PHOENIX, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic
Services, Inc. today announced that it will partner with three
national nonprofit organizations on a $3
million effort to help revitalize locally owned small
businesses across America that have been disrupted by the COVID-19
pandemic. The Republic Services Charitable Foundation is providing
$1 million grants to longstanding
partners Rebuilding Together, Habitat for Humanity International
and NeighborWorks America as part of the Company's $20 million Committed to Serve initiative.
"Small businesses are the economic engines of our local
communities, and they are the cornerstone of strong and vibrant
neighborhoods," said Jon Vander Ark, president. "Independently
owned shops and restaurants have faced unprecedented challenges
during this time. This support is a natural expansion of our
charitable mission of restoring and revitalizing neighborhoods
where we live and work to include those local businesses that serve
as key staples of the community."
The Committed to Serve grants will strengthen Republic's
partnership with the three national nonprofits, whose work the
Republic Services Charitable Foundation already supports through
its National Neighborhood Promise program. Through National
Neighborhood Promise, the foundation has funded 47 unique projects
positively impacting 1 million residents.
With this additional funding, Rebuilding Together, Habitat for
Humanity International and NeighborWorks America will grant
funds to their affiliates across the country, which will identify
locally owned and operated businesses in need of critical repair,
renovation or support to stay in business and thrive following the
COVID-19 pandemic. These projects will be selected by Sept. 1, and could include surrounding business
infrastructure, business corridors and landscaping, as well as
repairs and investment supporting the small business itself.
Republic Services launched its Committed to Serve initiative in
April to support its 28,000 frontline employees, its customers and
its communities. Since that time, the Company has invested
$17 million back into the communities
it serves through meals for its employees and their families bought
from independently owned restaurants, and through gift cards to
employees to be spent locally.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is an
industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste
disposal. Through its subsidiaries, Republic's collection
companies, transfer stations, recycling centers, landfills and
environmental services provide effective solutions to make
responsible recycling and waste disposal effortless for its
customers across the country. Its 36,000 employees are committed to
providing a superior experience while fostering a sustainable Blue
Planet® for future generations to enjoy a
cleaner, safer and healthier world. For more information, visit
RepublicServices.com, or follow us at
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@republic_services on Instagram.
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