The Genesee County Land Bank’s Clean & Green program, funded by the Ruth Mott Foundation, is engaging the community in the transformation of vacant properties, an effort that has been linked to a notable reduction in crime in those area.

Clean & Green supports community-based groups and organizations in maintaining and beautifying vacant properties owned by Land Bank.

Each year, Land Bank selects groups through a competitive application process. They must already be an established group or organization with a strong connection to the area they will be working in, have experience in property