Ecologel Renews Its Commitment to GreenCare for Troops
Cleveland, Ohio
For the third consecutive year, Ecologel will be an official Silver sponsor of Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops™ program.
Illinois Volunteer Follows Family’s Deep Commitment to Service
McHenry, Illinois
Eric Doersam has been an enthusiastic volunteer of GreenCare and SnowCare for Troops from the time the opportunity was presented to him.
Honoring His Family’s Sacrifice
Freemont Center, New York
Volunteering for the SnowCare for Troops program is a deeply personal experience for David Holt of Turning Leaves Landscape.
Celebrating SnowCare for Troops Awareness Week
Cleveland, Ohio
Project EverGreen’s SnowCare for Troops program provides complimentary snow and ice removal services and peace of mind for the families of deployed military personnel and now healthcare professionals.
Executive Director's Message - Why We Volunteer
Cleveland, Ohio
Throughout the pandemic – and faced with a lot of uncertainty – Project EverGreen’s diverse community of volunteers delivered for communities and military families.
A Natural Enjoyment for Serving People
Blue Ridge, Illinois
For Jon Hubacek, owner of Hub Landscape and Lawn Care in Blue Ridge, Illinois, working in the green industry has served to satisfy his lifelong enjoyment of serving people.
Project EverGreen Announces 2020-21 Officers and Board of Directors
Cleveland, Ohio
Project EverGreen is fortunate to have such a talented and dedicated group of professionals serving on our nationwide board.
Doing the Right Thing for Healthcare Heroes
Thompson, Connecticut
For GreenCare and SnowCare for Troops volunteer Nick Donohue of Donohue Lawn Care in Thompson, Connecticut, doing the right thing comes naturally.
Being A Good Neighbor to Military Families
Dayton, Ohio
The experiences over the years have been rewarding for GreenCare for Troops volunteers Jon and Patrick Jackson and they urge others to join the cause.
Project EverGreen Expands SnowCare for Troops Program to Help Healthcare Workers
Cleveland, Ohio
Project EverGreen, along with program sponsor BOSS Snowplow, announces the formation of the SnowCare for Troops Cares for Our Healthcare Heroes program.
Project EverGreen Welcomes FNGLA As An Affiliate Partner
Cleveland, Ohio
To further its mission of promoting the value of healthy and accessible green spaces, Project EverGreen welcomes the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association as an Affiliate Partner.
Project EverGreen Delivers Additional GreenCare for Communities Projects to New York City
New York City
The gardens, two of more than 550 community gardens across the city’s five boroughs, are a source of great pride for residents in the East Harlem neighborhood they share.
Project EverGreen Executive Director Cindy Code Receives Leadership Award
Cleveland, Ohio
Project EverGreen Executive Director Cindy Code joins the 2020 Class of the Lawn & Landscape magazine Leadership Awards.
Are You Ready to Win? The 2020 “Our Winning Green Space” Contest Now Open
Cleveland, Ohio
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 Our Winning Green Space contest and you could win a GreenCare for Communities makeover and Exmark mower package.
Lawn Buddy and Project EverGreen Team Up to Promote GreenCare for Troops
Wichita, Kansas
Veteran owned Lawn Buddy software has made it their mission to support military families through the GreenCare for Troops initiative.
Karen Reardon Named the 2020 Environmental Communicator of the Year
Cleveland, Ohio
Karen Reardon, vice president of public affairs for RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) is the recipient of the 2020 TOCA Environmental Communicator of the Year Award.
Band Blitz IV Hits the Right Note for GreenCare for Troops
Shakopee, Minnesota
Band Blitz IV, a fundraiser benefiting Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops and the Shakopee, Minnesota VFW Post 4046, hit all the right notes with attendees at Shakopee’s Canterbury Park.
Nufarm Continues its Commitment to GreenCare for Troops
Mentor, Ohio
Nufarm and Project EverGreen are pleased to announce the global company’s continued commitment to bolster the reach of the GreenCare for Troops initiative.
