“All I can say is thank you God…if it wasn’t for the Urban corps I would not have got this once in a lifetime opportunity”
– Savonda Gunner, Corpsmember

"Urban Corps takes care of all our recyclables...They do us a big service...They've done a great job.."
- Bill Wilson, General Manager, Qualcomm Stadium

"I have had the opportunity to work and be with the young people of the Urban Corps of San Diego on a number of occasions. I found them to be hardworking, enthusiastic and in really good humor...they worked together as a team...many of them when challenged, have strong leadership potential."
- James Hubbell, Artist and Architect

"I appreciate your (Urban Corps of San Diego) dedication and efforts to make our community a cleaner place to live."
- The Honorable Juan Vargas, Assemblyman

“Without the help of Urban Corps we wouldn’t be able to call San Diego ‘worthy of our affection’.”
– The Honorable Dick Murphy, Mayor of San Diego

"I've been a long-time supporter of the Urban Corps. Exposing young people to a variety of jobs shows them the kind of skills they'll need to join the work force. It helps them get a realistic picture of what employers are looking for. And most important, they quickly learn that staying in school or in job training programs is the best way to succeed."
- State Assembly Speaker pro Tempore, Christine Kehoe