We will be accepting canned food donations for 93.1 KISS FM's 'Cans for Christmas' at every SCP pickup until December 19th!
Beautifying El Paso Together
Join our passionate group in making the city we live in a better place! Weekly litter pickups across the city that only take one hour, but make a significant difference thanks to our awesome volunteers!
Upcoming Litter Pickup Schedule
Sat 12/6: 9-10am 1714 Yandell Dr (C)
Sat 12/13: 9-11am Horizon Mesa Blvd & Thunder Sky Ave (E)
Wed 12/17: 9-10am Magoffin Veterans Shelter (C)
Sat 12/27: 10-11am 106 Sunland Park Dr (W)
Fun, Fast & Easy Volunteering
Meet like-minded volunteers and join efforts to actively better our community. Pickups are scheduled for one hour only, together we can do a lot in 60 minutes! All supplies are provided, like grabber tools that make picking litter up kinda fun instead of being a chore. If the weather isn't cooperating, we won't hesitate to reschedule the pickup for another day.
Broken Windows Theory
If litter in an area is accepted and common, more litter is likely to accumulate! A neighborhood full of litter is more likely to harbor crime as well. Our efforts with area beautification will not only offset mindless littering, but also decrease the city's crime. Fight with us to keep El Paso beautiful and safe.
2025 stats
53 pickups
1499 bags
The power of El Pasoans from all walks of life coming together to make our home a little more beautiful!
Volunteers of the Month
Rick
Hello, Fellow Pickers! SCP is extremely honored to feature Rick Flores, Founder and Executive Director of Desert Rescue 915. He has been a huge supporter of Sun City Pickers, as one of our premier allies here in El Chuco.
From USMC at 17 to serving over 28 years with the El Paso Fire Department, Rick Flores has dedicated his life to service. Although his 5 year anniversary for retirement comes up early next year, Rick's schedule has been busier than ever.
Along with being founder of Desert Rescue 915, he's training manager (full-time) for TxDOT's HERO Program, and Mission Ambassador for First Relief, a company dedicated to aiding fire and water victims. Although no longer on the active roster with EPFD, Rick told us that every once in a while he'll stop by several of the fire stations bearing gifts (Whataburger :)).
It's safe to say he has made a home with EPFD, so it was only natural for his son to follow suit, at which he did, and now is serving with EPFD (3 years and counting!) and will most likely retire from the city fire department like his dad. An avid sports fan who not only likes watching from the couch or the bleachers, he'd rather be right in the mix, on the sidelines, as a certified referee (no joke, everyone- Rick refs local El Paso high school football games!)
His efforts have not gone unnoticed. While being recognized by the County of El Paso, he graciously received a certificate of appreciation (on his birthday by the way), with various city representatives in attendance.
While holding significant roles in many local community and State organizations, for someone who is supposedly retired, Rick has somehow also managed to squeeze in time volunteering on countless Sun City Pickers cleanups and has immensely supported our organization from early on.
We here at Sun City Pickers sincerely appreciate Rick Flores for all his contributions he has made in our city and for our country.
Cheers to Rick! And cheers to every one of us who continue to make a difference by uniting together in community--whose dedication in preserving El Paso's streets, neighborhoods, and desert landscapes keeps the Sun City shining on!
-Desi
Community Water Station Program
- Free, Easily Accessible Water for the Community
- Reduces the amount of single use plastic bottles & styrofoam cups
We’re pumped to announce our community water station program! The program’s main purpose is to provide free, easily accessible water to those who need it, especially those most vulnerable to the summer desert heat. An added bonus is reducing the amount of single use plastic water bottles and styrofoam cups, two of the most common pieces of litter we see.
Support Our City
Your donation directly restores beauty to our community.
All volunteers and donations are welcome!
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Post Pickup Treats
Interested in donating post pickup treats for volunteers beautifying the city? Email cleanupelpaso@gmail.com
June 21st Pickup
Eastside Regional Park
Gussies Tamales & Bakery
2200 N Piedras
July 3rd Pickup
Magoffin Veterans Shelter
Guidepost Insurance Services
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