Husband and Wife Duo Double Up for GreenCare for Troops
Mentor, Ohio
The Pettis have gone above and beyond as volunteers by being involved in both the GreenCare and SnowCare for Troops initiatives.
Putting on Their Sunday Best for Military Families
Hartford, Connecticut
Project EverGreen and the Connecticut Grounds Keepers Association come together for military families with multiple makeover projects.
Project EverGreen Announces Band Blitz for the Military Fundraiser
Cleveland, Ohio
Band Blitz for the Military Will Be Held August 29 in Shakopee, Minnesota - Buy Your Tickets Today!
Lifting His Community One Family At A Time
Kenner, Louisiana
When Jason Brown of Short Blade Lawn Care in suburban New Orleans first heard about the GreenCare for Troops program, he knew immediately he had to be part of it.
Project EverGreen Welcomes New Volunteers
Cleveland, Ohio
Welcome to the GreenCare for Troops family! Project EverGreen recruited more than 30 new volunteers in June to help the families of deployed military personnel with lawn care and landscape services.
A Lesson In Doing Good for Others
Tecumseh, Michigan
A former teacher Kyle Schroeder of Schroeder’s Lawn & Garden in Tecumseh, Michigan, has made the grade as a GreenCare and SnowCare for Troops volunteer.
Selfless Acts of Kindness in Times of Crisis
Kansas City, Missouri
The enthusiasm for delivering healthy green spaces and some relief to health care professionals is shared by everyone at Weed Man Kansas City.
Smile - Project EverGreen Wants Your Photos!
Cleveland, Ohio
Project EverGreen wants its volunteers, green industry professionals, military families and green space lovers to show us their green space pride and submit their favorite photos in the Project EverGreen “Go Green” Photo Contest.
Celebrate Our Heroes June 14-20 During GreenCare for Troops Awareness Week
Cleveland, Ohio
The nationwide program recognizes June 14-20, 2020 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.
Age Doesn’t Hold Back Massachusetts Volunteer From Helping A Health Care Hero
Burlington, Massachusetts
Max Clement was eager to volunteer for GreenCare for Troops, but when there wasn’t a military family in his area it didn't deter him from finding a way to help.
Volunteer Has The Six of Veterans and Takes Care of Military Families
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Beyond providing excellent service, Bill Landis and Operation Green Lawn are on a mission to provide employment opportunities for American military veterans returning to civilian life.
Cleveland Volunteer Recognized For Their Work Helping Health Care Heroes
Cleveland, Ohio
Project EverGreen has been teaming up with companies to provide lawn care and basic landscaping for the families of deployed troops for years, but during this unusual time, they decided to pitch in elsewhere.
Stepping Up When It Matters the Most
Londonderry, New Hampshire
When Project EverGreen expanded its GreenCare for Troops program to provide nurses, paramedics, and other frontline health care professionals with complimentary lawn care and basic landscape services, our volunteers were there.
Help Our Heroes Today and All Year Round. Will You Join Us?
Cleveland, Ohio
Please join Project EverGreen as we raise funds for our frontline healthcare heroes, families of deployed military personnel, improve parks and public green spaces in our under-resourced communities and to enhance the lives of those who need it most.
Arborjet & Ecologel Solutions Renews Sponsorship of GreenCare for Troops Initiative
Ocala, Florida
Arborjet & Ecologel Solutions LLC, announced they will once again be an official Silver sponsor of Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program. GreenCare for Troops is a need-based program for active-duty deployed service members. Last year, the program engaged close to 1,500 active volunteers, who helped more than 700 military families maintain their home lawns.
Putting Heroes First: GreenCare for Troops Expands During Crisis
Cleveland, Ohio
Project EverGreen announces the formation of the GreenCare for Troops Cares for Our Health Care Heroes initiative to help our nation's frontline healthcare workers.
