We signed up with KTMB to support the Raise the river event. we were told at the last min they did not want us. I added photos of the emails below.
Dear Dana and Lawrence,
KTMB never talked to us and we found out the ongoing issues were rumors about us and our property not our upstanding business. We heard from the person that brough us on after she was fired that there were emails from partners of KTMB were telling them we were not good people. We bought a property on the river that needed a lot of clean up and in my opinion our neighbors' started rumors about us. Instead of coming to us or visiting our property they believed the rumors about us. all the items we were being charged with were dropped and we were found to have done nothing wrong no fees no actions were taken everything was Dropped yet KTMB and other nonprofits judged us on speculation and rumor. they say they are inclusive, but they are not the mission statement is wrong. Not only that we were there with our successful business which has nothing to do with any of the rumors. It makes me sick, and I know that many people wrote on this platform, but I see none of the complaints about KTMB why that is. We were wrongly looked at and kicked out and it makes me sick and very sad to have to write this review. a very disappointing nonprofit that could have partnered with us and our large platform to do a lot of good.
KTMB does more for this community than any other not-for-profit around. The Great Community clean up is so well organized by the team, and I always love the picnic after - it's such a nice end to the hard work of the day. Next year I want to volunteer at one of the remote illegal dumping sites out in the BLM land - I just need to get my jeep up and running first so I can help!
The Truckee River Clean-Up is coming soon, I look forward to it every year! We get rid of so much trash and debris in parks along the river, and in the river. Our team competes with each other to see who can get the most. Thanks for your efforts, KTMB, we love you guys!
Thank you, KTMB for ALL the hard work in Washoe County - our community is cleaner and more green because of you. We appreciate everything you do for us and for your work to make this a better place to live, and we can't wait to hear more about the Green Business certification program you offer.
I love volunteering at the community clean-up in the spring. This organization does so much for our town, and it wouldn't be nearly so beautiful without KTMB. They do fantastic work and I'm grateful for the caring they show toward the Truckee Meadows.
We Tried to help with this nonprofit and they told us because of some controversy their doners did not want us to be a part of their event. they were extremely Vague and We do not have any Controversy as far as we know. Not only that I offered to talk to them and meet with them to see what we could work out and understand what was going on here and they just declined without any explanation. This should have been handled better by them. So, I assume this is personal. They also called us shady. Not one person from this organization reached out. They are in huge debt about 86K they hire and fire people with in 3 months, very poorly run and very poorly managed.
They have been deleting Facebook post from questioning their actions. What are they hiding? What are they ashamed of? Will post be deleted from here next? Please investigate before you donate! Things are not the way they should be!! What are they trying to hide??
This organization is a fraud. Their mission statement is a total fraud as they will not include community members if other donors demand that they don’t. It’s like high school.
This organization is horrible. It discriminates against people the sponsors don't like personally. They need to lose their 501 C status.
This group clearly doesn't need donations since they sent the River Inn their "Raise the River" event participation money back. The amount was $3000. Interestingly enough, the River Inn in is right on the Truckee River and the owners do a great job cleaning up their hugh space. I admire all their improvements.
KTMB helped our Rotary give back to the community by coordinating the repair and mulch replacement in the flower beds surrounding Virginia Lake.
KTMB has a great reputation for stepping in to fill community voids, has spearheaded attention to our river, our parks, and always, when asked, helps other organizations form their policies and procedures to say nothing of special events. The leadership is outstanding, the board is a strong participant with their ED in community action. The energy that radiates from KTMB is infectious. Staff, donors, participants have a real team that sets an example for other groups in our community. I love KTMB!
I have been recruiting volunteers from my employer for years for KTMB. The support we have been able to provide through volunteer efforts and financial grants speak for themselves in regards to the benefits KTMB provide to the local area. This organization does a great job in educating the community how every day activities contribute to the environment. One of the areas they focus on and one of our most important natural resources is water. The cleanup events they do along the Truckee River are unmatched in regards to impact and turnout from volunteers in this area.
