BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BV) (“BrightView”), the nation’s leading commercial landscaping services company, and Dress for Success, an

international nonprofit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence, have teamed up in celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day and the “Your Hour, Her Power ®” campaign.

Dress for Success and the BrightView Employee Resource Group: GROW (Growth in Relationships + Opportunities for Women), have joined forces for the organization’s annual Women’s History Monthan and International Women’s Day campaign Your Hour, Her Power®, which calls on individuals to give the equivalent of one hour of their pay to help empower women that turn to the organization for help.

In recognition, BrightView donated $10,000 to Dress for Success to help ensure the organization can continue to offer their wide range of virtual employment programs and services to women that have been impacted and displaced by the current global crisis.

”Women may be in the minority in the landscape industry, but their contributions  are not overshadowed, certainly not at BrightView,” said Andrew Masterman, BrightView President, Chief Executive Officer, and executive sponsor of GROW. “Our partnership with Dress for Success not only helps empower women, but also strengthens our continuing commitment to valuable community organizations like Dress for Success throughout the nation.” 

Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to almost 150 cities in 25 countries and has helped more than 1.2 million women work towards financial independence.

“We are proud to have Brightview as a pledge partner for our 2021 Your Hour, Her Power campaign,” said Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide. “As the only global employment resource for women, we have seen first-hand how the past year has negatively impacted women’s economic wellbeing and progression. With Brightview’s support, we will be able to continue to help our clients navigate the uncertainties of this crisis.”  

GROW’s mission is to attract, promote, and retain women within BrightView. Led by a group of women committed to the mission – and who volunteer their time to ensure its success – GROW offers networking, professional development, and leadership opportunities for the women of BrightView. 

BrightView is focused on generating value for the communities in which we operate, as well as for our customers, business partners, suppliers, team members and stockholders. BrightView’s commitment to the core principles of ESG – Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance – is a source of pride for every member of our team.

About Dress for Success:
Dress for Success is an international nonprofit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and development tools to help them thrive in work and life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to nearly 150 cities in 25 countries. To date, the organization has helped more than 1.2 million women work towards financial independence. Visit www.dressforsuccess.org to learn more.

While millions of Texans continue thawing out from historically severe and damaging winter storms, BrightView proudly lead the charge with statewide snow clean-up. Much of what Mother Nature threw at Texas included unprecedented snow, ice, and sustained subzero temperatures. This record-breaking storm caused statewide property damage and the need for massive emergency snow removal efforts from BrightView.  

Amid deadly and frigid temperatures, much of Texas has been declared a major disaster as winter storms hit the state mid-February, impacting more than 15.1 million people. These storms left many homes and properties severely damaged. Many communities were hit with unseasonably low temperatures and often remained without power and palatable water for several days.

“While this weather is not common to Texas, BrightView is equipped to easily and quickly respond to Mother Nature,” said Jeff Herold, President, Evergreen West and Chief Operating Officer (Maintenance Services). “As the largest national snow removal company, BrightView proudly ensures availability in any impacted area.”

The storm damage in Texas shows one of the company’s unique attributes: its ability to send help from team members across the country. BrightView team members from the Rocky Mountain region volunteered their services to the Lone Star State as part of a company-wide winter storm response.

“BrightView’s J.D. Gillen, Colorado VPGM, put out a call for volunteers to help with our efforts in Texas and received numerous eager volunteers who dropped everything to help with our emergency response efforts,” said Ty Trent, BrightView Vice President of Operations, Evergreen West. “The first wave of support came thanks to the outstanding logistical efforts from Matt Donberger, BrightView’s Director of Field Fleet Operations for the Rocky Mountains, which included equipment that helped our local crew kick the snow removal into high-gear.”

The remarkable effort was only part of the BrightView contribution. While the severe conditions crippled much of the state, the team tirelessly handed out bottled water and other essential supplies to the local communities.

“This storm turned its dial to 10, so we went to an 11 with the delivery of much-needed bottled water and non-perishable food items supplied from Colorado,” Trent said. “I am proud of this inspiring display by BrightView and the team-wide effort to help our communities, customers, and each other during this crisis.”

While weather like this is often unusual for these southern states, BrightView is no stranger to these conditions and will continue to help keep communities safe with our dedicated teams standing by 24/7 when there's a possibility of bad weather. BrightView's Certified Snow Professionals know their equipment, the response plan, and your location. As the No. 1 ranked company in Snow Magazine’s annual list, there's no other company that has access to the right fleet and equipment. Learn more here.

BrightView Maintenance has been selected by Colorado’s Town of Superior to maintain its park and recreation landscapes starting Jan. 1, 2020. The contract covers more than 630 acres of parks, green space, and open space, the Town of Superior, and its 35 miles of public trails.