Not Too Small to Lend a Hand
Willowick, Ohio
Roger Tayfel and his daughter, Paige, started their business as a summer job for her but it has turned into something more and a local military family is benefiting from their participation in Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program.
February GreenCare and SnowCare for Troops by the Numbers
Cleveland, Ohio
The second month of 2020 saw continued growth in both the number of volunteers and military families registering for Project EverGreen’s GreenCare and SnowCare for Troops programs.
The Silver Lining: Five Reasons to Get Outside in the Era of Self Isolation
Cleveland, Ohio
Project EverGreen says stay safe. Be well. Be kind. Help one another. We’ll see you outside for a breath of much deserved (and needed ) fresh air.
Eight Years A Volunteer and Still Going Strong
Stillwater, Minnesota
Ryberg is dedicated to serving his community through excellent landscape maintenance services, and through his company’s volunteer efforts as part of Project EverGreen’s GreenCare and SnowCare for Troops program.
GreenCare and SnowCare for Troops Programs Off to Strong Start in 2020
Cleveland, Ohio
The first month of 2020 was a busy one around the Project EverGreen office as GreenCare and SnowCare for Troops program managers worked to match military families requesting help with their lawn care, landscaping or snow removal with volunteers looking to lend a helping hand.
Greenway Landscape Services Delivers for Military Families in Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
Greenway Landscape Services takes care of five military families through the GreenCare for Troops program and there is always room for more.
The Gift of GreenCare for Troops Keeps Giving
Cleveland, Ohio
As 2019 wrapped up and we celebrated the season of giving, green industry volunteers did their part for military families who registered for Project EverGreen’s GreenCare and SnowCare for Troops initiatives.
Watch Project EverGreen Grow On Our YouTube Channel
Cleveland, Ohio
Watch Project EverGreen help create a greener, healthier, cooler Earth through its GreenCare for Communities and GreenCare for Troops initiatives on the Project EverGreen YouTube channel.
10 Years of Clearing the Way for Military Families
Cleveland, Ohio
January 19-25, 2020 is National SnowCare for Troops Awareness Week and will shine a spotlight on the program’s dedicated volunteers, the families they bring relief to and the need for more volunteers to join the cause.
Hitting A Home Run For West Palm Beach's Howard Park
West Palm Beach, Florida
More than 70 Project EverGreen, STMA and local volunteers teamed up at Howard Park in West Palm Beach to give aspiring youth and adult athletes and neighborhood residents a professionally renovated softball field.
Project EverGreen and STMA Team Up To Renovate West Palm Beach Park
West Palm Beach, Florida
More than 100 Project EverGreen, STMA and local volunteers are teaming up at Howard Park in W. Palm Beach to give aspiring youth and adult athletes and neighborhood residents a professionally renovated softball field.
Plowing Away Worries for Military Families is a Labor of Love for Dan Kindergan
Bergenfield, New Jersey
“I feel fortunate to be in a position where we can offer these military families our services at no charge – the truth is, I really love doing it, and more companies like us should be doing it." - Dan Kindergan
Delivering Peace of Mind from Coast to Coast
Cleveland, Ohio
In November, 28 new families registered for either GreenCare or SnowCare for Troops services and Project EverGreen was successful in matching nearly 70 percent of families requesting services. But we need your help to further our mission.
Geography Couldn't Deter GreenCare for Troops Volunteer Michael Sullivan From Delivering for A Military Family
Bloomington, Indiana
GreenCare for Troops volunteer believes we should all do our best to remember and help those who sacrifice so much for our country.
Volunteer Numbers Rise Significantly in October
Cleveland, Ohio
More than 100 landscape contractors, lawn care and snow management professionals registered to provide complimentary lawn care, basic landscape or snow removal services for families of deployed military personnel across the United States.
