Help Us Keep East Jefferson Clean, Safe & Vibrant!
support our clean ambassador program!
A simple and meaningful way to support our mission and work is with a financial contribution. With your help, we can serve even more Detroiters with our comprehensive housing, clean & safe, and small business services.
JEI funds Clean Ambassadors to provide an enhanced level of care to public spaces along east Jefferson Avenue, the lower portion of the Dennis Archer, Jr. Greenway, and key eastern gateways at Alter & Jefferson, and Alter & Kercheval.
Clean Ambassadors provide litter management services 3x weekly to more than 15 miles of sidewalks. They maintain more than 155 pedestrian trash cans, remove unsightly graffiti, decals, flyers, paint, posters and stickers from public spaces.
Our Ambassadors provide hospitality services to residents, visitors, shoppers and business owners; Interacting by providing directions, restaurant recommendations, and even umbrella escorts when it’s raining. They also regularly check-in with area businesses.
Clean Ambassadors also provide motor vehicle assistance including changing a flat tire, jumping a dead battery, or helping drivers who have locked their keys in the car. Lastly, our Ambassors provide additional eyes on the street to boost public safety and help JEI identify issues before they become a problem.
How You Can Help
Your contribution can make a significant impact. There are several ways to get involved:
Become a Sponsor: Join our list of esteemed sponsors and showcase your commitment to the community.
Make a Donation: Every dollar counts and goes directly to funding the Clean Ambassador program.
Spread the Word: Share our campaign with your network to increase visibility and support.
Download Our Sponsorship Deck
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how your business or organization can make a difference, please download our detailed Sponsorship Deck (PDF). This document provides comprehensive information on the benefits of sponsorship, donation levels, and how to get involved.
Get Involved Today
We invite you to be a part of this transformative initiative. Your support will help us achieve our goal of a cleaner, more vibrant East Jefferson community. Together, we can make a lasting difference!
For more information or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Joshua Elling at JElling@JeffersonEast.org or call (313) 314-2679.
Thank you for making a difference!
Our work is made possible by the generous support of our partners and community!
As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Tax laws require us to notify you that this letter is the official acknowledgment of your gift. Also, we are required to certify that you received no goods or services in consideration of this contribution; therefore, the full amount of your gift is tax-deductible.