Since its inception, the Beautification Program has been supported by funds from the Tompkins County Tourism Program. Although this funding is expected to continue at its present level, your cash or in-kind donation (or bequest) can still be used to support beautification projects, either by providing funds for additional plant materials, staff time, or enhance existing beautification projects.
How You Can Support Community Beautification
DONATE using PayPal or a credit card of your choosing. Enter a donation amount that is comfortable for you! Be sure to indicate Beautification Program in the note section in the second step. Thank you for your support!
Send a donation to the Beautification Fund: Send a donation check payable to CCETC to Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850. Indicate Beautification Fund in the memo. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Your gift will be acknowledged by a letter that you may use for tax purposes.
Additional ways to support Community Beautification
Bottle and Can Drive: Hate waiting at the redemption center for your cans and bottles to be counted? Donate the proceeds to Community Beautification instead! Since K&H Redemption closed, Southern Tier Bottle Return is now running our ongoing fundraiser. There are two locations to which you can bring your donations:
- IthaCan- 615 Elmira Rd, Ithaca NY
- Lansing Can & Bottle Return- 3106 N. Triphammer Rd
- Both locations are open 10-5 Monday through Friday, and 10-4 on Saturday. Drop off your bottles and cans, and tell them you'd like to have Community Beautification to receive your deposit returns. No sorting required!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Individuals, groups, or businesses who are interested in supporting an existing beautification site may beautification [at] cornell.edu (contact us to discuss opportunities for sponsorship).
