NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN UP ZONES
& SCHEDULES
By adopting a zone near your home, school, place of worship, or workplace, you’re helping to keep your part of the neighborhood vibrant and welcoming. Of course, you’re welcome to volunteer in any or all zones, choosing what works best for your schedule.
We love student involvement and gladly encourage it! Volunteering with HERO is a great way to earn community service credits for college applications or to build a strong resume. Join us to make a positive impact while gaining valuable experience.
Zone 1: Plaza Side
Sat. 01/18/25
9:00 am to 11:00 am
MEET/RETURN: Rio Plaza School
600 Simon Way
AREAS: School’s outer campus and gutters,
Cortez (around school)
Simon to Vineyard return from opposite side of street
Balboa (around school) Simon to Rose return from opposite side of street
Zone 2: Rose Avenue
Sat. 01/25/25
9:00 am to 11:00 am
MEET/RETURN: Rio Del Valle
3100 North Rose Avenue
AREAS: School’s outer campus facing Rose
From Simon to Walnut*
From Walnut to Stroube*
*Along railed sidewalks
Zone 3: Rio Real
Sat. 02/01/25
9:00 am to 11:00 am
MEET/RETURN: Rio Real School
1140 Kenny Street
AREAS: School’s outer campus facing Kenny Street
Wright Road
El Rio School Lane (Private Street)
*Litter pick up, plant installations, graffiti removal, illegal dumping, upkeep of Free Little Libraries
Zone 4: Ventura Blvd
Sat. 03/15/25
9:00 am to 11:00 am
MEET/RETURN: Santa Clara Chapel
1333 E. Ventura Blvd
AREAS: Ventura Blvd along the chain linked fence to the empty lot at the corner of Cortez and Ventura Blvd
Zone 5: Vineyard & Library
Sat. 02/15/25
9:00 am to 11:00 am
MEET: Albert H. Soliz Library
2820 Jourdan St.
END: Vecino’s Parking Lot
3380 E. Vineyard
AREA: Around the library
Alley between La Huerta & old El Rio School to Walnut
Collins up against the fence to Fruit Stand, litter and weeds
East side of Vineyard from Walnut to Simon Way
More Ways to Help
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Lend a Hand with Transport – If you have a truck, help us move collected bags of litter to drop-off points.
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Donate Supplies or Refreshments – Contribute essential supplies like push brooms, rakes, litter grabbers or refreshments for our hardworking volunteers.
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Support Beautification Projects – Your donations help fund the installments and upkeep of murals, community plants, graffiti removal and more!
