Urban Corps of San Diego County was selected as a recipient of a $250,000 grant to fund the revitalization of the Otay Valley Regional Park as part of Republic Services’ 2023 National Neighborhood Promise program, a nationwide community revitalization initiative. The grant will support extensive restoration including debris and hazardous waste removal.

Since 2018, National Neighborhood Promise has provided partner organizations with funding, products and services, serving as an engine for local revitalization efforts. In addition, the Republic Services Charitable Foundation prioritizes volunteerism by providing employees opportunities to give back to the communities in which they live and work. To date, the Foundation has funded nearly 70 National Neighborhood Promise projects across all Republic Services’ charitable giving efforts and positively impacted nearly 6 million people.