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June 30, 2026

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Overview

AFRO Clean Block

Program Type: Community environmental and youth engagement program

Overview: AFRO Clean Block is the oldest environmental program of its kind in the U.S. Founded in 1934 by Frances Louise Murphy, the program originated as a summer initiative to keep kids busy and neighborhoods clean.

Program History:

  • Founded: 1934 by Frances Louise Murphy

  • Established as charity: 1963

  • 85th Anniversary Celebration: 2019
  • Activities:

  • Block captains organize neighbors for hyper-local cleanup efforts

  • Activities include: washing stoops, painting trim around doors, planting flowers in recycled tire planters

  • Competition judging period

  • Neighborhood parties for winning blocks
  • Geographic Scope: Baltimore neighborhoods

    Contact: Afro Charities, Inc., 12 W. Madison Street Suite 201, Baltimore, MD 21201

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    Fields of Work

    environmentyouth-programscommunity-services

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