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A Day of Service in Memphis
Republic Services employees in Memphis took part in their own day of service, helping with a revitalization project in the city’s Castalia Heights neighborhood. The project was organized by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis and funded by a grant from Republic’s National Neighborhood Promise program. National Neighborhood Promise supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to rebuilding, revitalizing and restoring places and spaces in need.Byline: BTB Editor
January 21, 2019 / Time to read: 5 min“Everybody can be great ... because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”
The words of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., ring true as Americans remember the civil rights leader on the holiday marking his birthday – a national day of service.
Throughout history, there have been many influential people who have not only shared their own diverse ideas, but helped others see the difference they can make in the world. King was one of those people.
The call to service especially resonates in Memphis. That’s where King spoke out on behalf of striking sanitation workers and where he was tragically killed in 1968.
Service is also important to Republic Services – and not only because it’s part of our name. It means giving back to the communities where we live and work.
Republic Services employees in Memphis recently took part in their own day of service, helping with a revitalization project in the city’s Castalia Heights neighborhood. The project was organized by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis and funded by a grant from Republic’s
The Memphis volunteers performed critical repairs to 55 homes, cleaned up trash and leaves, cleared sidewalks and planted greenery. They also installed fencing and solar lights for safety and made other improvements to the neighborhood, where Habitat plans to build 32 new houses. The group ended the day with a block party with the community.
General Manager Drew Boyer joined his team for the cleanup. “I’ve never been involved in anything of this magnitude in my career,” he said.
“We feel privileged to work alongside our employees, these families and other volunteers to help enhance this community,” Boyer added. “Through our partnership with Memphis Habitat, we believe we are helping to strengthen the neighborhoods we share in Memphis and throughout Shelby County.”
