Upfront: Troop support needed
By Steve Noe
With the summer beginning to wind down, I dread the thought of the bone-chilling, mind-numbing winter weather returning here to Chicago. However, the thought of helping our troops and their families quickly warms my heart and soul.
That’s why I want to do my part now to start spreading the word with your help about a new program called SnowCare for Troops. Developed by Project EverGreen and sponsored by THE BOSS Snowplow, this nationwide program will call on snowplow professionals and volunteers to provide free snow-removal services to military families with a spouse serving overseas.
“For our military families with loved ones serving away from home, help on the home front reduces stress and eases the burden shouldered by those left behind,” said Den Gardner, executive director of Project EverGreen, a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and enhance green space in local communities for today and future generations. “We would like to express our appreciation to THE BOSS Snowplow for putting military families first through this community-based volunteer program. This program is a natural extension of our nationally known GreenCare for Troops program, where free service is provided to military families in need of lawn and landscape services.”
In addition to being the sole sponsor of the SnowCare for Troops program, THE BOSS Snowplow will help Project EverGreen promote awareness for the program to those seeking support and providing volunteer assistance.
“THE BOSS Snowplow is proud to offer our support to America’s military families who are making the ultimate sacrifice,” said Mark Klossner, marketing manager for THE BOSS Snowplow. “As the brand snowplow professionals have come to rely on for quality and durability for 25 years, THE BOSS Snowplow sees our sponsorship of this program as a natural extension of our commitment to snowplow professionals and local communities.”
To kick off the SnowCare for Troops program, Project EverGreen and THE BOSS Snowplow are asking snow-removal and lawn-care professionals and volunteers to become goodwill ambassadors in their communities. Other ways to get involved include:
Adopting one or two families locally by providing snow-removal services throughout the winter;
Loaning snow-removal equipment to volunteers or groups; and
Donating money, transportation or gas cards to offset snow-removal and maintenance costs.
“While we’re still a few months ahead of snow season, dealers can help support the SnowCare for Troops program by spreading the word and letting their customers know how they can get involved as volunteers, or by loaning equipment to the cause,” said Klossner. “In just a few short weeks, the response from snowplow professionals and their local communities has been tremendous, and we’re very thankful for their support.”
To seek or offer support for the SnowCare for Troops program, visit www.bossplow.com or www.projectevergreen.com or call (888) 611-2956.
OPE Editor Steve Noe
snoe@m2media360.com
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