07/09/2026
Today I’m finally putting something into the world that’s been living in my heart for a long time.
I’m so excited to introduce SOL Collecting. 🌿☀️
This isn’t just a cleanup group.
It’s a chance to slow down. To meet good people. To hike a trail, paddle a lake, laugh with strangers who become friends, and leave every place a little better than we found it.
Let’s be honest… the world feels heavy sometimes. It’s easy to believe one person can’t make a difference. It’s easy to think we’ve done our part by hitting a follow button, sharing a post, or watching someone else make a difference.
Somewhere along the way, we became spectators. We scroll. We argue. We buy more things. We wait for someone else to solve the problems we care about. Meanwhile, our parks, our trails, our waterways. And sometimes even our sense of community, are quietly asking for a little more from us.
But what if we all showed up?
Greenup schools just posted an appreciation post to soooo many amazing humans that have continuously and collectively kept showing up for us and our littles🥰😭❤️
Proof that getting humans that believe in connecting and putting our efforts together….
IT IMPACTS AND MAKES A DIFFERENCE for a BETTER TODAY and a BETTER TOMORROW.
I don’t believe change starts with perfect people, endless money, or waiting until someone else takes the first step. I believe it starts with ordinary people deciding to care enough to do one small thing together.
I believe change starts with one person picking up one piece of trash. Then another joins in. Then another. Before long, you’ve built something much bigger than a cleanup. We’ve built a COMMUNITY.
Our first event is officially happening, and We’d love for you to be part of it.
If you can come, come.
If you can volunteer, we’d love to have you.
If you have an extra grabber, bags, gloves, or supplies, that’s amazing.
If you’re in a position to donate toward equipment through our GoFundMe, The ones that are already involved are incredibly grateful! But please don’t ever feel obligated. Times are hard, and your presence means just as much, If not more!
The goal is to prove that KINDNESS still exists. That our community still shows up. That together we can leave our parks, trails, waterways, and maybe even each other a little better than we found them.
We can’t fix everything. But we can fix what’s right in front of us.
One trail.
One shoreline.
One conversation.
One piece of trash.
One new friendship.
That’s how communities are built right? Not all at once, but one act of kindness at a time.
So let’s stop waiting for the world to change. Let’s become the people who change our little corner of it.
Let’s collect more than trash. Let’s collect hope. ☀️🌿
Speaking of community I wanna say one last thing..
Behind every community that thrives are people who choose to give more than they have to.
To every local business that has donated products, services, gift certificates, and support! A HUGE thank you. Your generosity helps us recognize the volunteers who choose to spend their day giving back, while also reminding us just how much good exists right here at home.
We encourage everyone to support the businesses that continue to support our community. Tap That SportsJessica Pack EstheticsSol Collector Photography Marushi Makeover (Billie & Mika) 606 Coffee Company.
And if you’re a business owner who’s been thinking, “How can I help?” Well, this is your invitation.
