<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[SOLVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOLVE]]></description><link>https://www.solve.org/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:15:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.solve.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[See What Impact You Helped Make in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOLVE brings communities together to take care of our environment and enhance our waterways. Annually, SOLVE recruits, organizes, and guides volunteers through thousands of environmental projects and litter cleanup events to address a broader range of threats to the region’s health, livability, and economic viability. ]]></description><link>https://www.solve.org/post/impact-report-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d41704c53e2b8fe124ce26</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:43:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21bf76_2b123a1636cd4a7b89047715607c23b7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_848,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stefanie Wich-Herrlein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Registration Opens for SOLVE’s Month-Long Spring Cleanup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Registration is now open for  SOLVE's annual  Spring Cleanup, a month-long celebration of Earth Month.]]></description><link>https://www.solve.org/post/celebrate-earth-month</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a1c60d2e226d5eb67c2186</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:43:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75a2d3_c5b86eb12de94f0486f4836aaac215c5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stefanie Wich-Herrlein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Communities Across Oregon and Southwest Washington Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day Through Service with SOLVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, communities across Oregon and Southwest Washington came together to turn shared values into action through a series of volunteer-led cleanup and restoration projects supported by SOLVE.]]></description><link>https://www.solve.org/post/impact-martin-luther-king-jr-day-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696fd2a38979dee627905b75</guid><category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:41:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21bf76_c3de781cd1a44a8b89c5d23a738e2fa9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stefanie Wich-Herrlein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SOLVE Partners with Mike Bennett Studios for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Cleanup and Creative Gathering]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOLVE is partnering with Mike Bennett Studios to bring together environmental service, art, and community connection during a special Martin Luther King Jr. Day cleanup and creative gathering at Irving Park.]]></description><link>https://www.solve.org/post/mlk-day-cleanup-community-gathering-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696533bdf5c800c966563fc4</guid><category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:10:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21bf76_bb4b8da1f2fc462691e5952df13335aa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stefanie Wich-Herrlein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turning Service Into Action for People and Planet: Volunteer for Martin Luther King Jr. Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a National Day of Service. Learn why volunteering for MLK Day matters and how to host or join a litter cleanup or restoration project with SOLVE on January 19, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.solve.org/post/volunteer-martin-luther-king-jr-day-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69459eef238be523262b5a55</guid><category><![CDATA[Volunteer Recruitment]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:49:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21bf76_c1abddced25046ceb925e606757b9441~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stefanie Wich-Herrlein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating the Community Leaders Who Show Up All Year Long]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every month, in neighborhoods, parks, riversides, and coastal stretches, dedicated SOLVE event leaders create space for their communities to come together. Their recurring cleanups, restoration projects, and farm days keep our natural spaces healthy while nurturing relationships and local pride. Volunteers return to familiar places, see familiar faces, and build on the impact they’ve made month after month, strengthening both their communities and the environment they care about. As the year...]]></description><link>https://www.solve.org/post/recurring-event-leaders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691f9884e76070b60dc7a581</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:58:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21bf76_e68f2441cc574bcfbedcf4932ba3f4a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stefanie Wich-Herrlein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8th Annual Waterway Cleanup Series Removes Over 31,000 Pounds of Litter]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a summer-long effort to stop debris from flowing downstream and harming wildlife, keeping our waterways cleaner and safer for everyone, SOLVE's Waterway Cleanup Series wrapped up in October.]]></description><link>https://www.solve.org/post/waterway-cleanup-series-results-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690249cdb041992f966a0ef0</guid><category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:28:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21bf76_f047322b139149988a494d6fb9500c5c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stefanie Wich-Herrlein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culture and Community: SOLVE Teams Up with Loco Por La Aventura]]></title><description><![CDATA[In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, SOLVE teamed up with Loco por la Aventura for a Southeast Portland cleanup celebrating the...]]></description><link>https://www.solve.org/post/solve-teams-up-with-loco-por-la-aventura</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e5501abde028cd14571661</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:49:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21bf76_ed050da60d364de5bbfc61278f51fc95~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_916,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stefanie Wich-Herrlein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Coast to Creek: Volunteers Mobilize for 2025 Beach &#38; Riverside Cleanup]]></title><description><![CDATA[From September 20 through September 28, families, community organizations, and individuals across Oregon and Southwest Washington came together for the annual Beach &#38; Riverside Cleanup, centerpiece of Fall with SOLVE.]]