The following news articles feature many of the community initiatives Active Green + Ross has been involved with in the past.

Active Green+Ross Founder and President Ralph Chiodo Named a Member of The Order of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 135 appointments to the Order of Canada. The new appointees include 2 Companions (C.C.), 39 Officers (O.C.), 1 honorary Member and 93 Members (C.M.).

The Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest civilian honours. Its Companions, Officers and Members take to heart the motto of the Order: DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM ("They desire a better country").

Created in 1967, the Order of Canada recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. More than 7,000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order. Those who bear the Order’s iconic snowflake insignia have changed our nation’s measure of success and, through the sum of their accomplishments, have helped us build a better Canada.

Appointments are made by the governor general on the recommendation of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada. For more information about the Order of Canada or to nominate someone, visit www.gg.ca/en/honours

Ralph Chiodo, C.M., O.Ont. Toronto, Ontario

For his community engagement and generous philanthropy, and for his leadership in the automotive industry.

COVID-19 Consumer Letter from Ralph Chiodo

ACTIVE GREEN + ROSS’s Letter from the President re: COVID-19
Toronto, ON. March 24th, 2020

 

Dear valued customer,

In this exceptional time of enormous scale and human impact re: the outbreak of COVID-19 (novel Coronavirus) all of us at Active Green+Ross feel deeply for those who have been impacted by this outbreak. We would also like to take this time to thank all first responders, medical staff, and all those part of essential services standing strong during this pandemic.

As motor vehicle, auto-supply, auto and motor-vehicle-repair, including bicycle repair, aircraft repair, heavy equipment repair, watercraft/marine craft repairs, car and truck dealerships and related facilities is part of the ‘Essential’ list as deemed by the Government of Ontario, (Click HERE), Active Green+Ross wants to provide full transparency to make sure we provide a safe, healthy, and efficient environment for our team members, our partners, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Safety and wellbeing is our #1 priority! The main goal being the limitation of spreading the virus.

We have taken many steps to decrease risk and ensure the safety of our customers and employees:

  • At this time, most of our Active Green+Ross store locations will remain open with reduced hours. Please visit our website www.ActiveGreenRoss.com for updated hours of operation.
     
  • We are strongly encouraging customers to book their appointment online on our website at www.ActiveGreenRoss.com to minimize the amount of time you need to be in contact with our team members in our stores. Our online appointment selector and purchasing process is easy to use in terms of identifying your tire and service needs. If you feel unwell or are unable to keep your appointment at one of our stores, please call or email the store to reschedule your visit.
     
  • If you plan to visit one of our stores, know that we are continuing to take precautions such as enhanced cleaning of our stores and encouraging strong hygiene practices among our team members. We are also enhancing cleaning and handling procedures (keys, payment method etc.) at all work stations, checkouts and in common areas. Curbside check-in and check-out services also available at some locations.
     
  • Encouraging team members to practice social distancing, proper hand washing and cough etiquette practices. When in our stores, please maintain a safe social distance of at least 2 meters from other individuals, including our team members who are serving you.
     
  • Reinforcing socially responsible sick leave policies and requiring team members to stay home if sick.
     
  • Implementing strict protocols for reporting illness, self-isolation and/or self-quarantine.
     
  • Within our organization, we have limited all business travel and cancelling and restricting team members from participating in non-essential meetings or functions.
     
  • We are also promoting everyday preventative behaviors with our team and store locations across Ontario with continuous corporate communication based on public updates re: COVID-19.
     

We will also continue to take precautions and be guided by recommendations made by the Public Health Agency of Canada and local health authorities.

Please note: The Federal and Provincial Government and Public Health leaders have recommended that all travelers returning to Canada MUST self-isolate for 14 days. These efforts will contribute to slow the introduction and spread of COVID-19 in Canada.

Again, our commitment to our community and our staff remains as dedicated as ever as your health and security remains a top priority. We are committed to doing our part to help keep you safe. With all of us working together, and supporting one another, we will get through this!

We value your business look forward to seeing you soon!

Ralph Chiodo
President, Active Green+Ross

Active Green+Ross Community Involvement 2016

Carpanzano Social Club
Shining Through Centre - Gala
Il Maierato Social Club - Festa di San Valentino
Assoociazione Bittese - Fundraising Event
Opera York - Opera York Gala
Z 103.5 - Ride to Conquer Cancer
Sick Kids Foundation - 5th Annual JCF Gala Maquerade Ball
Holy Angels - Annual Garage Sale
The Alpini Club - Dinner / Dance Fundraiser
Volturno Social Club / Compania Day
Knights of Columbus - Clergy Appreciatation Night
Huron Park Seniors - Mother's day Lunchoen
Rotary Etobicoke - Meet and Greet
Immaculate Conception Church - 11th Annual Share Life Charity Golf Tournament
Villa Colombo - 27th Annual Golf
Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association - 18th Annual Golf Fun Day
Holy Angels Catholic School - Family Dinner & Dance
The Country Club - Annual Veterans Golf Day
Canadian Cancer Society - Cancer Royale
North Toronto Hockey - Banquet
St John Chrysostum School - Fun Fair
Mario Sergio MPP - Flag Raising Event @ Queen's Park
Famee Furlane - Annual Golf Tournament
Parkview Hills Community Association - Parkview Hills Festival
Etobicoke Rotary Ribfest - Citizenship Ceremony
Our Lady of the Scapular Church - 4th Annual Golf Tournament
CIBPA - Espresso Cup Golf Tournament
Huron Park Italo Canadian Senior's Club - Annual Picnic
Holy Angels Church - Mount Carmel Celebration
Knights of Colombus - Supreme Convention
Rotary Club of Scarborough - Ribfest 2016
Toronto East General Hospital Foundation - Bed Race
Rotary Club of Woodbridge - suppose to donate 2 skids ran out of water
Italian Car Day
Oshawa Italian Cultural Centre - Annual Picnic
Rotary Club of Bolton - Rotaryfest 2016
Mississauga Italfest - Ferragosto in the City
Toronto Police Amateur Atheltic Association - Playground Games
LAMP Community Health Centre - Back to School Event

