General Info

Founded in 1989, Urban Corps of San Diego was formed through a partnership between local elected officials and community leaders. It provides job training and educational opportunities to men and women of 18 to 25 years of age, from disadvantaged, inner-city communities. Its Environmental Projects Department provides training to its members to protect and maintain the natural urban ecology in and around San Diego through conservation and preservation. Its Corps to Career program offers training in life skills and various occupations. It also undertakes various urban plantation and community service projects. The members volunteer for various community service programs for seniors and children in various communities. Its programs include Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, Cesar E. Chavez Activities, Franklin D. Roosevelt Tree Planting, North Park Toyland Parade and Community Clean-ups. Urban Corps of San Diego is headquartered in San Diego.