A Change In Plans Didn’t Stop GreenCare for Troops Volunteer Bobbi Mullis From Giving Back
Moncks Corner, South Carolina
When her plans to join the Navy took an unfortunate turn, Bobbi Mullis channeled her talents into building a successful lawn and landscape care business. And her volunteer work with GreenCare for Troops allows her to give back in a very personal way.
Propane Council Announces $5,000 Donation to Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops at GIE+EXPO
Louisville, Kentucky
The Propane Education & Research Council donated $5,000 to Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program as part of an in-booth promotion conducted throughout last week’s GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky.
Lifting the Burden of A Military Family is Mission of Nebraska Volunteer
Papillion, Nebraska
Meet Marcus "Duke" Pousson, a Navy veteran, owner of Marcus Lawns in Papillion, Nebraska and GreenCare for Troops volunteer who has gone above and beyond to lift the burden of deployment for one military family.
Propane Council Announces Initiative to Support GreenCare for Troops at GIE+EXPO
Louisville, Kentucky
Contractors who visit the Propane Education & Research Council booth at GIE+EXPO and enter to win the council’s equipment trailer giveaway will have $5 donated on their behalf to Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program
Project EverGreen and SiteOne Team Up To Renovate Tucson’s Kennedy Park
Tucson, Arizona
Project EverGreen, SiteOne Landscape Supply, City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department, community residents and a talented group of dedicated landscape professionals teamed up on September 21 at the City of Tucson’s Kennedy Park to give the community park a well-deserved sprucing up.
Virginia School District Named Winner of the “Our Winning Green Space” Contest
Mineral, Virginia
When Logan Horne heard about the “Our Winning Green Spaces” contest he decided to enter, but never thought he had a chance of winning. He thought wrong.
Georgia Volunteer Harnesses YouTube to Recruit New Volunteers
Savannah, Georgia
Meet Johny Crooks who has harnessed the power of social media to urge professionals to strive for excellence – while inspiring many to join the cause of GreenCare for Troops.
Nufarm Renews its Presenting Sponsor Commitment to GreenCare for Troops
Nufarm's $150,000 Contribution Will Help Sustain, Expand and Diversify the Award-Winning Program’s Priceless Service to Military Families
The Power of Two: Volunteers Deliver for a New Hampshire Military Family
Manchester, New Hampshire
Meet a pair of GreenCare and SnowCare for Troops who teamed up to make sure a military family was taken care of year-around
Rock and Rolling To Support GreenCare for Troops: Band Blitz III Is Coming
Band Blitz III, a fundraiser benefiting Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops and Delano American Legion, will be held on September 7, 2019 from 2:30 to 12 midnight. The benefit will feature live music, food, drink and raffle drawings, and will take place at the Delano American Legion parking lot in Delano, Minnesota.
It’s a medical fact: Spending time outdoors, especially in green spaces, is good for you.
A wealth of research indicates that escaping to a neighborhood park, hiking through the woods, or spending a weekend by the lake can lower a person’s stress levels, decrease blood pressure and reduce the risk asthma, allergies, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, while boosting mental health and increasing life expectancy.
Meet Dual Threat Volunteer Brad Dahl
Buffalo, Minnesota
Meet dual program volunteer Brad Dahl of Buffalo, Minnesota who has helped multiple military families as both a GreenCare and SnowCare for Troops volunteer.
Project EverGreen Adds Green Oasis in the Heart of the Big Apple
Lower East Side
Project EverGreen returns to New York City to help revitalize Clinton Community Garden on the city’s Lower East Side and create an area where neighborhood residents can gather, get to know their neighbors...
Project EverGreen Spreads Value of Green Space Message in NYC
NYC Lower East Side
Project EverGreen returns to New York City to help revitalize Clinton Community Garden on the city’s Lower East Side and create an area where neighborhood residents can gather, get to know their neighbors...
Project EverGreen Announces June 9-15, 2019 is National GreenCare for Troops Awareness Week
GreenCare for Troops: Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty to Serve and Assist Military Families With A Deployed Family Member. Military families face many challenges when a loved one is deployed...