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful helps the greater Reno Sparks area with area clean ups, recycling information and events, education on why it's important to recycle and dispose of belongings properly. They have been growing their ability to do more and more every year on a shoestring budget by collaborating with the community, local businesses and local government agencies. One of their strong points is excellent use of volunteers- they make it easy for local organizations and businesses to do area cleanups or get involved in other projects and sponsorships.
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful is a regional leader of what we can do to make our quality of life better. They are a driving force in getting local governments focused on the right policies as well as providing guidance and assistance to local groups that want to help make the place we live nicer, more sustainable and Beautiful.
KTMB with their hundreds of local volunteers are active in the community by accomplishing the following:
1. Cleanup projects to help keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful
2. Education within the school system for recycling and waste prevention
3. General education on recycling
4. Partnering with local agencies to advise and assist on local projects around cleanup, fire prevention, and recycling
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Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB) is dedicated to creating a sustainable more beautiful region through waste reduction, education and active community involvement. KTMB has be doing this for 30 years with help of 4,000+ volunteers and numerus sponsors and donors. KTMB is the go to organization in the Reno/Sparks, Nevada, area for recycling guidance, community clean ups, sustainability education at the elementary school level and Christmas tree recycling. I'm proud to be a Board member and help to promote location action to promote a sustainable world.
KTMB is one of most engaged and best managed nonprofits that I have ever worked with.
Christi Cakiroglu and the Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful team are committed to a cleaner, healthier more beautiful environment, through responsible community cleanup programs, effective education and community involvement.
I have been fortunate to work with this organization as a client for almost 20 years.
During this time, KTMB has created and administered community tree planting programs that have resulted in the planting of over 1,274 beautiful shade trees in Reno, Sparks and throughout Washoe County.
They have developed a comprehensive e-waste recycling program which in one year alone, collected 70,000 pounds of hazardous electronic waste. Keeping it out of the Nevada landfills and safely facilitating its recycling into new useful products.
And most importantly they have annually created and administered the nation’s largest single telephone book recycling program. Hundreds of tons of old telephone books were recycled back into new telephone book paper because of this successful and well managed environmental program.
As a representative of a Fortune 100 company that has a long history with KTMB, I must say that this is the finest and best managed community non-profit that I have ever worked with.
Bravo to KTMB, Christi Cakiroglu and fine staff and volunteers that help to Keep Nevada Beautiful!
As the current Volunteer Coordinator for Washoe County Parks, I have the pleasure of working very closely with Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB). KTMB refers a large percentage of the organizations that want to do cleanups in Washoe County parks to us, as well as helping to find groups to adopt our parks and trails. Not only do they provide support in the form of volunteers, but will also assist with any needed tools or supplies. In addition, KTMB's annual Great Community Cleanup and Truckee River Cleanup are absolutely instrumental in the overall beautification and upkeep of Washoe County's parks and open spaces. The staff at KTMB never hesitates to tackle a big project and will go to great lengths to achieve their goals. I am always inspired by their passion and am so grateful for all of the assistance they provide. I can't imagine our community without KTMB keeping it beautiful!
I have worked with this organization on and off for several years and I have seen it grow exponentially within the last few years. KTMB has provided and continues to provide much needed services in an area that relies on a healthy tourism economy to survive.
I was directed towards KTMB based on a project I envisioned for the Washoe County Leadership Academy. There were several people at the county who liked my idea but wanted some way to make it happen. KTMB was suggested as the best route to make that happen.
It the intervening years now, I have learned much about public volunteering. I have learned that there are hundreds of others in our area who also have my passion for maintaining clean public lands and open space and that, as much as I do for this group, there are many others, particularly Christi Cakiroglu and the staff at KTMB whose efforts and energy keep me humble and give me a bar to rise towards.
