Philadelphia, PA 19130

Time: 2:30pm (gathering at The Boozy Mutt) / 3:00pm (Cleanup start time)

Sign Up: Come as you are (you can sign up at the event) or visit www.ilovethyhood.org to register 🧡

03/18/2024

📍⛳️ NEW CAN ALERT: !

We love to see the expansion of cans in our city and were so excited to have manager of Libertee Grounds on Girard Avenue, Ann, join the orange can club. Stop by, play a round, and dispose of your waste in the bright orange can!

If you’re interested in getting a can for your home or business, email us at [email protected]!

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02/25/2024

❤️NEW MERCH❤️AVAILABLE AT SHOP.ILOVETHYHOOD.ORG

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