Media Alert: Detrash Portland - Celebrating Pride Together (Photo) -06/24/25
***Media Advisory – All Media Are Invited***
What: Detrash Portland, sponsored by Miller Nash
When: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Where: 521 SW 11th Ave Portland, OR 97205 | Map Link
Event Description: Detrash Portland this June aligns with national Pride Month and leads into Portland’s local Pride celebrations in July. Join SOLVE for a community cleanup that uplifts inclusivity and helps make our city cleaner and more welcoming for all. We’re thrilled to welcome Miss Portland Gay Pride 2024, Nicole Onoscopi, to our downtown event.
Why: Portland's business districts are the heartbeat of our city and keeping them clean is vital to our economy and the environment. Litter poses a significant threat to our community's well-being, affecting the aesthetics and overall health of our streets, neighborhoods, and waterways. SOLVE's mission is to create opportunities for individuals and businesses to give back to their communities and play a critical role in maintaining the beauty and integrity of our city from the harmful effects of trash. Together, we can create a cleaner, more inviting downtown that reflects our pride in the city and care for our community.
Media Crews: Arrive by 8:45 am outside of the Stumptown on SW 11th to see approximately 100 volunteers of all ages checking in, collecting their cleanup supplies, receiving a safety speech and event overview, and then heading out in groups to pick up litter in the surrounding area. The event will run from 9 am to 11 am, with volunteers expected to spread throughout Downtown, SW Portland.
This event will have plenty of visuals of volunteers picking up litter, making for great community packages, VOs, and VOSOTS.
Available interviewees:
- Kris Carico, Chief Executive Officer, SOLVE
- Nicole Onoscopi, Miss Portland Gay Pride 2024
Detrash Portland 2025 is presented by The Standard, Fred Meyer, CareOregon, Miller Nash, Swire Coca Cola, and Dunn Carney.
Visit the Detrash Portland page on the SOLVE website or the event registration page for more information.
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About SOLVE:
SOLVE brings communities together to take care of our environment and enhance our waterways. Since 1969, the organization has grown from a small, grassroots initiative to a national model of volunteer action. Today, SOLVE mobilizes and trains thousands of volunteers of all ages across Oregon, and SW Washington, to clean and restore our neighborhoods and natural areas, while empowering a community of environmental stewards for our state. You can follow SOLVE on Instagram at @SOLVEinOregon, Facebook at @SOLVEOregon, or at www.solveoregon.org.