The agreement includes sustainable landscaping maintenance and snow removal for the public grounds, parks, and walkways throughout the town.

BrightView is one of the nation’s largest users of zero-emission commercial landscaping equipment and also a leader in the use of state-of-the-art water conservation technology and innovative landscaping practices, such as green roof installations, LEED-certified landscape consulting, waste reduction programs, and xeriscaping.

“Being able to partner with the Town of Superior and provide sustainable landscaping is a point of pride for Brightview,” said Bradley Hill, BrightView Senior Branch Manager. “Our team is thrilled to not only provide green landscaping to some of the most stunning trails in Colorado, but to also make a lasting connection with this close-knit community.”

The Town of Superior was founded in 1896 and is believed named after the "superior" quality of coal found in the area. The stunning mountain-filled backdrop is enhanced by the vast public spaces and parks throughout the town.

“The Town of Superior is looking forward to working together with BrightView to serve all who live, work, and play in our community,” said Leslie Clark, Parks, Recreation and Open Space Director, Town of Superior.“ We believe BrightView and their people will provide us with the excellence we have become accustomed to, as well as propel us into the future of renewable energy and sustainability.”

Learn more about the parks, trails, open space, and recreation within the Town of Superior here.

About The Town of Superior:
The Town of Superior is a municipality of approximately 15,000 people located 22 miles northwest of Denver and 8 miles southwest of Boulder, Colorado. Incorporated in 1904 and named for the “superior” quality of the coal it produced in the local mine, the Town boasts a rich history. The Town now consists of four-square miles that include hundreds of acres of quality parks, open space and trails produced and maintained for the enjoyment of residents and visitors.

On Oct. 26, 2020, members of BrightView’s Mid-Atlantic team participated in the Annual Camaraderie Classic, an annual event that raises awareness and funds for Homes For Our Troops (HFOT). 

The tournament took place at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Va. Representing BrightView were Ryan Smith, Regional Sales Leader, Mid-Atlantic, and Paolo Verrone, Regional Equipment Manager, Mid-Atlantic. They were teamed up with retired Marine Sergeant Adam Kisielewski, a double amputee and a board member of Homes For Our Troops. “The experience provided by the Camaraderie Classic was very humbling and one that I will never forget,” Smith said. “For BrightView to be able to build a relationship with Homes For Our Troops, an organization that provides a new life for injured Veterans, is something I take great pride in.”

HFOT is a non-profit founded in 2004 that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, enabling them to rebuild their lives.

“It was an honor that touches home to be playing alongside a combat-injured Veteran. His injuries didn’t prove too great a barrier on the course, though. On one hole, he drove the ball 240 yards and hit his second shot within 18 inches of the hole,” Verrone said.

BrightView was a “Hero Level” sponsor of the event, now in its third year. 

“BrightView is a wonderful organization that is doing great work to support the Veteran community. I look forward to working with them in the future to further advance our mission of Building Homes and Rebuilding Lives,” said Tom Landwermeyer, HFOT President and CEO.

The event is one of many ways BrightView gives back to the military community under the company’s Veteran support program. BRAVO, or BrightView Recognizing and Acknowledging Veteran Opportunities, was founded to invest in the mentorship and advancement of Veterans and foster their growth in the company. BRAVO is an employee-led internal advocacy program for Veterans or those closely tied to Veterans.

For the past two years, BrightView has proudly served the campus of Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, keeping the grounds and landscaping a focal point for the employees and visitors. BrightView recognizes that no matter the weather, our job is to deliver safe and navigable walkways, parking areas, and entrances that help reduce liability and minimize safety risks.

As COVID-19 began impacting our entire country, BrightView recognized that while landscapes continued to grow and need maintaining, facilities had bigger issues to worry about. Nowhere was this truer than for those in the healthcare industry. BrightView continues to work closely with the team at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital to keep them informed of the service schedule, handle any requests they may have, and make their experience during these trying times as pleasant as possible. While we recognize nothing can ease what the brave healthcare professionals are going through, BrightView was happy to donate cupcakes and flowers to Holy Cross Germantown Hospital staff to help brighten their day.

BrightView looks forward to continuing to serve this valued client.

Taking care of our people, our clients, and the communities in which we live and work has always been a point of pride for all of us at BrightView. Whether you’re in a critical sector like healthcare, a retail business waiting to reopen its doors, or an HOA whose residents are now sheltering in place, we know you need someone you can count on to maintain the safety of your property during this difficult time. That’s why we wanted to share why we’re continuing to operate, and most importantly, the precautions we’re taking.

