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NALP Endorses Project EverGreen’s GreenCare For Troops
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has endorsed the nationally recognized GreenCare for Troops program. GreenCare for Troops (GCFT) provides complimentary basic lawn care and landscape maintenance services to military personnel with a deployed family member. It is managed by Project EverGreen, a 501c3 non-profit, celebrating its 15th year in 2021. NALP’s endorsement expands the program to its 2,800 member companies, representing 200,000 landscape and lawn care professionals, and opens the door for more volunteers to provide services and bring healthy lawns and landscapes to military families in their time of need. Since the program’s inception, more than 7,500 lawn and landscape professionals nationwide have provided free services such as mowing, shrub pruning, fertilization, weed control, fire ant services and other related services to deserving military families. To date, the value of the donated services exceeds $10 million. “Our industry has a strong history of volunteer service and Project EverGreen, and GreenCare for Troops are great examples of the way that landscape and lawn care professionals make important contributions to their communities – one property at a time,” said Britt Wood, NALP CEO. “The focus on military families is a great compliment to the volunteer projects we do each year during Renewal & Remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery.” GCFT volunteers provide more than lawn care and landscape maintenance, they provide peace of mind during a stressful time; a safe place for kids to play and families to connect; and a cooler backyard to escape the heat of the ...
NALP Endorses Project EverGreen’s GreenCare For Troops
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has endorsed the nationally recognized GreenCare for Troops program. GreenCare for Troops (GCFT) provides complimentary basic lawn care and landscape maintenance services to military personnel with a deployed family member. It is managed by Project EverGreen, a 501c3 non-profit, celebrating its 15th year in 2021. NALP’s endorsement expands the program to its 2,800 member companies, representing 200,000 landscape and lawn care professionals, and opens the door for more volunteers to provide services and bring healthy lawns and landscapes to military families in their time of need. Since the program’s inception, more than 7,500 lawn and landscape professionals nationwide have provided free services such as mowing, shrub pruning, fertilization, weed control, fire ant services and other related services to deserving military families. To date, the value of the donated services exceeds $10 million. “Our industry has a strong history of volunteer service and Project EverGreen, and GreenCare for Troops are great examples of the way that landscape and lawn care professionals make important contributions to their communities – one property at a time,” said Britt Wood, NALP CEO. “The focus on military families is a great compliment to the volunteer projects we do each year during Renewal & Remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery.” GCFT volunteers provide more than lawn care and landscape maintenance, they provide peace of mind during a stressful time; a safe place for kids to play and families to connect; and a cooler backyard to escape the heat of the ...
Antonio McDuffy Park’s Extreme Makeover Completed
Earlier this month, the dedication of Antonio McDuffy Park at the corner of W. Philadelphia St. and 3rd Ave. in Detroit marked the culmination of an ambitious project to increase community connection, promote the benefits of parks and public green spaces, and improve the health and well-being of area residents. Located in the city’s New Center Historic District, McDuffy Park (formerly Philadelphia Park) is an important community gathering space for residents of the Piety Hill neighborhood. It was re-named for Tony McDuffy, a beloved neighborhood resident who was a tireless advocate for the community. “We bring people together to make a difference in communities. We are determined to improve neighborhood parks since they play such an important role in establishing confidence and community pride, offer an outlet for physical and mental well-being, and benefit the environment,” said Cindy Code, executive director of Project EverGreen to a gathering of neighborhood residents, donors, volunteers, city officials and the McDuffy family. “It is a fitting tribute to the legacy of Tony McDuffy that this park bears his name.” A new 1/8-mile concrete walkway, inclusive playground, picnic tables, grills, bike racks, benches and a horseshoe pit were part of the nearly $300,000 project that will double the size of the park to about 1.5 acres. Additionally, the planting of new trees will provide needed shade and cooling in the heat of the summer, and a new open grass play area were also completed. A boost to the health and well-being of the neighborhood, ...