Through their many efforts, directly and with other non profits and companies, they do a tremendous job in keeping our region cleaner than it would be and to facilitate and produce meaningful projects with real results to all of our residents and visitors' benefit.
I started working with Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB) as the County representative on their illegal dumping task force (seeks to end illegal dumping, particularly on public lands). I am still involved in that task force, but have assumed a broader role as a facilitator and enabler. What impressed, and continue to impress, me about KTMB is the dedication of their staff to make a difference in our community. KTMB staff selects projects of value to the community, and that triggered both me and my wife to volunteer for KTMB sponsored events to help clean and educate our community. I am really impressed with the "range" of volunteers who are attracted to KTMB events in order to clean our community. Volunteers range from high school students, to young professionals, to 4 wheel outdoor sports enthusiasts, to families. KTMB provides value to our community.
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As a professional code compliance supervisor, I was invited to help Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful seek ways to reduce unlawful dumping on public and private lands. I continue to work with KTMB towards this goal, and we have taken major strides towards educating the public about unlawful dumping, informing enforcement officials and judges about penalties for those caught dumping, and (most importantly) significantly reducing unlawful dumping. However, the goals of KTMB are much broader and I was truly impressed by their community outreach, enthusiasm, and dedication - so I have volunteered on several occasions to clean up areas and assist with Christmas tree recycling. KTMB fills a unique role within our community and without them our community would be a poorer place to live. Thanks to KTMB, its staff, and their enthusiastic volunteers.
My wife got me going with volunteering with KTMB after she had been connected to them for years. I have volunteered at two events this year and will definitely do more in the future. The events are meaningful, well organized, professionally supplied in terms of kudos for the volunteers, etc.
KTMB is a fantastic organization that is committed to the beautification of our region. KTMB is passionate about keeping the community clean and educating the community, especially its youngest members about what it means to be waste warriors. I value my involvement with this terrific organization and have enjoyed getting to help on numerous projects from community clean ups, planting flowers and recycling Christmas Trees. I love including my family, friends and co-workers in KTMB's projects.
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful is truly a great non-profit that has made and continues to make strides in the Reno-Sparks area by educating residents on the many benefits of a clean community. Furthermore, the organization and its leaders are experts in moblizing volunteers. By engaging thousands of volunteers each year, KTMB has created a culture of civic engagement in the community.
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KTMB is a great organization that motivates Truckee Meadows residents to get involved and take pride in their community. Through programs like the River Cleanup and Christmas Tree Recycling, KTMB improves the quality of life of our community by working to reduce waste and educating the community on how they can keep their area beautiful. The Reno-Sparks area wouldn't be what it is today with out this organization.
KTMB plays a vital role in our community. The tireless work accomplished from staff has truly had a tremendous impact on our great community. I feel very privileged to be a part of this great organization!
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This is an incredible non-profit that truly works towards their vision of creating America's cleanest city. The staff is fully engaged and passionate about the cause. The are all very approachable and dedicated to educating our communities
KTMB is a responsible and responsive nonprofit. The organization applies for our competitive grants and receives funding because of its excellent work and comprehensive reporting. When community members call to get recommendations of where to volunteer, KTMB is top-of-mind. It does a great job of not only coordinating volunteers but appreciating them as well. Glad to know this organization and its staff!
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KTMB does a great job for our community and is well respected. As the local organization known for volunteer coordination, KTMB is my go-to resource when community members ask if I know where they can contribute their time. We are proud of our affiliation with KTMB and encourage them to Keep Up The Good Work!
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful that says it all. That is what they do keep the Truckee Meadows Beautiful. The assistance I receive from this organization is irreplaceable. The City of Sparks owes a great big thank you to KTMB.
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Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful benefits so many within the Truckee Meadows. The great community clean up and the river clean up are two of the most successful events I have ever witnessed. This organization is without a doubt a five star nonprofit.
