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Home Hardware Celebrates National Tree Day with Community Tree Plants Across Canada

ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO September 20, 2023 –– Today, Home Hardware Stores Limited and its Dealer-Owners across the country join Tree Canada to mark National Tree Day by participating in nationwide community tree-planting events.

This year’s Home Hardware Community Tree Plant initiative will see 24 Home stores across nine provinces contribute to the growth and enrichment of their communities by planting trees, starting this week with National Forest Week and continuing into the fall.

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“Year after year, we are inspired by the dedication of our Dealers’ commitment to bringing their communities together in moments of shared social responsibility,” said Kevin Macnab, CEO, Home Hardware Stores Limited. “For 31 years now, Home Hardware Stores Limited has been working alongside Tree Canada to plant trees and build beautiful Canadian communities that will be enjoyed by generations to come.”

Home Hardware Stores Limited has been a proud partner of Tree Canada since 1992. Over the years, Home Hardware Dealers have brought together thousands of volunteers to plant over 30,000 mature trees at schools, community parks, conservation areas, and in spaces that require restoration following wildfires, tornados, and other weather-related events.

“Home Hardware’s Community Tree Plant initiative truly embodies the spirit of National Tree Day - by coming together to plant trees where they live and work, Dealers from across Canada are taking action to leave a legacy that will benefit these communities now and for years to come,” says Nicole Hurtubise, CEO, Tree Canada.

In 2023, the following stores will be hosting Community Tree Plants:

About Home Hardware Stores Limited

Home Hardware Stores Limited is Canada's largest Dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials, and furniture home improvement retailer with close to 1,100 stores under the Home Hardware, Home Building Centre, Home Hardware Building Centre and Home Furniture banners. Founded in 1964 in rural St. Jacobs, Ontario, Home Hardware remains 100% Canadian owned and operated. Through the Home Hardware network, Dealer-Owners have extensive distribution and marketing capabilities as well as access to thousands of quality, brand name and private label products. Home Hardware Stores Limited has received designation as one of Canada's Best Brands and Best Managed Companies and is committed to helping Canadians with all of their project needs. More information about the company is available at homehardware.ca.

About Tree Canada

Tree Canada is the only national non-profit organization dedicated to planting and nurturing trees in rural and urban environments, in every province across the country. We help to grow Canada’s tree canopy through our programs, research, and engagement efforts and by offering grants to communities and schools. We collaborate with a network of industry experts, academics, and other non-profits to deepen community knowledge and help municipalities plan and sustain local canopy. Treecanada.ca

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For more information, please contact: media@homehardware.ca

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