July 9, 2020

How to Participate in Local Beach and Park Cleanups This July

Beach season is here, and you might be wondering, “When is there going to be a beach cleanup day I can join?” Every year, AMC staff, residents, friends, and family have a big beach cleanup day. We’re always inspired by the Ocean Conservancy’s annual cleanup in September. Over 30 years, this effort has collected 300 million pounds of trash!

Because we can’t get together physically due to COVID-19 restrictions, we’re encouraging our residents to have their own beach or park cleanup with immediate family and roommates on July 25. Together, every small effort adds up to big results! Read on to learn the benefits of a cleanup, the supplies you’ll need, and the safety measures to keep in mind.

Cleanups Benefit More Than Just the Beach or Park

Cleaning up beaches and parks helps wildlife and the economy, is a good activity for a healthy lifestyle, and just feels good.

Beach and park cleanups leave a cleaner and safer environment for wildlife. It also encourages tourists to come visit. “In southern California, researchers calculated that in Orange County alone [cleaner beaches] could translate into $46 million in just one summer,” said Laura Parker at National Geographic .

Cleanups get you out in the fresh air and can be quite a workout. Walking back and forth for an hour or more, bending to pick up trash, and hauling away trash bags are all good exercise. Wear a fitness tracker to see what a workout it really is!

You may think that picking up trash at your favorite beach for an hour won’t make much difference, but it really will. Even if you and your group only pick up five pounds of trash, that’s five pounds of trash that won’t be swept into the ocean, and that’s something to be proud of. So head to nearby Rancho Loma Park or take a trip to Newport Beach Municipal Beach to make the world a little bit more beautiful.

Make Sure You Bring These Supplies

Whether July 25 works for you or you decide another day is best, be sure you bring supplies like these with you:

  • Trash bags or paper lawn and refuse bags
  • Yard work gloves
  • Brooms, dustpans, and buckets (for things like glass bottle fragments and cigarette butts)
  • A first aid kit (just in case)
  • Reusable water bottles and snacks

Follow Safety Guidelines

If you’d like to invite extended family and friends to join your cleanup, be sure to follow this CDC advice: “When guests arrive, minimize gestures that promote close contact. For example, don’t shake hands, do elbow bumps, or give hugs. Instead wave and verbally greet them.” Remember also to wear your mask when it’s not feasible to maintain “a physical distance of 6 feet from persons who are not members of the same household or residence is not feasible.”

If your neighbors ask you, “When is beach cleanup day?” tell them it’s July 25 or any day during July, and we’re inviting people to clean up local parks, too! Take photos, tag Corona Pointe Resort, and use the hashtags #AMCcleanup and #livehappy. We can’t wait!

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At  Corona Pointe Resort  , we are committed to providing our VIPs with the best tools to manage their apartment homes effortlessly. We want to highlight the various ways you can handle your monthly rent, including some exciting benefits that help you build your financial future just by living with us. 1. The AppFolio Resident Portal App The easiest way to manage your living experience is through the AppFolio app. It is a one-stop shop for your most frequent needs: Convenient Payments: Set up one-time or automatic payments using a bank account (e-check), credit card, or debit card. Split Payments with Flex: We have integrated Flex directly into your AppFolio app. This service allows you to split your rent into two payments throughout the month. Flex pays your rent to us in full and on time, while you pay them back on a schedule that fits your cash flow. Full Transparency: View your current balance, previous statements, and full payment history anytime. 2. Build Your Credit for Free with Pinata Your consistent rent payments should work for you. We are proud to offer Free Positive Rent Payment Reporting to major credit bureaus through our partner, Pinata. How it works: You will receive an email invitation from Pinata to sign up for this service. Once you are enrolled, your on-time payments are reported to the credit bureaus. The Benefit: This helps you build your credit score over time without any extra cost. It is our way of rewarding your reliability and helping you reach your long-term financial goals. (Please note: we do not utilize any resident reward or marketplace features through Pinata; this service is strictly for your credit reporting benefit.) 3. More Ways the App Helps You Beyond payments, the AppFolio app remains your primary tool for staying connected with our Riverside community. You can: Submit Maintenance Requests: Easily upload photos and descriptions of any needed repairs. Manage Renter's Insurance: Access your policy or update your provider details. Stay Informed: Contact the office via text or phone, update your contact preferences, and access your lease documents. At  Corona Pointe Resort  , we treat every resident like a VIP. Whether you are looking for more flexibility with Flex or looking to boost your credit score through Pinata, we are here to support your lifestyle.

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