Toyota, Bobcat give back to communities

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- 25 Jul 2024 ( #1189 ) - Columbus, IN, United States
2 min read

Equipment manufacturers Toyota Material Handling and Bobcat have both hosted philanthropic community events in the United States over the past few weeks.

Toyota

Toyota and its network of United States dealers participated in the company’s annual Lift the Community Day.

During the day, 324 Toyota associates completed 2,300 volunteer hours.

The volunteer hours assisted the local Columbus community as well the communities of 10 dealerships across the country and Toyota’s Heavy Duty division.

Toyota says associates and dealers supported more than 30 local non-profit organisations and programs throughout five Indiana counties and in 11 states across the country. 

The company estimated the volunteer effort resulted in an economic impact exceeding USD84,685.

“Our business has the resources and compassion to be a philanthropic leader and make a significant impact not only in our local community but throughout North America,” says Tracy Stachniak, Toyota Material Handling vice president of human resources.

“We were eager to expand this event to dealers and look forward to driving further change throughout our communities.”

Bobcat

Chip Gaines from the television show Fixer Upper was on hand for the baseball field renovation
Chip Gaines from the television show Fixer Upper was on hand for the baseball field renovation

Bobcat’s community event takes the form of a national contest to give one community a USD100,000 park makeover.

To kick off its Bobcat Park and Rec Makeover Contest, Bobcat teamed up with its brand ambassador and television star Chip Gaines for a baseball field makeover to inspire communities to see the potential in their local park and recreation spaces.

Bobcat brought its iconic white and orange equipment and a fleet of volunteers to Gaines’ hometown of Waco, Texas, to make over a local ballfield.

The Bobcat Park and Rec Makeover Contest is open to communities in the US with a shovel-ready park and recreation project.

Funds can be used to renovate or create a park and recreation space or facility based on the winning community’s needs.

“Bobcat is so much more than machines, we’re a team and a brand committed to community and we’re demonstrating that commitment by investing our time and resources to help build a stronger, better tomorrow,” says Laura Ness Owens, Bobcat vice president of global brand and marketing.

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