Smart Business Magazine, January 2016
36 Smart Business Columbus January 2016 2016 Pill r Award for Community Service The Scotts Miracle Gro Co led by Chairman and CEO James Hagedorn implemented a philanthropic strategy plan in 2008 Heres a look at several key initiatives GRO1000 focuses on bringing gardens and green spaces to more cities schools and communities It sought to create more than 1000 community gardens and green spaces across the U S Canada and parts of Europe by 2018 the companys 150th anniversary Plans are now underway to also support community projects in Mexico in 2016 Already Scotts Miracle Gro has funded 670 green spaces and planted more than 5500 garden plots including 33 in Ohio More than 13 million square feet of green space has been restored and revitalized and more than 5000 youth have been impacted In order to encourage community gardens in Central Ohio the company established a Community Garden Academy Fund 12 years ago to provide community gardens with financial support and product donations Partnering with Trevitt Elementary and COSI the Miracle Gro Capital Scholars Program has supported more than 100 students Designed to help underserved students make it through college the company starts working with third graders mentors them through high school provides internships and pays for their college educations So far 37 students will graduate from college Scotts Miracle Gro also participates in wellness initiatives and fundraising for the American Heart Association Central Ohio Heart Walk and Pelotonia And starting in 2013 associates are allowed two paid days out of the office to volunteer with a nonprofit which has resulted in more than 500 associates donating more than 4500 hours THE SCOTTS MIRACLE GRO CO James Hagedorn chairman and CEO www scottsmiraclegro com PILLAR AWARD HONOREE www gbq comwww gbqueue com
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