Phoenix
The initiative launched here on 20th Street in the Biltmore neighborhood, led by Christopher Alghini and Frank Scalise.
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Italian American
Clean Streets Initiative
Adopting 100 miles of streets across America
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2026 National Challenge
The Italian American
Clean Streets Challenge
A one-year national initiative to adopt 100 miles of streets across America.
Italian American clubs, charities, families, and community organizations are invited to adopt streets in their local communities and participate in a year-long effort to improve neighborhoods across the country.
2026
Challenge Year
100 Miles
Miles Goal
12 Months
Duration
Time Remaining
295
18
46
58
Challenge endsDec 31, 2026
Goal100 miles
1 of 100 miles adopted
Our Story
From One Mile in Phoenix to a National Movement
It started with a single mile. Christopher Alghini and Frank Scalise adopted 20th Street in Phoenix's Biltmore neighborhood — clearing litter, planting pride, and proving that one community's commitment can spark something far larger.
The Clean Streets Initiative was born from the belief that Italian Americans have always built their neighborhoods with care. From the Little Italys of the early 1900s to the suburbs and cities of today, our community has never stopped investing in the places we call home.
Now we are asking Italian Americans across the country to join us. Adopt a street in your city. Organize a cleanup. Document your effort. Together, we can adopt 100 miles of streets and leave a mark on every community we call ours.
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Christopher Alghini
Founder, Alghini Institute — Phoenix, AZ
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Frank Scalise
Co-Founder — Phoenix, AZ
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20th Street, Phoenix Biltmore
Where it all began — Mile 1 of 100
From the Field
Our Volunteers in Action
Real Italian Americans, real streets, real community pride — Phoenix leading the way.
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Phoenix, Arizona — 20th Street, Biltmore Corridor
The Mission
100 Miles for Italian American Communities
Three principles guide every mile we adopt and every street we improve.
Community Pride
Italian Americans taking ownership of their neighborhoods — block by block, mile by mile.
Volunteer Action
Local residents organizing regular cleanups that strengthen ties and uplift their communities.
Heritage in Action
Continuing the proud Italian American legacy of civic responsibility and neighborhood stewardship.
Across the Nation
Cities in the Movement
Italian Americans in these cities can join today. Find your city's adopt-a-street program and start your mile.
New York
Home to the largest Italian American population in the country, with historic neighborhoods across the five boroughs.
View City ProgramChicago
The South Side's Italian American heritage runs deep — adopt a street and honor that legacy.
View City ProgramPhiladelphia
South Philly's Italian American corridors are iconic. Join the effort to keep them pristine.
View City ProgramBoston
The North End is America's oldest Italian American neighborhood. Help preserve its beauty.
View City ProgramNewark
Newark's Italian American community helped build this city. Adopt a street and give back.
View City ProgramProvidence
Federal Hill remains one of the most vibrant Italian American enclaves on the East Coast.
View City ProgramSan Francisco
North Beach's Italian American roots run back to the 1850s. Volunteer to keep it shining.
View City ProgramLos Angeles
From Silver Lake to San Pedro, Italian American communities across LA can lead the way.
View City ProgramBuffalo
Buffalo's West Side carries deep Italian heritage. Bring the initiative to your street.
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Italian American Organizations Participating
These organizations and families are leading the way — block by block, mile by mile, across the country.
Alghini Institute
Phoenix, Arizona
Non-Profit Charity
20th Street between Camelback and Indian School
1 mile adopted
Adopted in 2025
Street Adopted by Alghini Institute
National Challenge
Which Italian American City Will Lead
the Clean Streets Movement?
National Progress1 / 100 miles
99 miles to go until the national 100-mile goal is reached
Current Leader
🥇Phoenix
🇺🇸Arizona
Miles Adopted1mi
Volunteers4
★Founding City
Leader progress1.0%
Rankings
Italian American Clean Streets
Leaderboard
Cities and organizations competing to adopt 100 miles of streets across America.
| Rank | City | Miles Adopted | Volunteers |
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| 🥇 | PhoenixAZ★Founding City | 1mi | 4 |
| 🥈 | ChicagoIL | — | — |
| 🥉 | New YorkNY | — | — |
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Phoenix★Founding City
Arizona
1
miles
4volunteers
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Chicago
Illinois
—
miles
—volunteers
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New York
New York
—
miles
—volunteers
Rankings update as new street adoptions are submitted and approved. Miles reflect verified adoptions only.
Take Action
Bring Your City to the Top
Adopt a street in your city, submit your story, and put your hometown on the national map. Every mile counts toward the 100-mile goal.
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Italian American Clean Streets Map
Every pin marks a street adopted by an Italian American community member. Click to see their story.
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Our Progress
Miles Adopted So Far
Every mile adopted is a neighborhood improved and a community strengthened.
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Help us reach 100 miles. Adopt a street in your city and add your mile to the map.
Take Action
Adopt a Street in Your Community
Find your city's program, gather your crew, and add your mile to the map. It starts with one block.
Recognize Your Participation
Download Your Partner Badge
Participants in the Clean Streets Initiative can download an official partner badge and share it with their community.
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Join the movement. Help Italian Americans adopt 100 miles of streets across America.