Keep Mesquite Beautiful mobilizes volunteers, students, and civic partners to make our city cleaner, greener, and more connected. Each year, our team organizes over 15 events, from community cleanups and recycling drives to native plantings and youth-led beautification projects.
In the past year, volunteers helped:
Remove 15+ tons of litter from Mesquite streets and parks
Recycle over 40,000 pounds of electronics and household materials
Deliver environmental education to hundreds of students across Mesquite ISD
Support the revitalization of public spaces like the Butterfly Trail at Paschall Park
Our Youth Environmental Leaders program also introduces teens to sustainability careers and civic action through scholarships, workshops, and campus Green Teams.
Keep Mesquite Beautiful is ready to grow—but we need your help to take the next step. This year, we’re seeking support to expand our reach across six high-impact program areas:
Mini-grants for student Green Teams across Mesquite schools
Citywide recycling and cleanup events engaging over 1,000 volunteers
Public art and pollinator spaces, including the Butterfly Trail and downtown beautification
Green Business recognition to unite commerce and community
Youth scholarships to support future environmental leaders
Operations support to help our small staff scale impact across the city
Your gift helps power our part-time Executive Director, equip student leaders, recognize local businesses, and beautify the spaces we all share. Together, we can make Mesquite not just cleaner—but prouder, greener, and more connected.
Keep Mesquite Beautiful's mission is to inspire, educate, and engage the Mesquite community to recycle, reduce litter, and beautify the city. Our vision is to make Mesquite the cleanest, most beautiful city in which to live, work, and visit.
Together with its board, executive director, and volunteers, this all-volunteer non-profit community 501(c)3 organization meets its goals of litter prevention, beautification, reduction of use of resources, reuse of resources, and recycling through education and outreach opportunities in Mesquite.
🌟 Top Funding Needs for Keep Mesquite Beautiful – North Texas Giving Day
🌱 1. Youth Green Teams – $15,000
Support the expansion of 20+ student-led Green Teams across Mesquite schools. Your gift provides $500 mini-grants, tools, signage, and supplies that empower students to lead campus beautification and sustainability projects.
🧹 2. Community Cleanups & Recycling Days – $10,000
Help fund citywide events like our Spring Trash Bash and local recycling drives, engaging 1,000+ volunteers in beautifying public spaces and responsibly reducing waste.
🦋 3. Butterfly Trail & Beautification Projects – $8,000
Support the continued transformation of Mesquite’s green spaces through pollinator gardens, murals, public art, and native landscaping—centered around the newly revitalized KMB Butterfly Trail.
💼 4. Green Business Engagement – $7,500
Reignite sustainability partnerships with local businesses through a refreshed Green Business Initiative. Funds support signage, recognition awards, and business-sponsored beautification in downtown Mesquite.
🎓 5. Youth Scholarships & Environmental Education – $6,000
Provide competitive scholarships for graduating seniors and deliver in-school programming that inspires the next generation of environmental leaders—while promoting interest in STEM and sustainability careers.
🛠️ 6. Strategic Growth & Operations – $10,000
Strengthen the core of KMB’s operations with support for grant writing, communications, and limited intern/admin assistance for our Executive Director. This investment allows us to scale, apply for larger grants, and deepen community impact.
🟢 Total Goal: $56,500
Keep Mesquite Beautiful is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where all individuals—regardless of race, age, gender identity, socioeconomic background, or ability—can participate in and benefit from a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful Mesquite. We believe that environmental stewardship is a shared responsibility and strive to ensure that our programs, partnerships, and volunteer opportunities reflect the diversity and strength of our community.
Organization name
Keep Mesquite Beautiful
Causes
Environment & Conservation
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas, Kaufman
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Other
BIPOC Leadership
Board Chair
Address
1616 N. Galloway Ave. Attn: Keep Mesquite Beautiful