Republic Services Awards $3 Million in 2025 Neighborhood Promise® Grants to 14 Nonprofits
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) and the Republic Services Charitable Foundation have announced the 14 nonprofit organizations selected to receive 2025 grants through the Foundation’s National Neighborhood Promise® (NNP) Program. The initiative supports community revitalization through volunteer-driven projects, donations, and in-kind services, all aimed at enhancing quality of life.
We’re committed to investing in the communities we serve,” said Elena Goodhall, director of Community Investment at Republic Services. “Our local teams partner closely with nonprofits to deliver impactful projects that build sustainable neighborhoods.In 2025, the NNP program will provide nearly $3 million in grants, positively impacting over 2.1 million people. Each grant addresses specific community needs—from infrastructure upgrades to green space creation and improved accessibility.
Sandy Martin, CEO of Community Table in Denver, one of this year’s grantees, noted, “This generous support is a game-changer as we remodel our facility to better serve our neighbors.
2025 Grant Recipients and Projects:
- Anchorage, AK – Alaska Trails: Restoring trails and improving accessibility at North Bicentennial Park through workforce and volunteer programs.
- Decatur, AL – Community Action Partnership of North Alabama: Building a 1,272-sq-ft homeowner empowerment center offering bilingual workshops and training.
- Phoenix, AZ – UMOM New Day Centers: Renovating shelter courtyards to create safer, more engaging spaces for families and children.
- Los Angeles, CA – St. Francis Center: Expanding food rescue capabilities with freezer upgrades and facility improvements.
- Arvada, CO – Arvada Community Food Bank: Upgrading its new location with eco-friendly features, expanded storage, and a community connection center.
- Greeley, CO – Trust for Public Land: Converting a long-vacant lot into a vibrant pocket park with a garden and outdoor classroom.
- Chicago, IL – Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago: Enhancing facilities at a longstanding housing shelter and support center.
- Detroit, MI – Detroit Horse Power: Outfitting the nation’s largest urban equestrian center to support youth programming and summer camps.
- Ypsilanti, MI – Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley: Revamping West Willow Park with ADA-accessible amenities and new recreational spaces.
- Missoula, MT – Montana Food Bank Network: Building a new Volunteer Repack Room to boost food distribution capacity and efficiency.
- Reading, PA – Reading Public Museum Foundation: Adding free, public Wi-Fi to expand community access to educational programming.
- Red Lion, PA – Macaluso Elementary PTO: Replacing the playground with ADA-compliant, sensory-friendly equipment and walkways.
- Corpus Christi, TX – Agape Ranch: Creating a sensory playground, labyrinth garden, and secured perimeter for a community serving foster families.
- Round Rock, TX – Play for All: Developing an inclusive play area that promotes sustainability and environmental education.
About the Republic Services Charitable Foundation:
The Republic Services Charitable Foundation helps strengthen the communities where Republic Services customers and employees live and work through volunteerism, monetary donations and in-kind services. Through its National Neighborhood Promise® Program, the Foundation supports nonprofit organizations, programs and projects that help promote sustainable neighborhoods. The Foundation helps support Republic Services’ 2030 Sustainability Goal to create sustainable neighborhoods through strong community partnerships for 45 million people.
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