 

ACTIVE GREEN + ROSS’s response to COVID-19

ACTIVE GREEN + ROSS’s response to COVID-19
Toronto, ON. March 15th, 2020

In this exceptional time of enormous scale and human impact re: the outbreak of COVID-19 (novel Coronavirus), we are reaching out to you in all transparency to make sure we mutually provide safe, healthy and efficient environment for our co-workers, partners, and customers. The main goal being the limitation of spreading the virus as much as possible

Although we believe it is our role and responsibility during this time to prioritize the health and well-being of our customers and employees, we will also play a constructive role in supporting local health officials and government leaders as they work to contain the virus pending all directives.

The Health and Safety of our customers & team members is our #1 priority!

As an organization, we have taken the following precautionary steps to help reduce the risk of spreading this virus: 

  • We are enhancing our cleaning processes at our store locations
     
  • Within our organization, we have limited business travel 
     
  • We are also promoting everyday preventative behaviors with our team & store locations across Ontario with continuous corporate communication based on public updates re: COVID-19.


Please be advised that we will continue to maintain our high standards for safety and sanitation and will continue to practice preventative measures within all our facilities. We will also continue to take precautions and be guided by recommendations made by the Public Health Agency of Canada and local health authorities. 

As the situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve, we will continue to provide updates to all customers and team members as required. 

All of us at Active Green + Ross feel deeply for those who have been impacted by this outbreak. Health and wellness is our primary concern and we want you to know we are doing everything we can to ensure we take all necessary steps to ensure our stores are safe.

Again, our commitment to our community and out staff remains as dedicated as ever as your health and security remains a top priority - we’re committed to doing our part to help keep you safe!

We value your business look forward your next visit at Active Green + Ross.

Corona Virus Fact Sheet

Thank you.

www.activegreenross.com

 

 

Active Green+Ross Community Involvement 2015

Portofino Soccer Club
Holy Angels Annual Fun Fair and Silent Auction
Toronto Sun - Sheena's place
Alternatives- 13th Annual Charity Golf Classic
St. Peter & Paul Parish - 12th Annual in Honour of St. Padre Pio
Rita Demontis - Magical Bus tour
JDRF - 3d Annual Starlight Soiree Fundraiser
Toronto Eagles - Dinner and Dance Fundraiser
Antonio Pimpinello - Mindurno Social Club
Rotary Club of Etobicoke
Rotary Club of Etobicoke
Carpanzano Social Club- Fundraiser Dinner
Feast of St. Anthony's Dinner Dance
Our Lady of Grace Church- Bishops Lenten Luncheon
Caritas - Telethon
Oshawa Italian Recreation Club - Annual Gala Fundraiser
Oshawa Italian recreation Club - Moda & Cappuccino
Alpini - Dinner & Dance
Holy Angels - Garage Sale
Joey Conte Foundation
LAMP - Youth program
Royal LePage- garage sale
Holy Angels - Spring Fling
Knights of Columbus - Wine and Cheese Event
Argo Alumni - Golf Tournament
Immaculate Conception Parish- Charity Golf Tournament
Toronto Catholic School Board - Mini Olympics
Abilities Centre - Community Event
Villa Colombo Ladies Auxillary - 26th Annual Golf Tournament
Annual Veterans Golf Day
Mario Sergio - Italian Heritage Day - Flag Raising Event
Justin Van Dette - Toronto East General Golf Classic
Jean Javier High School - Awards Night
Famee Furlane Golf Classic
Rotary Club of Pickering - Ribfest
Famee Furlane Golf Classic
Knights of Columbus - Baseball Tournament
Parkview Hills Community Association - 25th Annual Festival
MPCR Group - Muzik Basketball Celebrity Classic
Rotary Club of Etobicoke - Ribfest
West of Contra - All Star Gala in Support of Sick Kids
Huron Park Seniors Club - Annual Picnic
CIBPA - Espresso Cup Golf Tournament
Italian Club of Oshawa - Annual Summer Picnic
Holy Angels Church - Mount Carmel
Rotary Club of Woodbridge - Ribfest 2015
Mississauga Italfest 2015 - Ferragosto in the City
Toronto East General Hospital
Italian car day
Toronto Police Amateur Athletic Association- Annual police games
Roseto Club - Torneo di Golf Roseto
All Saints Church & Knights of Columbus
Alternatives - Golf Charity Classic
Toronto Sun- Sheenas Place Golf Tournament
Mens Sana- Rally for Vita
Holy Angels School - Fall Fair
CIBC - Golf Tournament
Skywords- 105.5 HITS FM launch party
Mens Sana - Annual Dinner
Hats off 2 kidz - 11th Annual Gala
Knights of Columbus - Welcome back Fundraiser
Amesbury/Bert Robinson Minor Hockey League-Fundraising
Mood Disorders Society of Canada