Republic Services Charitable Foundation and Republic Services, Inc. have announced a $100,000 grant to The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta. The funding will go toward supporting the Nonviolence 365 education and training program run by The King Center.
Larson Richardson, senior vice president of operations at Republic Services, said, “At Republic Services, we’re committed to serve our customers, our communities and each other. For more than 50 years, The King Center’s mission of service has made a meaningful difference in our communities while laying the groundwork for a stronger tomorrow. Through this grant, we’re helping expand The King Center’s ability to strengthen communities and create sustainable networks of leaders who are committed to serve.”
The Nonviolence 365 program provides nonviolence training for both youth and adults. It includes workshops and online sessions designed to teach conflict resolution skills and promote social-emotional learning. These programs aim to empower participants with leadership strategies that help reduce violence in their communities.
Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of The King Center, stated, “This generous grant from Republic Services strengthens The King Center’s ability to equip a new generation with the principles of nonviolence that my father, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., developed, taught and demonstrated in his work to create the Beloved Community. With the resources, we will expand our nonviolence training and continue our charge to cultivate the tools of courage and compassion in various sectors of society.”
The partnership between Republic Services and The King Center is part of ongoing efforts by both organizations to promote community development through education on nonviolent practices.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change was established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King as an official memorial dedicated to educating people about Dr. King’s legacy through educational initiatives like Nonviolence365.
The Republic Services Charitable Foundation works through its National Neighborhood Promise Program to support nonprofit organizations focused on building sustainable neighborhoods across the United States.