Study Finds Gardening Could Reduce Your Risk of a Heart Attack
Is gardening just as good for you as hitting the gym? A new study suggests that even low-to-moderate level physical activities like gardening can have a major impact on your health...
GreenCare for Troops Volunteer Profiled in Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Ft. Worth, TX
John Wallace remembers being taught early in life to respect the military and help others. He did both recently through the GreenCare for Troops program...
GreenCare for Troops Volunteer Jumps in With Both Feet
New Port Richey, Florida
For the first six months after Crenshaw Termite and Pest Control registered to be a GreenCare for Troops it was pretty quiet. The company was not matched with a military family but as is often the case with deployments...
2019 TOCA Environmental Communicator of the Year
Charlotte, NC
Project EverGreen sponsors Environmental Communicator Award with Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association. The Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association and Project EverGreen announce long-time green industry...
Project EverGreen Teams Up With SiteOne
Product discounts from leading industry suppliers will be offered to attract new volunteers to serve more military families. Military families make significant sacrifices during a loved ones’ deployment. To honor that sacrifice...
Celebrate and Make a Difference on Earth Day
Project EverGreen’s mission is simple and straightforward – bring people together to make a difference in how our yards, parks and communities create a greener, healthier, cooler Earth. Research has shown a correlation between green...
22 Reasons Trees in Cities Help Us
Why urban trees are smart investments in public health. Street trees are of great value to people living, working, shopping, sharing, walking, and motoring in and through urban places. For a planting cost of $250-$600...
GreenCare for Troops Volunteer Gets Seven Seals Award
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Congratulations to GreenCare for Troops volunteer Green Pest Solutions and its parent company, Green Lawn Fertilizing, for being named the Seven Seals Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)...
The Gift of Green Space to NYC
New York, New York
Project EverGreen, with the support of a grant from ConEdison and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation/Green Thumb Community Gardens initiative, and volunteer partners, is revitalizing the Clinton Community garden on New York City’s Lower East side...
Green Spaces are Cool 2019 Tour
Phoenix, Arizona
Project EverGreen, a national nonprofit committed to bringing people together to make a difference in how our yards, parks and communities create a greener, healthier, cooler Earth will officially launch its Green Spaces are Cool Tour this spring in Detroit...
Nominate Your Green Space
United States
Project EverGreen, in partnership with Exmark Manufacturing, the Sports Turf Managers Association(STMA) and The Foundation for Safer Athletic Fields for Everyone (SAFE), join forces for the third annual “Our Winning Green Space” contest...
Happiness is... Visiting a Park
Birmingham, Alabama
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Occupational Therapy have published new findings that suggest spending 20 minutes in an urban park will make someone happier regardless of whether they are engaging in exercise or not during the visit...
2019-20 Officers and Board of Directors
Project EverGreen announces the appointment of its 2019-20 officers and board of directors. The appointments were made at Project EverGreen’s annual meeting. Joe Shooner of Focal Point Communications takes over the reins as president from Dan Carrothers of FMC Corp. who served three years at the helm...
Arborjet and Ecologel Join GreenCare for Troops
Project EverGreen is pleased to announce that Arborjet and Ecologel Solutions, leaders in plant health care solutions and water conservation management, has become an official sponsor of the GreenCare for Troops initiative. The needs based program for active-duty deployed service members...
Military Family Grateful for GreenCare
Bedford, Texas
John Wallace's professionalism and passion for the greater good has not gone unnoticed by the military family he was matched with through Project EverGreen’s award-winning GreenCare for Troops program. John Wallace is an excellent landscaper...
SnowCare for Troops Needs Volunteers
Winter is projected to be cold with plenty of snow, which is not the news families of deployed military personnel want to hear. Clearing driveways and sidewalks of snow and ice is physically taxing and a real hardship when one of the primary heads of household is not there...
