OC 91TV & Recycling (OCWR) is teaming up with Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC) and the OCSC Foundation for a new partnership to bring Project Zero 91TV education to Orange County youth and families through soccer clinics and community events. During the first year of the partnership, OCWR and the OCSC Foundation will host five youth soccer clinics designed to encourage participation in Project Zero 91TV, OCWR’s free waste-diversion education program developed in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education.
“Partnering with Orange County Soccer Club gives us a new opportunity to encourage using Project Zero 91TV in classrooms,” said Tom Koutroulis, Director, OC 91TV & Recycling. “By bringing environmental education into the community, we can help students understand the role they play in reducing waste and encourage habits they can practice at home, at school and in their communities.”
Students participating in the clinics will receive soccer gear, including a backpack, jersey, socks, hat and other items, as well as a special visit from Gnarly, the OCSC mascot. Beyond the clinics, OCWR will participate in select OCSC family events, including Hispanic Heritage Night, creating additional opportunities to connect with families and share Project Zero 91TV and OCWR resources.
“We are excited to welcome OC 91TV & Recycling as a new community partner and highlight Project Zero 91TV education through soccer,” said Lisa Keston, Executive Director of the OCSC Foundation. “Our Foundation is committed to using soccer to support and empower youth, and this partnership gives us another meaningful way to connect with families and make a positive impact in our community.”