Keep Pearland Beautiful, a non-profit organization founded in August of 1982 and certified as an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, seeks to enable Pearland citizens, through education and opportunities, to take responsibility for enhancing their community environment. 

This year the organization celebrated their sixth annual fundraiser in the company of more than 160 guests at their ‘Plant Thyme Fall Luncheon’ held at the Pearland Community Center on October 9.

The catered luncheon served as a fundraiser through a plant and herb sale, a silent auction featuring 75 different baskets and gift items, and a raffle for a new patio furniture set. The Event raised approximately $14,000, according to Fund Development Committee Chairman JoAnne Knodel. Half of the money raised will fund ongoing Keep Pearland Beautiful projects and the remaining portion will be held to fund the construction of the Delores Fenwick Nature Center which will go up at 5800 Magnolia Road in the future.

“Considering the current economy, we were blessed,” said Linda Cowles, Executive Director of KPB. They were able to raise slightly more money than last year. “We were really fortunate to have help from local business sponsors, members of the community and board members who worked as volunteers and support from the people who bought tickets and attended.”

For more information on how you can help Keep Pearland Beautiful, please visit keeppearlandbeautiful.com

Source: www.hcnonline.com/pearland_journal