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Keeping Ongar Beautiful: Join the Ongar Tidy Towns Mission!
Ongar is more than just a place to live—it’s a community we take pride in. The Ongar Tidy Towns initiative is dedicated to keeping our neighborhood clean, green, and welcoming for everyone. With the help of volunteers, local businesses, and generous donors, we work tirelessly to improve our surroundings and promote a sense of community pride.
Our Mission
Ongar Tidy Towns is all about enhancing the beauty of our area. From litter-picking and planting to painting and maintenance, our volunteers contribute their time and effort to make Ongar a more pleasant place to live and visit. But keeping our town tidy isn’t just about appearances—it’s about fostering a sense of shared responsibility and environmental awareness.
Our work aligns with the national Tidy Towns Initiative, which encourages communities across Ireland to take ownership of their local environment. By participating in this movement, we aim to not only improve the aesthetics of Ongar but also contribute to sustainability efforts, biodiversity, and climate action.
How You Can Help
We believe that everyone has a role to play in keeping Ongar clean and vibrant. Whether you’re a resident, a business owner, or just someone who appreciates a well-kept community, there are many ways you can get involved:
Volunteer: Join our regular clean-up events and make a tangible difference in your neighborhood. Whether it's picking up litter, planting flowers, or helping with community projects, every hand makes a difference.
Spread the Word: Follow us on social media and encourage friends and family to support our cause. Sharing our updates and engaging with our posts helps us reach more people who care about their environment.
Donate: Every contribution helps us fund essential materials, tools, and projects to keep Ongar looking its best. Your donations support everything from gardening supplies to waste disposal costs. Click here to donate via iDonate!
Recent Projects
We’ve been hard at work on several exciting initiatives, including:
Seasonal Planting – Bringing color to our streets with fresh flowers and greenery. We focus on native plant species that support pollinators and enrich our biodiversity.
Community Clean-Ups – Organizing weekly litter-picking sessions to keep our area spotless. By removing waste and debris, we not only improve aesthetics but also protect local wildlife.
Public Space Improvements – Restoring benches, repainting fences, and maintaining green spaces. These small upgrades make a big difference in how welcoming our community feels to both residents and visitors.
Educational Campaigns – Hosting workshops and events to educate the community on recycling, composting, and sustainable gardening practices. Raising awareness helps us build a long-lasting culture of environmental responsibility.
Community Garden & Polytunnel – We are excited to introduce our new Community Garden and Polytunnel Project! This initiative aims to provide a dedicated green space where residents can grow their own fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The polytunnel will allow us to cultivate plants year-round, promoting sustainable gardening and food production while offering a relaxing and productive environment for all members of the community.
Every little effort counts, and with your help, we can achieve even more! If you’d like to support our ongoing projects, consider making a small donation today. Click here to contribute via iDonate!
https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/OngarTidyTowns
Why Your Support Matters
Community-led initiatives like Ongar Tidy Towns rely heavily on volunteers and donations to keep running. Your support helps us:
Purchase supplies like gloves, litter pickers, and waste bags for our clean-ups.
Fund larger-scale projects such as tree planting, mural painting, and park enhancements.
Organize community engagement events that bring people together to take pride in their surroundings.
Advocate for better waste management and sustainability policies in Ongar.
Expand and maintain our Community Garden and Polytunnel, ensuring it thrives as a hub for local gardening, education, and sustainability.
Develop and maintain a safe and clean Dog Run, along with increasing the number of waste bins in public areas to help keep Ongar tidy.
Every euro makes a difference! No donation is too small, and every contribution brings us closer to a cleaner, greener Ongar. Donate today via iDonate!
https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/OngarTidyTowns
Join Us!
If you love Ongar and want to make a difference, we’d love to have you on board. Whether you have an hour to spare or want to commit regularly, your efforts will go a long way in making our community a cleaner, greener place.
We’re always looking for new volunteers, sponsors, and community partners to expand our efforts. If you or your business would like to contribute in any way, feel free to reach out to us through our blog or social media channels.
Let’s work together to keep Ongar beautiful! Want to show your support? Donate today via iDonate! Every little bit helps us continue our mission.
https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/OngarTidyTowns
Follow our journey and stay updated on upcoming events by visiting our blog: Ongar Tidy Towns Blog
