Citizen originated grass roots program started in August 1996.
Program highly endorsed by the Mayor and City Council.
Concerns, problems, suggestions, or to volunteer: please call 301-722-2000. Your participation is highly needed and valued!
Planning meetings held on the first Monday of each month at 121 N. Centre Street at 7:00 p.m. Call the contact numbers to the right to confirm.
All planning meetings open to the public ...join us!
Co-sponsors (with County United Way) annual Day of Caring and Sharing for Cumberland.
Benefits
Many improvements to public properties were accomplished through citizens' efforts
Citizens feeling renewed sense of civic pride
Neighborhoods and community groups work together for the benefit of everyone
Excellent cooperation between businesses, civic groups, city employees and civic volunteers
Participation
Thousands of people have participated in Let's Beautify Cumberland! (LBC!) activities since 1996. Not just citizens of Cumberland are involved - we have had people from Flintstone, Frostburg, Fort Ashby, Hyndman, and Bedford participate in LBC! projects.
People of all ages are welcome to help beautify the Queen City through LBC! projects. Local community groups help accomplish many projects that involve LBC!
Garden clubs and civic groups can adopt parklets (a.k.a "the Beauty Spots") to maintain...call 301-722-2000 to see what parklets available and volunteer your group.
Several committee members also work with Shade Tree Commission, planting trees and shrubs.
Several local schools have assisted LBC! by growing and planting plants, painting several signs and fences, and doing some general litter pick-up.
Several local businesses have donated wood, paint, plants, and many other miscellaneous supplies over several years. If your business is interested in helping call 301-722-2000.
Local media help to publicize Let's Beautify Cumberland! programs and events.