Toro Partners with ARA Foundation on Impact Project in Madison, Wisconsin
The American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation and The Toro Company Foundation recently joined forces for another community impact project. This time, the two donated equipment and volunteers to provide outdoor play areas at The Playing Field’s new childcare facility in Madison on July 23.
According to the press release, The Playing Field is a Dane County nonprofit that provides access to childcare and early education opportunities for families wanting to move out of poverty. The Playing Field also partners with Road Home and Plumbers Union Local 75 to assist families with stable affordable housing, case management services and workforce development.
Here are the companies that helped make this project possible through volunteers and equipment donations:
- The Toro Company
- Ditch Witch
- Event Essentials
- MJ Miller Combined Companies
- Lincoln Contractors Supply
- Manitou
- Saint-Gobain Abrasives
- Sunbelt-Sun Prairie
- JK Rentals
- Middleton Farmers Coop
- Hitachi Global Air Power
- United Way of Dane County
“I’ve been on the verge of tears all day,” said Abbi Kruse, executive director of The Playing Field. “The thought of having to do this work ourselves would’ve taken a month and so much money. We are just so grateful for all of the volunteers.”
From the press release:
As this resilient team of volunteers worked in extreme heat conditions, they were overjoyed to have a visit from the children that will benefit from this special project. Over 30 volunteers and 11 companies joined together to lay 81 cu yds of mulch and 1,760 sq ft of sod. All of these materials combined have been used to transform an old lumber yard into five beautiful play spaces for the children at The Playing Field. The center is due to open in September of this year.
The ARA Foundation also donated a $20,000 grant to The Playing Field to support the expenses associated with the project.
Pam Kleineke is managing editor of Compact Equipment.