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful is one of the best non-profits that I have ever worked with. The level of community commitment and professionalism demonstrated by this organization rivals none. Volunteering or participating as a board or committee member with KTMB is an extremely rewarding experience that I recommend to everyone looking to give back to the community.
KTMB is well organized and easy to volunteer with, since there are set dates well in advance of clean-ups. There are also coordinator positions always open for those who would like to organize volunteers. Additionally, there are tree planting programs, surveys and environmental education it's members participate in.
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I volunteer for special projects and serve on the program committee with KTMB. In the past 3 years I have enjoyed working on community clean ups, recycling programs and tree planting projects as a coordinator. The staff and volunteers are wonderful to work with and I can see an immediate visual benefit for the community - less trash, more trees, nicer parks. As a landscape architect having designed many area parks it is very concerning seeing the lack of upkeep and vandalism. KTMB provides volunteers for park maintenance to show that local residents care about our parks and open spaces. Additionally they coordinate with volunteers from businesses for adopt a park and adopt a spot, further expanding their reach into the community.
This organization is simply amazing. They are forever coming up with new and innovative ways to raise awareness and fund the beautification of our community. Our Board is very involved, both monetarily and as volunteers. We truly love our community!!
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful is the reason that our open spaces are cleaner with each passing year. They are the reason behind the Illegal Dumping Task Force. They are the reason that I love living in Northern Nevada.
KTMB staff is important to the success of this organization. These folks are passionate about the “cause” and devoted to its success. You gotta love Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful!!
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Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful does exactly that! Our community is more beautiful as a result of the efforts of this organization. Through their numerous programs, they reach out to various levels of the community and promote education and beautification. From children to CEO's, they include everyone in the fun!
The KTMB crew goes to work everyday excited to tackle community issues such as illegal dumping, recycling and blight. We are vey lucky to have an organization in the Truckee Meadows that can work collaboratively with numerous levels of government and other nonprofits to solve community issues.
As Chair of the Truckee River Fund, which supports KTMB's Truckee River Cleanup, I can whole-heartedly endorse this group for their ability to harness 100's of volunteers and get real cleanup work done. Not studies, not meetings, actual work along the River. Thank you KTMB!Janet Phillips, Reno
I recently became a Board member after I asked to be. Why ask? , I was totally impressed with this Organization after being a volunteer for several years on the Christmas Tree Recyling Program and the Litter Index. I truly believe they/we do a great job.
This is an outstanding group that does amazing things for our entire community. I have been involved in the Truckee River clean up efforts and am proud to drive by and see the lasting results.
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful is a collective community effort centered around litter abatement and proper disposal education. KTMB gathers thousands of volunteers around a common passion--a love and respect of the Truckee Meadows we call home. This incredible network of grass roots activism has weathered the tough economic times we've seen and survived as one of the regions remaining environmental non profit organizations thanks to the efforts of a strong executive director, staff, board and support community. Go KTMB!
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KTMB is a small but mighty organization that has a strong presence in Northern Nevada. As key champions for leading volunteer litter reduction and education efforts, KTMB fills in where local governmental organizations are not able. The annual Christmas Tree and phone book recycling programs, along with efforts of the Illegal Dumping Task Force, are programs most of the residents in the area are aware of - a true mark of KTMB's success.
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KTMB is a tremendous organization that not only helps keep our community clean and beautiful, but helps educate and engage youth to protect our open spaces and special places for future generations. I am proud to donate and volunteer for this fantastic non-profit, that does so much, with very few staff and limited financial resources.
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Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful has been essential to enhancing the quality of life in our community. The staff are enthusiastic and energetic and truly engage the community and promote volunteerism throughout our region. KTMB's efforts have made significant impacts to community beautifcation, through community clean ups and preventative educational efforts. I am proud to be part of such a fun group that does so much for our community!
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I love the results that I've seen come out of KTMB. The coordinators and volunteers seem relentless in cleaning up my pretty little Reno.
