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Greenhouses Garden Gallery its charitable foundation,‘ Roots For Youth’.“ This charity continues the decades of fundraising efforts we enjoyed on behalf of the Children’ s Wish Foundation, for whom we raised $ 300,000 over the previous 26 years. With Roots For Youth, the company has instituted a foundation with a mandate to help support children of families who have suffered an extreme loss,” Kevin explains.“ Last Fall, we raised over $ 50,000 in our annual charity golf tournament, and funded the tuition for six exceptional students for the 2023-2024 school year.
“ In addition to our support for individual students, we are currently contributing to 40 community groups and charities in our area. We support area food banks, Run for the Cure and local hospices. We continue to proudly sponsor numerous local sports teams, act as a proud corporate partner of local sports venues, and help fund the construction of the local Leisure Centre facility.”
Anniversary event
Continuing upon its path of excellence, the future is bright for Bradford Greenhouses. With its 50th anniversary on the horizon, Kevin is keen to reveal the company’ s celebration plans, which includes an exciting event it is eager to share with its customers.
“ We’ re really excited about our upcoming 50th anniversary!” Kevin exclaims.“ To celebrate this significant milestone, we’ ll be hosting a special‘ Sale-abration’ event. It will be a time for us to thank our loyal customers and the community who have supported us over the years. Expect great discounts on a wide range of products, from plants to garden tools, outdoor furniture, and more.
“ For 2025, our main priorities will focus on growth, community engagement, and providing exceptional service and value, especially as we navigate the current economic landscape,” Kevin describes as our conversation draws to a close.“ In these challenging economic times, our goal is to
deliver more value to our customers. We will focus on offering high-quality products at competitive prices, ensuring that customers can still create their dream gardens without breaking the bank.
“ We want to continue being a hub for the community, offering not just products, but experiences. Our focus will remain on delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining a curated selection of plants and products that meet evolving customer needs, and creating spaces where people feel inspired and supported. In the next five years, we hope to be seen as not just a garden center, but a cornerstone of the community, helping people to cultivate beauty, sustainability and growth in their homes and gardens.” ■
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