></description><link>https://www.solve.org/post/beach-riverside-cleanup-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dc15c016540f55d516799e</guid><category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:16:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21bf76_ed39f5f546074f6dbe06cbed5f59fd21~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stefanie Wich-Herrlein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall with SOLVE: Register for the 2025 Beach &#38; Riverside Cleanup]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the season changes and the air turns crisp, we turn our attention to restoring and protecting the places we’ve spent the summer exploring. Whether you're back in school, out on the trails, or staying closer to home, there’s a fall project waiting for you.]]></description><link>https://www.solve.org/post/fall-with-solve-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b722f760097278dc3aab8a</guid><category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category><category><![CDATA[Volunteer Recruitment]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:36:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21bf76_3827d9efca57443bbf5c622fc344ece0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_900,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stefanie Wich-Herrlein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainable Tips for This Fourth of July]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate with friends, family, and fireworks, but it doesn’t have to come at the cost of the planet. Here are a few easy ways to keep your celebration safe, festive, and environmentally friendly:]]></description><link>https://www.solve.org/post/july-fourth-sustainable-tips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685dbd6bb504ca89701ad818</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:27:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21bf76_617ac729f25e42d9a25551c81f1e36d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_608,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stefanie Wich-Herrlein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SOLVE Launches Summer with SOLVE Campaign to Take Action and Preserve Outdoor Spaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer is here, and with it comes more opportunities to enjoy the PNW’s beaches, parks, and rivers. However, the increased outdoor...]]></description><link>https://www.solve.org/post/summer-with-solve-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6850575d133a911f2071c07d</guid><category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:48:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21bf76_12b84e833cc34c14928c770b62c4e531~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stefanie Wich-Herrlein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspiring Action Through Art: A Look Inside Our Pilot with Grant High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Taylor Neitzke, Program &#38; Communications Director at SOLVE This spring, I had the chance to be part of something especially...]]></description><link>https://www.solve.org/post/art-for-action</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682e1cd90e544ad3c5865b87</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 23:37:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/75a2d3_6bf8ac7876004d2781f8c9ae7a456ec1/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>taylor8183</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oregon Cemetery Cleanup Days Recap: Honoring Heritage Through Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[From April 12 – May 20, communities across Oregon came together for a cause rooted in respect, remembrance, and preservation. In partnership with Oregon Heritage, SOLVE coordinated a series of cleanup events at historic cemeteries statewide, coinciding with National Historic Preservation Month and the approach of Memorial Day.]]></description><link>https://www.solve.org/post/oregon-cemetery-cleanup-days-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682c8175322e9148b044eb92</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 08:45:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21bf76_50ece2abd67a4995a585904352b31dd7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stefanie Wich-Herrlein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kick Off: 2025 Summer-Long Waterway Cleanup Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[This seasonal initiative, a partnership between SOLVE and Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES, )unites community members in protecting Oregon’s rivers, streams, and creeks through hands-on litter cleanup events across the 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GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21bf76_24a320ba8fcd47b791aae23761e17bf9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stefanie Wich-Herrlein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Registration Open for the Annual Oregon Spring Cleanup]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Individuals, families, community and corporate groups are invited to join the Oregon Spring Cleanup taking place from April 12 to April 22.]]></description><link>https://www.solve.org/post/registration-open-oregon-spring-cleanup-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e57b6aea1d5ca74adc0dae</guid><category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:39:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21bf76_860b5c8b78f94b39bde34dc017779b56~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stefanie Wich-Herrlein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SOLVE Volunteers Honor Dr. King’s Legacy Through Day of Service ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Close to 350 SOLVE Volunteers honored Dr. King’s legacy through a Day of Service and picked up 2,100 lbs of litter from Albina neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.solve.org/post/mlk-day-of-service-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678ff0806484d4dd2bc83560</guid><category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:38:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21bf76_c1abddced25046ceb925e606757b9441~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stefanie Wich-Herrlein</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kick Off 2025 with SOLVE's Community Cleanup and Recycling Event Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOLVE kicks off 2025 with a new community cleanup and recycling event series in partnership with Oregon Beverage Recycling 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