Become a Volunteer
Join the Huntsville Hero’s Tour of Huntsville! Suit up as a local hero, and let’s tackle litter from parks to streets. Every glove, every bag, every action brings us closer to a cleaner future. Join Us
Make a Donation
Fuel the mission of the Huntsville Hero! Your support provides essential tools, funds community projects, and drives initiatives that leave a lasting impact. Together, we’re creating cleaner neighborhoods and inspiring heroism in everyday life. Join Us
Become a Partner
Amplify your impact by collaborating with us. As a partner, you’ll join a network of like-minded organizations, working hand-in-hand to champion sustainability and build empowered communities. Join Us
About Us
Heroes unite, keeping our streets clean and bright!
At the Erick Wade Foundation, we are rallying communities across the globe to embrace the spirit of the Huntsville Hero and take a stand against urban decay. This isn’t just about removing litter. It’s about fostering civic pride, promoting environmental stewardship, and inspiring future generations to become champions of change.
Whether you volunteer, donate, or partner, you’re part of a powerful movement transforming our cities into cleaner, healthier, and more vibrant spaces. Together, we’ll write a heroic story of unity and hope.
Our Mission
Empowering Communities
Through Action
Committed to reducing litter and promoting awareness through education and community engagement.
At the heart of the Erick Wade Foundation lies a bold vision: to inspire, educate, and mobilize communities to care for their environments. As champions of our Huntsville Hero, we use innovative storytelling and hands-on initiatives to engage people of all ages in the fight against litter.
Our mission is to combat urban decay, transform public spaces, and nurture the next generation of environmental leaders. By fostering civic pride and encouraging collective action, we’re not just building cleaner cities—we’re building stronger, more united communities.
Join the movement and be part of a global legacy of care, responsibility, and heroism.
Our trusted partners & sponsers
Achievements
- Recipient, Commendation, Governor of Alabama, Kay Ivey (2025)
- Recipient, Gold Presidential Volunteer Award, President Joseph Biden (2024)
- Recipient, Silver Presidential Volunteer Award, President Joseph Biden (2023)
- Honoree, Distinguished Worldwide Humanitarian Award (2022)
- Recipient, Alabama People Against a Littered State (PALS) Governor's Award, Governor Kay Ivey (2022)
- Recipient, Volunteer Award of the Year, Huntsville Operation Green Team (2022)
- Honoree, Resolution, Huntsville City Council Board Councilman Bill Kling (2022)
- Recipient, S.G.I.G. Laurence K. Collins, II 33rd Pillar of Support Award (2022)
- Recipient, Bronze Presidential Volunteer Award, President Joe Biden (2022)
- Recipient, Ivey Pals Award, Governor of Alabama Kay (2021)
- Recipient, Commendation, Governor of Alabama (2021)
- Recipient, Certificate of Recognition, Governor Kay Ivey (2021)
- Recipient, Leonard A. Jackson Community Service Award (2021)
- Recipient, Master Mason/Outstanding Service Award (2019)
- Recipient, 32nd Degree Outstanding Service of the Year Award (2018)
- Recipient, Perry O. Ward Community Service Award (2017)
- Honoree, Mayor Tommy Battle & Huntsville City Council Honorary Resolution (2017)
- Recipient, Prince Hall Master Mason of the Year Award (2016)
- Recipient, Prince Hall Mason Community & Leadership Award (2016)
Affiliations/Associations/Societies
- Operation Green Team (Volunteer)
- Community Development (volunteer)
- Community Service
- Environmental Clean Up
- Huntsville Bible College
- Prince Hall Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction
- Prince Hall Free & Accepted Masons of Alabama
- Prince Hall Shriners of Huntsville, Alabama (A.E.A.O.N.M.S.)
- Recipient, Prince Hall Mason Community & Leadership Award (2016)
Get Involved
Join the Fight Against Litter Villains
The battle against urban decay is real, but every citizen can become a hero. Whether you host clean-up events, participate in eco-education initiatives, or lend a hand to restore parks and trails, your efforts make a difference. Be inspired by the rallying cry of the Huntsville Hero and take action today.
Whether you volunteer, donate, or partner, you’re part of a powerful movement transforming our cities into cleaner, healthier, and more vibrant spaces. Together, we’ll write a heroic story of unity and hope.
Events
Upcoming Clean-Up Events
6
January
New Year, New Beginnings Cleanup
Kick off the New Year with the Huntsville Hero’s New Year, New Beginnings Cleanup!
- Huntsville Downtown District
- Start 9:00 am
- End 12:00 pm
20
January
MLK Day of Service – The Heroic Way
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by giving back to the community through the Huntsville Hero’s MLK Day of Service.
- Medaris Road and Sparkman Drive
- Start 10:00 am
- End 1:00 pm
Wear the Change
Heroic Style:
Gear That Makes a Statement
Discover the Story
A Hero's Tale: Available Now on Amazon
Press Releases
Our Journey in the Press
Discover the stories highlighting our journey and accomplishments.
Governor Key Ivey’s PALS 2022
Erick N. Wade has been Inducted into the Prestigious Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry
Erick N. Wade Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who
Operation Green Team, Adopt-A-Mile volunteer recognized by Gov. Kay Ivey
Erick Wade – The Huntsville Hero Against Urban Decay
Erick Wade – The Huntsville Hero: A Crusade Against Urban Decay
Join us for the Litter-Free Landmarks Campaign
Where we’ll work to restore the William Hoover Council Historic Site to its former glory. This meaningful event connects our efforts to preserve history with the Huntsville Hero’s commitment to environmental stewardship. Together, we’ll honor the past while ensuring a cleaner future for generations.
Success Stories
Celebrating Our Impact
- Empowering Communities: Through hands-on initiatives and the inspiring narrative of the Huntsville Hero, we motivate individuals to take ownership of their communities and become local heroes.
- Sustainable Initiatives: From the Adopt-A-Mile Programme to youth education and park restoration, our projects address urban decay and promote long-term environmental stewardship.
- Representation Matters: As reflected in the Huntsville Hero comic series, we celebrate diversity and the strength of Black heroes, inspiring future generations to rise to challenges with courage and resilience.
