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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 15^th, 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