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Going Above And Beyond The Call Of Duty For Military Families
Military families face many challenges when a loved one is deployed. Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops was founded to ease the burden on the families of deployed military personnel by providing complimentary lawn and landscape services during the length of deployment. The nationwide program recognizes June 20-26, 2021, as National GreenCare for Troops Awareness Week, and issues a call for volunteers to register to help meet the growing number of military families requesting services. It also hopes to raise awareness with military families, and encourages eligible personnel to register to receive services. GreenCare for Troops marks its 15th year in 2021 and has provided an estimated $10 million in donated lawn and landscape services and peace of mind to thousands of military families in need across the country. “GreenCare for Troops is more than a program that checks a box and takes care of a necessary service, it has become a transformative experience for both volunteers and recipients,” said Cindy Code, executive director of Project EverGreen. “Not only do our volunteers provide a valued service that relieves a burden for military families, but they are also sustaining a healthy, safe lawn and yard for kids to play and families to unwind in at the end of a stressful day.” Here’s a glimpse of why GreenCare for Troops is so important to military families: “Thank you for caring for the troops and their families. There are no words to say how much of a weight is lifted off our shoulders ...
The Toro Company Wins WaterSense Excellence Award Again
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has again recognized The Toro Company with a 2020 WaterSense Excellence Award for promoting WaterSense® and water efficiency in 2019. The program recently recognized 28 utilities, manufacturers, builders, and other organizations that are making it possible for consumers and businesses to save billions of gallons of water each year as part of its Partner of the Year Awards. WaterSense, a voluntary partnership program sponsored by the EPA, is both a label for water-efficient products and a resource for helping consumers learn ways to save water. WaterSense labeled products, homes, and programs helped consumers and businesses save 871 billion gallons of water in 2019. “Since the program started in 2006, our WaterSense partners have made it possible for consumers and businesses to save more than 4.4 trillion gallons of water and $87 billion on utility bills,” said Veronica Blette, WaterSense Program Manager. “Our award winners in particular have gone above and beyond to make water, energy, and money savings easy for Americans.” WaterSense Award winners demonstrate their commitment to saving this precious resource by producing, building, and promoting labeled products and homes that are independently certified to use less water. In addition, the program offers certification programs for water-smart irrigation professionals. WaterSense honored The Toro Company as Manufacturer Partner of the Year in 2016 and an Excellence Award winner in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Toro has been selected as a 2020 Excellence Award winner for showcasing its WaterSense-labeled products at 35 home expos and trade ...
June 14-20 Is National GreenCare For Troops Awareness Week
Military families face many challenges when a loved one is deployed. Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops was founded to ease the burden on the families of deployed military personnel by providing the gift of healthy, healing lawns and landscapes for military families to find solace. These complimentary services are provided by professional volunteers for the length of deployment. The nationwide program recognizes June 14-20, 2020 as National GreenCare for Troops Awareness Week and issues a call for volunteers to register to help meet the growing number of military families requesting services. It also hopes to raise awareness with military families, and encourages eligible personnel to register to receive services. GreenCare for Troops marks its 14th year in 2020 and has seen more than 11,000 military families register to receive an estimated $8 million in donated lawn care and landscape services from more than 7,000 green industry professionals. The program recently expanded its outreach by servicing frontline health care professionals during the COVID-19 crisis under the GreenCare for Troops Cares for Our Health Care Heroes initiative. “GreenCare for Troops is more than a program that checks a box and takes care of a necessary service, it has become a transformative experience for both volunteers and recipients,” says Cindy Code, Executive Director of Project EverGreen. “Not only do our volunteers provide a valued service and relieves a burden, but they are also allowing military families to benefit from two powerful forces — their families and nature.” GreenCare for Troops Impact “Thank you ...
Toro Launching Latest Groundsmaster® Mowers
Toro is launching its next generation of out-front rotary mowers for the Groundsmaster product line: the new 3200/3300 mowers. The Groundsmaster 3200/3300 mowers are built to last and feature powerful 24.7 HP and 37.4 HP (18.5 kW / 27.9 kW) Tier 4 / Stage 5 Yanmar diesel engines combined with an advanced pump and motor drivetrain. Additionally, Toro’s cutting decks feature a 7-gauge steel deck shell with side bumpers, rugged cast iron spindles with dual-tapered roller bearings, thick .25″ heat-treated blades, and a front bullnose bumper to provide maximum protection. The cutting decks also easily tip up into a service position for quick routine maintenance. Improved productivity features of the 300/3300 mowers include large 60” and 72” side-discharge, rear-discharge and flail cutting decks – along with ground speeds up to 15 mph. Toro’s exclusive CrossTrax® all-wheel-drive system provides automatic traction control, shifting power to the wheels in slippery conditions to access more challenging terrain. The large 12-gallon fuel tank maximizes mowing time and an impressive 7.8″ ground clearance makes it easy to climb curbs and maneuver obstacles. Adjustable suspension seats, tilt steering, and an optional all-season cab enclosure help reduce operator fatigue. Intuitive controls are at the operator’s fingertips on the armrest console and the onboard InfoCenter™ displays service reminders, alerts, and diagnostic information. “The new design focuses on enhancing the overall operator experience, from ingress/egress, seat and steering wheel adjustability and fingertip controls, to ensuring the platform offers optimal sightlines,” said Chris Hannan, senior marketing manager at Toro. “A ...
The Toro Company Launches Land. Water. Thrive. Initiative
With a commitment to helping its customers and communities worldwide enhance the beauty, productivity, and sustainability of the land, The Toro Company has introduced its Land. Water. Thrive. initiative. The initiative aims to help improve water use efficiency, enhance outdoor environments and greenspaces, and educate on sustainable agricultural practices. Over a two-year period, The Toro Foundation will contribute up to $1 million in grants to nonprofits in global communities with the Greenspace Enhancement Grant Program. The program aims to support organizations in their efforts to revitalize parks and green spaces, enrich the outdoors of neighborhoods and schools, educate on the efficient use of water, and support sustainable agriculture through community gardens. “Impacting lives through the sustainable use of land and water is the focus of Land. Water. Thrive.,” said Judson McNeil, president of The Toro Foundation. “The grant program is directed at conserving and restoring our outdoor environments to ensure healthier, more vibrant and sustainable communities where our employees live and work.” For 2018, the Greenspace Enhancement Grant Program will support organizations in the following cities worldwide: Beatrice, NE Bloomington, MN El Paso, TX Iron Mountain, MI Riverside, CA Sanford, FL Shakopee, MN Windom, MN Xiamen City, China Ploiesti, Romania Spellbrook, UK Locations included in the 2019 grant program will be announced at a later date. Visit The Toro Company website for grant criteria, online application, and other information. Applications are due by September 1, 2018.