With over 2000 non profit organizations in our community to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which one(s) to support. For me and my family, we chose KTMB to contribute financially, to volunteer our time and to encourage others to support as well and will continue to do so for many reasons. 1) It's a cause that we all benefit from; 2) It's an organization that is run lean and healthy; 3) the staff and the board of directors are clear in their mission and their role in our community; 4) KTMB is sincere in their appreciation for the volunteer time and other contributions they receive; 5) their events and their message are consistent, which makes it simple to share with others.
I'm so impressed with KTMB's ability to use every available opportunity to educate our community about recycling opportunities and volunteer events to reduce, and recycle waste appropriately in our region!
KTMB has long been the leading driver of reduce, reuse, recycle in Northern Nevada. In recent years it has also expanded to addressing the growing issue of illegal dumping, organizing illegal dump clean-ups and lobbying for better laws regarding the practice. And the best thing - KTMB and its staff make keeping our community beautiful fun! Yes, they make picking up garbage one of the best ways to spend a weekend!
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful is a tireless champion for maintaining our quality of life in the Truckee Meadows. Their events span the arena from community cleanups to Christmas tree recycling to invasive weed removal. If it were not for KTMB, our open spaces would be filled with trash. KTMB raises public awareness and pride in our special area. Way to go!
KTMB really makes a significant impact in the Truckee Meadows. Their accomplishments are especially amazing when you consider that they have ten programs and only 3 staff!
KTMB continues to do GREAT stuff in our community. They make differences that we can see. They are a vital part in community engagement and community pride. They are AWESOME!
One of the best organized non-profits that I have had the pleasure of being associated with. Events are very well organized and never a shortage of volunteers. The impact of KTMB is noticed with every park visit, a stroll along the river, or a drive in the open space. I am proud to be a member of a group that is so focused on making our community even better.
A great organization working hard to keep our region clear of litter, reduce waste, and educate, educate, educate!
KTMB is an amazing organization that truly cares about this community. Their hard work to create and maintain a clean Truckee Meadows is so appreciated.
Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful is an exceptinal organization. For many years, KTMB has been involved in helping us keep our community clean by organizing clean-ups and encouraging recycling. Even after all these years, we have a ways to go. Our open spaces are still locations for illegal dumping. KTMB has worked with local agencies to promote an illegal dumping hotline. Just today I saw the sticker with the phone number to report illegal dumping on a Washoe County vehicle.
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KTMB has become one of the premiere 'quality of life' organizations for the Northern Nevada region - specifically in Reno and Sparks. The group is powered by a smart, efficient crew with the skills to motivate hundreds of volunteers and dozens of program coordinators to do the wonderful things they do for our community. KTMB is the force behind ten extremely well run programs ranging from solving area litter removal and illegal dumping issues to paper-making and Christmas Tree recycling efforts. Their programs have sent more than 200 tons of phone books to recycyle in just the past two years. And more than 40,000 X-Mas trees have been sent through the chipper for reuse in other urban areas. The list goes on and on and the success metrics are right there front and center to prove the value KTMB is to our community. I'm a fan!
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KTMB is a fantastic organization who lives by its Mission day in and day out. As we like to say
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Well organized, responsive and true to its mission. While considered local grassroots, it has a significant impact on our community. I feel they maximize the $$ donated
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KTMB or Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful is doing one great job in help the clean up the streets. What they are doind is letting the town of Reno Nevada know what they are doing right, where they need help and what to do to make it beter for the future. They are helping to keep Reno clean for the future by teaching the young people what not to do and everyone else what to do to make it better to live in this small mountain town. Way to go keep up the the good woork we need you
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KTMB is innovative and creative in its approach to helping the community but often humble in sharing the organization's accomplishments. I am proud to have an association with them for nearly two decades.
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For a small organization KTMB has a big impact. They do a great job in all their programs and an especially great job in mobilizing community volunteers.
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