Change Language
If you are a customer with a product-related inquiry, please contact us at www.toro.com/en/customer-support/contact. If you are a member of the media, please contact the appropriate individual shown below:
The ARA Foundation Completes Impact Project and Donates $20,000 to Sherbrooke Community Centre
The American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation and The Toro Company Foundation donated equipment, volunteers and a $20,000 grant to install new fencing, sidewalk extensions, and landscape improvements to Sherbrooke Community Centre on Sept 10. Collaborators from 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 and Sunbelt Rentals Squamish joined forces to help revitalize the landscape and property.
Sherbrooke Community Centre is a long-term care facility recognized for its high standards in personal and nursing care. It offers a range of services, including physiotherapy and recreational programs, to support residents’ health and quality of life. The center is dedicated to creating a vibrant, supportive environment for those it serves.
“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.”
On the day of the project, more than 40 volunteers worked to transform the outdoor space at Sherbrooke Community Centre. They installed 240 linear feet of decorative iron fencing, removed trees, ground stumps, extended a sidewalk and spread more than 15 yds. of mulch. The area was turned into a safe, inviting green space for residents to enjoy.
“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.”
About The Toro Company
The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. With net sales of $4.6 billion in fiscal 2024, The Toro Company’s global presence extends to more than 125 countries through a family of brands that includes Toro, Ditch Witch, Exmark, Spartan, BOSS, Ventrac, American Augers, Subsite, HammerHead, Radius, Perrot, Hayter, Unique Lighting Systems, Irritrol, and Lawn-Boy. Through constant innovation and caring relationships built on trust and integrity, The Toro Company and its family of brands have built a legacy of excellence by helping customers work on golf courses, sports fields, construction sites, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties and agricultural operations. For more information, visit www.thetorocompany.com.
About ARA Foundation
The American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation, Moline, Ill., is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting the equipment and event rental industry. It is affiliated with the ARA, an international trade association for owners of equipment and event rental businesses and the manufacturers and suppliers of construction/industrial, general tool and party/event rental equipment. The ARA Foundation offers scholarships, mentoring opportunities, employee training assistance and disaster relief to the industry.The ARA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is the heart of the equipment and event rental industry. Its mission is to implement programs that create educational opportunities, build relationships, and aid the industry. The Foundation provides support through its five programs – Employee Training Assistance, Young Professional Development, Scholarships, Disaster Relief, and the newest Community Impact Program. The ARA Foundation strives to have a positive influence on the equipment and event rental industry and be recognized as a philanthropic leader.