Antonio McDuffy Park’s Extreme Makeover Completed
Earlier this month, the dedication of Antonio McDuffy Park at the corner of W. Philadelphia St. and 3rd Ave. in Detroit marked the culmination of an ambitious project to increase community connection, promote the benefits of parks and public green spaces, and improve the health and well-being of area residents. Located in the city’s New Center Historic District, McDuffy Park (formerly Philadelphia Park) is an important community gathering space for residents of the Piety Hill neighborhood. It was re-named for Tony McDuffy, a beloved neighborhood resident who was a tireless advocate for the community. “We bring people together to make a difference in communities. We are determined to improve neighborhood parks since they play such an important role in establishing confidence and community pride, offer an outlet for physical and mental well-being, and benefit the environment,” said Cindy Code, executive director of Project EverGreen to a gathering of neighborhood residents, donors, volunteers, city officials and the McDuffy family. “It is a fitting tribute to the legacy of Tony McDuffy that this park bears his name.” A new 1/8-mile concrete walkway, inclusive playground, picnic tables, grills, bike racks, benches and a horseshoe pit were part of the nearly $300,000 project that will double the size of the park to about 1.5 acres. Additionally, the planting of new trees will provide needed shade and cooling in the heat of the summer, and a new open grass play area were also completed. A boost to the health and well-being of the neighborhood, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Rocket Community Fund Invests In Greener, Healthier Detroit
The Rocket Community Fund recently announced a $280,000 grant to Project EverGreen to support park renovation projects in Detroit. The donation is the largest received to date by the national nonprofit whose mission is to promote a greener, healthier, cooler Earth by creating and maintaining underserved urban green spaces. Parks, playgrounds, playing fields, community gardens and other green spaces are the “lungs of a city,” and the Rocket Community Fund is making breathing a little easier for residents of its hometown of Detroit. “We know the importance of inclusive, vibrant public spaces, now more than ever,” said Laura Grannemann, vice president of the Rocket Community Fund. “Our partnership to develop Antonio McDuffy Park will unlock a new space where residents can come together safely and build strong social bonds that will support the resiliency of the entire city. We are proud to have worked closely with local leadership, partners and residents to envision and execute together.” Funds from the grant will be used to renovate and provide significant upgrades to Detroit’s Antonio McDuffy Park (formerly Philadelphia Park), located in the city’s New Center Historic District. The park serves as an important community gathering space for residents of the Piety Hill neighborhood. It was re-named for Tony McDuffy, a beloved neighborhood resident who was a tireless advocate for the community. The renovation work will double the size of the park to about 1.5 acres, as the city recently acquired adjacent lots from both the Central Detroit Christian CDC and private ...
Rocket Community Fund Invests In Greener, Healthier Detroit
The Rocket Community Fund recently announced a $280,000 grant to Project EverGreen to support park renovation projects in Detroit. The donation is the largest received to date by the national nonprofit whose mission is to promote a greener, healthier, cooler Earth by creating and maintaining underserved urban green spaces. Parks, playgrounds, playing fields, community gardens and other green spaces are the “lungs of a city,” and the Rocket Community Fund is making breathing a little easier for residents of its hometown of Detroit. “We know the importance of inclusive, vibrant public spaces, now more than ever,” said Laura Grannemann, vice president of the Rocket Community Fund. “Our partnership to develop Antonio McDuffy Park will unlock a new space where residents can come together safely and build strong social bonds that will support the resiliency of the entire city. We are proud to have worked closely with local leadership, partners and residents to envision and execute together.” Funds from the grant will be used to renovate and provide significant upgrades to Detroit’s Antonio McDuffy Park (formerly Philadelphia Park), located in the city’s New Center Historic District. The park serves as an important community gathering space for residents of the Piety Hill neighborhood. It was re-named for Tony McDuffy, a beloved neighborhood resident who was a tireless advocate for the community. The renovation work will double the size of the park to about 1.5 acres, as the city recently acquired adjacent lots from both the Central Detroit Christian CDC and private ...
