On April 30, a team of volunteers spent the day completing beautification projects at the Youth Crisis Center’s seven-acre property.
The man power and necessary equipment were provided by the American Rental Association Foundation and The Toro Company Foundation. The ARA Foundation also donated a $20,000 grant for expenses related to the project.
The tasks volunteers completed included landscaping enhancements and shrub removals, as well as installing a drainage trench.
The Toro Company, Ditch Witch, Ditch Witch of Florida, All About Events, Sunshine Event Rentals, LLC, Jamco Equipment Rental, Marketing Concepts, Rentalex (Tampa), Elite Events Rentals, Do It Yourself Inc., K.W.I. Grand Rental, Parker Sales & Marketing, CVS Marketing/McGovern Associates and Ames, and H&E Rentals teamed up with volunteers and tools to complete these beautification efforts.
YCC Board Member Cathy Hurst expressed her gratitude for the project, sharing her thoughts on the impact it would have for the organization.
“Volunteers have come from all over the country for this wonderful project today,” Hurst said. “There are people everywhere. You can hear the machines behind me as they get started. They are moving rocks and mulch. There are over 600 plants and trees being used to beautify the YCC property. We have young people that come here for therapy. There are residents that live here. It’s just incredible the work that they do here and I’m honored to be on their board and be a part of this activity today.”
YCC Chief Development Officer Pete Hicks echoed Hurst’s comments, adding, “We are greatly appreciative of this project. Beautification of our shelter helps with the therapeutic care we are able to offer youths and families. We have a lot of kids that come here to get help and when they see a welcoming place it really makes an impact. ARA has done a tremendous job negotiating our seven acres of property to create this beautiful landscape and it really helps our organization so that we can spend more funds directly serving the kids.”
