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The ARA Foundation and The Toro Company Foundation Complete Impact Project and Donate $20,000 to The Playing Field in Madison, Wis.
The American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation and The Toro Company Foundation donated equipment and volunteers to provide outdoor play areas at The Playing Field’s new childcare facility in Madison on July 23. Volunteers and equipment from 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 and United Way of Dane County joined forces to revitalize the landscape with new trees and sod for five playgrounds.
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. They also partner with Road Home and Plumbers Union Local 75 to assist families with stable affordable housing, case management services and workforce development. This is just one of the many ARA Foundation Community Impact Projects that take place across the country to improve communities in which ARA members live.
“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.”
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.
In addition to the work done on the property, The ARA Foundation donated a $20,000 grant to The Playing Field to support the expenses associated with the project.
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.