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The ARA Foundation and The Toro Company Foundation Complete Impact Project and Donate $20,000 to Bolder Options
The American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation and The Toro Company Foundation donated equipment, volunteers and a $20,000 grant to provide new above-ground garden boxes, install new fencing and landscape improvements to Bolder Options in Minneapolis on July 29. Collaborators from The Toro Company, Ditch Witch of Minnesota and Iowa, Crown Rental, The Danny Gans Co., TVH Parts Co., Broadway Equipment, A1 Rent It, Load’Em up Trailers, Epic Event Rental and Summit Supply joined forces to revitalize the landscape and property of Bolder Options.
The Bolder Options organization was founded in 1993, in response to a pressing need for mentoring programs in the Twin Cities. They provide wellness-based mentoring for middle school youth, aged 10 - 14 years old. Youth who need support are matched with volunteer mentors who meet with them every week for a year.
The local team, Crown Rental and the Toro Siteworks Division spent two days on-site prior to the main project date, removing garden beds, soil and old fencing. They also pre-built above-ground garden beds, dug holes and installed new fence posts making the property ready for landscape improvements.
On the day of the project, more than 32 volunteers worked together to transform the outdoor space for Bolder Options. Volunteers installed 30 8-ft. fence panels, two gates, 80 ft. of black plastic edging and landscape fabric. They also laid 44 yds. of mulch, removed aging fencing, and cleared more than 40 yds. of landscape debris.
The team ground large tree stumps, removed 20-year-old trees, bushes and weeds, and added new plants. Volunteers pressure washed the driveway, cleaned the surrounding wall area, and assembled two Adirondack chairs to complete the refreshed outdoor environment.
Darrell Thompson, president of Bolder Options, worked alongside the team of volunteers and is still amazed by the transformation. “I can’t even say enough about the effort that was put forth today. The heroic face-lift to the building, being able to see the building, feel safer in the building,” he says. “We know what kind of investment it took to make this project happen, from the equipment to the manpower. It looks wonderful and we are very grateful.”
This is just one of many ARA Foundation Community Impact Projects that take place across the country to improve communities in which ARA members live.
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.