Learn More About Toro’s Latest Community Impact Project with the ARA Foundation
The Toro Company Foundation and the American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation recently partnered for another community impact project. Together, the organizations donated equipment, volunteers and a $20,000 grant to help revitalize the landscape and property at Sherbrooke Community Centre on Sept 10. The project included installing new fencing, sidewalk extensions and landscape improvements at the long-term care facility, which has been recognized for its high standards in personal and nursing care.
“I think today, this project really fits our philosophy and our goal of achieving well-being,” said Kim Schmidt, CEO of Sherbrooke Community Centre. “We’re just so appreciative of the generous spirit of everyone who is here today and part of this.”
More than 40 volunteers spent time transforming the outdoor space at Sherbrooke Community Centre into a safe, inviting green space for residents to enjoy. They worked hard installing 240 linear feet of decorative iron fencing, as well as removing trees and ground stumps. The volunteers also extended a sidewalk and spread more than 15 yards of mulch.
These collaborators joined forces to help make the project possible:
- The Toro Company
- Ditch Witch
- The Rent It Store
- Hub City Display
- Rent Quip
- Earthworks Equipment
- Event Source
- Core Rental Services
- United Rentals
- Sunbelt Rentals Saskatoon
- Sunbelt Rentals Squamish
More on the Centre
According to the press release, Sherbrooke Community Centre offers a range of services, including physiotherapy and recreational programs, to support residents’ health and quality of life. Its mission is to create a vibrant, supportive environment for those it serves. This outdoor project certainly adds to that.
“We are really thrilled to welcome all the skilled workers and the heavy equipment the ARA members provided, and we are very thrilled to accept the ARA Foundation grant as well for our project,” said Joy-Ann Allin, donor relations manager at Sherbrooke Community Centre. “This project achieves our goal to create a green space where our elders can have visits and social time and enjoy entertainment and just spend time outdoors.”
Pam Kleineke is managing editor of Compact Equipment.