Project EverGreen Says Thank You to Our Troops
Louisville, Kentucky
Saying thank you to a member of the military for their service may seem like a little thing in the grand scheme of things but little things mean a lot. For a member of the military who is deployed thousands of miles away from home the worry about who is taking care of simple household...
Spring Touch Lawn & Pest Control to Offer Vet $30,000
St. Peter, Minnesota
Giving back takes many forms. GreenCare and SnowCare for Troops volunteer Spring Touch Lawn & Pest Control in St. Peter, Minnesota is taking their commitment to helping military families and veterans to the next level. The company announced it is searching the Midwest to find a deserving veteran...
Band Blitz Rock and Rolls Fundraiser for GreenCare for Troops
Delano, Minnesota
Music and laughter filled the American Legion parking lot in Delano, Minnesota as hundreds of people attended Band Blitz II, a fundraiser in support of Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops, the national program that provides complimentary lawn care and landscape services...
Win a Yeti Cooler and Support Project EverGreen
Louisville, Kentucky
Wanna win a Yeti cooler at this year’s GIE + EXPO in Louisville October 17-19 and support Project EverGreen’s GreenCare and SnowCare for Troops initiatives? If so, pick up a Project EverGreen passport card and collect a stamp at each of the following participating partner booths...
Nufarm Reaffirms Support of GreenCare for Troops
Nufarm is pleased to announce its continued support as the Presenting Sponsor of Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program with another $150,000 contribution. The nationwide program provides complimentary landscape and lawn care services to families of deployed...
Successful Quarter Auction Hosted by J.A.R. Landscaping
Athens, Illinois
Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops volunteers Jacqueline and Abbigail Stuebs of J.A.R. Landscaping recently held a quarter auction in Illinois to raise awareness and money for the GreenCare for Troops program and spread the message...
Twins Host Quarter Auction to Support Our Troops
Athens, Illinois
Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops volunteer J.A.R. Landscaping, LLC, started by twin sisters Jacqueline and Abbigail Stuebs in Athens, Illinois, is going above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to supporting our troops...
SnowCare for Troops at SIMA Snow and Ice Symposium
Cleveland, Ohio
The 21st Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA) Snow & Ice Symposium was recently held at Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio and Project EverGreen’s SnowCare for Troops was proudly represented at the event. Project EverGreen participated...
Project EverGreen Now on Instagram
A picture is worth a thousand words. And nothing could be truer when it comes to showing how Project EverGreen is making a difference in communities across the country. Project EverGreen is thrilled to join the online world of Instagram – the popular social media site allows people to connect...
SiteOne Landscape Joins Nationwide Recruitment
Many hands make the load lighter. And so it is that Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops and SiteOne Landscape Supply have joined forces to recruit new volunteers for the nationwide program that provides complimentary lawn care and landscape services to thousands of military families...
GreenCare for Troops Nat'l Awareness Week
GreenCare for Troops: Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty for Military Families and Veterans In Need. To raise awareness of the ongoing need for basic lawn care and landscape services for families of deployed military personnel and post 9/11...
New Challenge to Attract New Volunteers
On the heels of its successful GreenCare for Troops Awareness Week, Project EverGreen announces a recruiting challenge and commemorative T-shirt offer to attract new volunteers. The limited edition “Service Is In Their DNA” T-shirt will be available until...
Project EverGreen Sponsors Annual Award
Project EverGreen is a proud sponsor of TOCA's annual Environmental Communicator of the Year Award. The award, sponsored by Project EverGreen, is given annually to an active green industry member for outstanding efforts in communicating the benefits of environmental stewardship...
Project EverGreen Supports Grass Roots Program
Project EverGreen is pleased to announce their support for the National Turgrass Federation’s Grass Roots program. Project Evergreen will contribute in this four-year initiative dedicated to explore turfgrass and the turfgrass industry unlike any program in history. The National Turfgrass Federation...
