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As more military members are deployed both at home and overseas, the need for volunteers for Project EverGreenās GreenCare for Troops program has never been greater. For the past 20 years, GreenCare for Troops has been connecting families of deployed military personnel with professional lawn and landscape companies who volunteer their services while their loved […]
Veterans are accustomed to leading without micromanaging, empowering without losing control and having a mission-first mindset. This makes them a powerful asset to your team. āTheyāre used to hard work, following structure, and adapting quickly,ā says Mike Felts, division vice president for Ruppert Landscape, based in Laytonsville, Maryland. āThose qualities make them a perfect fit […]
Guest post by Cindy Code, excutive director of Project EverGreen When winter storms roll in, snow and ice can quickly turn daily routines into major challenges, especially for military families with a loved one deployed. Thatās where Project EverGreenās SnowCare for Troops steps in. The program unites compassionate snow and ice management professionals with military […]
The landscape industry is often described as a people business. Similarly, the military depends on teamwork and people working together efficiently. āBoth rely on trust, communication, and accountability,ā says Mike Felts, division vice president for Ruppert Landscape, based in Laytonsville, Maryland. āIn the military, you depend on your unit to get the mission done safely. […]
The transition from military service to the civilian workforce can be a significant challenge for veterans. However, the landscape industry provides the opportunity for them to have a new mission-driven purpose along with camaraderie. āWe simply need to learn how to translate and bridge our industry to what comes natural to our veterans,ā says Tim […]
How much do the landscape industry and the military have in common? More than you might think. While installing and caring for beautiful properties isnāt a life-or-death situation, it is still a mission to complete with a team and something that can resonate with many veterans as they transition to the private sector. Veterans bring […]
If youāre looking for a way to give back to your communityās military families, Project EverGreenās GreenCare for Troops program helps connect you with an active duty deployed service memberās family where you can provide complimentary lawn and landscape service during the length of the deployment. Phil Fogarty, master franchise consultant for Weed Man USA, […]
The National Association for Landscape Professionals encourages lawn and landscape professionals to participate in Project EverGreenās GreenCare for Troops program. GreenCare for Troops is a 501c3 non-profit that provides complimentary basic lawn care and landscape maintenance services to military personnel with a deployed family member. The program got its start in 2006. A Project EverGreen […]
Each year nearly 200,000 members of the U.S. Armed Forces, stationed in over 140 military installations in the U.S. and overseas, will separate from active duty and re-enter the civilian workforce or pursue higher education. For the past two years, Environmental Management Inc. (EMI) based in Plain City, Ohio, has been able to tap into […]
