When it comes to supporting community project, Sheridan Nurseries supports hundreds of small donations each year. “Our major donations centre around kids,” says company president Karl Stensson.
Sheridan donated $25,000 to Upopolis (The Children’s Health Network), which provides computers for hospitals for long-term health situations for kids.
“In September, we funded implementation of the system in Holland Bloorview Children’s Hospital in Toronto. We have committed to another $25,000 for next year.”
Sheridan has also supported Children’s Wish Foundation over the last four years with more than $15,000. The funding was all obtained through rounding-up at the cash registers, as well as employee fund-raising.
As highlighted in Horticulture Review a few years ago, Sheridan raised an amazing $140,000 to cover the medical costs of one of the off-shore worker’s sons for multiple operations for scoliosis. The company also sells “Plants for the Cure,” and has raised over $10,000 each year.
“We have supported Riverwood, Parkwood, TBG and RBG in amounts over $50,000, as well as the garden for Joe Deluca at RBC,” says Stensson.
