Supporting Volunteers Can Take Many Forms

Brands and organizations connect with us in many ways. Here is a look at the categories of support that help volunteers serve more safely, consistently, and with greater dignity.

Why This Model Works

Volunteers are the heart of what we do, but they should not have to carry every burden alone. The right support helps them serve more safely, more consistently, and with greater dignity.

Brands and Supporters Who’ve Helped Equip the Mission

We have been fortunate to work with brands and organizations that support volunteers in different ways. Some have donated equipment. Others have contributed discounts, gear, refreshments, or creative support that helps volunteers do what they do more effectively.

No Two Partnerships Look the Same

Depending on the brand, category, and opportunity, support may take different forms. The value is not defined by the shipping method — it is defined by how meaningfully the support equips volunteers to serve.

Not every partnership follows the same path. In some cases, support is shipped directly. In others, a local dealer may coordinate handoff, a field representative may help facilitate placement, or a volunteer may receive demo or loaned equipment to put to meaningful use. We also work with partners who ship in bulk to our organization so we can help disseminate support where it is needed most.

Direct to Volunteer (DTV)

Direct to Volunteer (DTV) is a structured partnership model in which support reaches an eligible volunteer through a partner-managed path — whether by direct shipment, local dealer coordination, representative handoff, demo support, or approved loaner placement — helping reduce friction and get useful products into service faster.

A Featured Direct-to-Volunteer Example

Wild Badger Power is a featured example of our Direct to Volunteer model, using a streamlined, partner-fulfilled approach to help place battery-powered equipment directly into the hands of volunteers who have demonstrated real, verified community service.

Wild Badger Power

Battery-powered outdoor equipment built for real work. Wild Badger Power is a featured example of a partner-fulfilled Direct to Volunteer model, helping place professional-grade tools directly into the hands of volunteers who have earned support through verified community service.

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Bulk Support, Thoughtfully Disseminated

Some partners support our mission by sending products or gear in bulk to our organization, which we then help disseminate thoughtfully to volunteers, service opportunities, or community needs as appropriate. This model can work especially well for support items, safety gear, accessories, event-day supplies, and other mission-aligned resources that benefit from centralized coordination.

This has included bulk support from brands such as Milwaukee, Ryobi, and ISOtunes — helping useful products reach volunteers and mission-aligned needs in a more coordinated way.

Bulk Support in Action · Milwaukee Tool

Milwaukee Tool provided a tremendous in-kind donation of battery-powered equipment directly to our nonprofit, sending two pallets of support to help move the mission forward. From there, we began thoughtfully disseminating product to active volunteers, multi-home service efforts, and future community events where the need was most immediate.

Coordinated Through the Mission · Milwaukee Tool

This is a strong example of how bulk support can be facilitated through our nonprofit rather than one volunteer at a time, allowing equipment to be allocated where it can do the most good.

Partnership Support in Action

Real partnership support can take different forms — from representative involvement and dealer demos to in-kind equipment upgrades and bulk product support. These examples help show how brands and local partners can help equip volunteers and strengthen meaningful service in the field.

STIHL Community Service Day · Charlotte, NC

STIHL Mid-Atlantic representatives joined local City of Charlotte partners in a community service effort connected to a much-needed bridge repair in the Hidden Valley neighborhood. Through this collaboration, more than $5,000 worth of battery-powered equipment was helped into service, with the impact extending beyond the day itself through continued community use.

Dealer Demo + Loaner Support · Washington, DC

When a local volunteer was ready to help but lacked equipment, STIHL Mid-Atlantic and Annie’s Ace Hardware in Brookland helped bridge the gap with a temporary loaner suite and hands-on product demo. It is a strong example of how dealer-supported access can empower someone to step up and serve immediately.

Volunteer Upgrade in Action · Virginia

STIHL Mid-Atlantic representatives delivered a meaningful in-kind equipment upgrade to Max, an active-duty Navy volunteer who has gone above and beyond helping older adults and veterans in the Virginia Beach area. His story reflects service beyond service. Learn more about our military volunteer efforts.

Grant, Dealer & Service-Day Support

Kubota Support in Motion · Northeast

As a 2025 Kubota Hometown Proud recipient representing the Northeast, I Want To Mow Your Lawn received meaningful product and financial support that helped move the mission forward in tangible ways. With Marshall Machinery helping deliver equipment and the story later featured by Turf Magazine and other regional outlets, it is a strong example of how mission support can create real field impact while also generating thoughtful visibility around the work.

Kubota in Service · Community Support Day

This Kubota compact tractor with front loader was put to meaningful use during a community service day supporting the grounds of a local women’s homeless shelter. It is a practical example of how larger equipment partnerships can help expand what is possible on service days and strengthen the visible impact of the work.

These examples are intentionally varied: some partnerships involve representative support, some are dealer-facilitated, some provide temporary access or demonstrations, and others help place long-term equipment directly into meaningful volunteer service. While visibility is never the main goal, thoughtful partnerships can naturally create meaningful storytelling opportunities that help more people see what community service can look like in action.