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General & partnership enquiries

Tell us what you have in mind.

Whether you represent a neighborhood association, a congregation, a business district, a school, an agency, a funder, or just your own block—start here. We read everything and respond within five business days.

Executive director
Jamar Simmons · jamarsimmons@interestcustodian.org
Based in
Baltimore, Maryland
Service area
Baltimore City neighborhoods and adjacent communities
Response time
Within five business days
What are you reaching out about?

Prefer email? Write to info@interestcustodian.org.

Request a cleanup

Point us at the surface that needs help.

Free service is available to residents, block associations, congregations, nonprofits, schools, community groups, and independently owned small businesses in the neighborhoods we serve. We respond to every request—including the ones we cannot take yet.

What needs cleaning? Select all that apply.

Requests are reviewed in the order received and prioritized by need, safety, and partner capacity.

Support the work

Ways to fund a cleaner block.

01

Sponsor a corridor

Underwrite recurring care for a commercial stretch. Your support covers crew wages, water, fuel, and detergent—and every dollar is reported against square footage cleaned.

02

Grants and institutional funding

We welcome conversations with public agencies, foundations, hospitals, universities, and business districts investing in public-space quality and workforce pathways.

03

In-kind equipment

Commercial washers, surface cleaners, hose, water tanks, trailers, PPE, and vehicle support.

04

Volunteer groups

Employer teams, congregations, and student groups can join a documented cleanup day.

05

Individual gifts

Contributions to a 501(c)(3) organization. Email us and we will send giving details and a receipt.

Email us about supporting this work

Common questions

Before you ask

Cost

Is it really free?

Yes, for qualifying residents, community groups, congregations, schools, and independently owned small businesses in the neighborhoods we serve. Larger institutions and commercial property managers can sponsor work instead.

Timing

When can you come out?

We are in our grant application phase, so we are building the request list now and scheduling as funding, equipment, and insurance are secured. You will hear from us either way.

Volunteers

Do I need experience to volunteer?

No. We train on equipment, safety, and surface care, and we assign volunteer-safe tasks alongside trained crew.

Employment

Are you hiring?

Crew positions open as funding is secured, with priority for returning citizens, veterans, women entering the trades, and residents of the blocks we serve. Send us a note and we will keep you on file.

Documents

Can you send verification for our records?

Yes. Formation documents, tax-exempt documentation, insurance certificates, and bonding information are available on request as they are issued.