To Add Excitement Arrange for McGruff to appear and distribute anti-vandalism and other crime prevention material. Provide refreshments to workers or hold a neighborhood block party after the clean-up. Ask a local movie theater to donate free passes to the clean-up volunteers. Award McGruff painters caps to volunteers. Partners Neighborhood Watch and civic groups can provide volunteers.
Local businesses can donate the paint removal and painting supplies.
Teens who help clean up graffiti will be less likely to become involved in acts of vandalism. Local merchants can provide gifts to reward volunteers. State or county agencies may have special requirements regarding the color of paint used if the clean-up is on state or county buildings, walls, or property.