About Us
Why we started, and who we are!
Our Purpose
Venice Community Cleanups is committed to creating
an environment of spontaneous civic engagement that serves the public good. We advocate for independent trash cleanups through proactive community involvement.
In an encouraging, social and collaborative environment,
we show how small consistent efforts result in a healthier and safer community. We remind people of their potential
to consciously contribute to themselves, their communities, and our planet.
Venice Community Cleanups currently leads cleanup efforts
on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Saturdays of every month,
and we list cleanups local to Venice Beach as hosted
by organizations with similar missions such as
the Surfrider Foundation, Heal the Bay, Cleanup the Beach CA, Zero Debris, the Venice Chamber of Commerce in Action, and more.
Cleanups
Past Cleanup Efforts
Green areas have been cleaned up in the last two (2) weeks.
Yellow areas have been cleaned up in the last two (2) to four (4) weeks.
Red areas have been cleaned up in the last four (4) to six (6) weeks.
Blue and orange areas are addressed regularly by the Venice Beach BID.
3 Types of Cleanups
1.) Beach Cleanups:
2.) Business Districts: paid memberships, in theory that business district is taking care of them
3.) Community Cleanups: residents of the neighborhoods, urban cleanups
Sister Organizations
Those who we collaborate with
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Meet Our Team
Christopher Lee
Founder and COO
Christopher Lee moved to Venice in 2020 and immediately committed to making the community his home. His work in event production and his volunteering with the Venice Neighborhood Council lends itself to serving Venice Community Cleanups as its Chief Operating Officer.
Beatrice Hernandez
Co-Founder and CEO, Founder of Trashie Yoga
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Rayna Orr
Secretary and Graphic Designer
Rayna Orr is dedicated to improving her community, which led her to volunteer with Venice Community Cleanups in 2023. Her commitment has grown, and she now serves as the organization's secretary, enabling her to contribute to a cleaner environment, one bag of litter at a time.
Justin Dray
Community Outreach Marketing Manager, Founder of Buckets on Venice
Justin journeyed from the East Coast to the West, only to discover that the entertainment industry mirrored the litter-strewn streets of Los Angeles. As VCC's Marketing Manager, he passionately advocates for education, accessibility, and outreach to eliminate litterbugs both on-screen and in real life.
Mimi Blanchard
Creative Director
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