A joint project of the Volunteer Center and Santa Cruz County, The Graffiti Removal Project offers a variety of graffiti free services to community members in the unincorporated area of our county.
Our mission is to mobilize volunteers to eliminate graffiti from our neighborhoods through sustained education and removal efforts.
Community Paint-Outs
We regularly sponsor community paint-outs, bringing together groups, families, and community members to take action within neighborhoods. We organize the event, provide the paint and equipment, negotiate with property owners, and provide insurance for the volunteers. View Schedule and Register
Prevention Packets
Property owners and businesses can request a packet of information on strategies to reduce the incidence of graffiti through the use of of lighting, special paints, murals, and paintings.
Project Neighborhood Pride- Adopt a Block
Adopt a neighborhood and pledge to keep it clean and graffiti free. We will provide the material and training to support pride teams. This only requires one to three hours a week as needed
Graffiti Spotters- Drive around around your area and report graffiti, then just report it to to our hotline number 831-427-0462
Graffiti Hotline
Concerned citizens are welcome to call the graffiti hotline 24 hours a day to report graffiti in the community. It is quick, easy, and confidential. The hotline number is 427-0462 or 722-7771.
VOLUNTEER - With dedicated effort community members can be the difference and help keep Santa Cruz County safe and beautiful. By volunteering, your not just donating your time to a good cause, your investing in your community. Volunteer Guidelines | Brochure & Application
For More Information Contact
Jerry Shanahan- Program coordinator
(831) 427-0462