For most people, landscaping is likely not top of mind right now.  It’s our job to keep it that way, by taking care of the details you shouldn’t have to worry about in a time like this. We continue to operate because landscape is an essential service, necessary to maintain infrastructure. For the businesses and organizations that remain open during this time, it is especially important they feel confident the safety of their property will be maintained. As a national provider with the resources to continue operating, this is one small way in which we can contribute.

Just as we feel duty-bound to be there for our clients, we feel the same duty to protect our crews. Our crews are tight-knit teams, and in many cases, care for one another the way families do. While the nature of their job requires them to work and travel in close proximity, we have taken steps to keep crews separated within their branches to minimize their exposure to others. This is in addition to specialized SOPs developed in response to the pandemic that provide for enhanced sanitation practices and social distancing from clients and the public. We’re continually reviewing and refining these measures, based on the latest information from public health authorities, to ensure we’re minimizing the risk of infection and transmission.

It’s not just our crews, however, who are observing these precautions. Every member of our teams is adjusting their daily routines to ensure safety.  While working with our clients face to face is our preference, we’ve had to make changes, keeping in touch virtually, and conducting meetings like property walks via FaceTime or Skype to maintain social distancing.

Like you we’re looking forward to a time when we can get back to business as usual. We’re continually inspired by nature’s resilience, and in these trying times, we take comfort in the everyday examples of renewal we see in the landscapes we care for. It reminds us that our communities can and will bounce back. In the meantime, while so much is uncertain, you can count on this-- we’ll be with you every step of the way.

HomeAid Atlanta, a registered nonprofit charity that builds and renovates housing facilities for organizations serving homeless families and individuals in the metro Atlanta area, has honored BrightView’s Atlanta Development Services branch as its 2019 trade partner of the year.

The award is presented to “…an extraordinary non-builder partner that is essential to HomeAid Atlanta’s mission.” BrightView donated more than $20,000 in labor and materials to create a green space for the children at Rainbow Village as part of HomeAid’s April 2019 project at the Duluth facility for families experiencing homelessness.

BrightView also completed an additional $2,500 worth of work at a small home operated by nonprofit Jesus Set the Captive Free to house formerly incarcerated homeless veterans as they rebuild their lives.

“We take great pride in the work we do in support of our community. Partnering with HomeAid over the past year has been so rewarding for our entire branch.  To be recognized by HomeAid as trade partner of the year is a great honor,” said Atlanta Branch Manager Robert Reich.  “We are humbled by the recognition and we look forward to a continued partnership with this wonderful organization.”

HomeAid has completed more than 140 projects at locations for victims of domestic violence, teen mothers, veterans and more, utilizing connections with building industry professionals and community organizations. HomeAid also provides essential items like diapers, wipes, and hygiene products to those affected by homelessness. HomeAid is the designated charity of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association.

Learn more about the organization here. 

This past holiday season, the BrightView Northern Virginia regional team participated in a Toys for Tots toy drive. This is the 10th consecutive year that the Northern Virginia region has supported the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve program. This year’s drive had full participation from all five branches including Alexandria, Chantilly, Dulles, Fredericksburg, and Lorton. The region has provided more than 500 gifts to the charity over the last ten years.

The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community. In 2018, the local Virginia region distributed 106,947 toys to 89,755 children.

Thank you to all the Northern Virginia branches for their continued charitable efforts.

Nationwide, only 40% of teen parents graduate high school. But at Benjamin Franklin High School in Baltimore, the percentage is an astounding 74%. The secret to their success is the community school strategy of the United Way Ben Center in Brooklyn/Curtis Bay, which, in addition to providing a variety of resources for students, their families, and neighborhood residents, supports teen parents pursing a high school diploma. BrightView had the honor of assisting in their noble mission, by helping construct a playground for Ben Center’s tiniest members: the teens’ infants and toddlers.

While teen parents attend high school classes at BFHS, their children can attend the early childhood development program offered at Ben Center. The program is critical to the teen parents’ success, providing safe and convenient care and enrichment for their children while they complete their education. With the addition of the playground, the children now have an enhanced space to take their learning outdoors.

Developing the playground was a true community effort. BrightView partnered with Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT) and Plano Coudon to create the play areas. COPT CEO Steve Budorick, former United Way campaign chair, led the charge. BrightView donated services and materials and COPT committed $100,000 in support of the project. Vendor partners SYNLawn and Country Springs Nursery also lent their support, along with BrightView’s Baltimore, Anne Arundel, and Howard branches.

Following demo and soil amendments, the multi-company volunteer force installed plants, fertilizer and mulch, to create the beautiful environment for Ben Center’s children. Completed in mid-August, the playground enhances the childcare program and provides a place for parents in this challenged community to bring their children to play. What was once an abandoned building now serves as a symbol of hope.

Since opening in June 2014, Ben Center has helped more than 60 students and 44 infants. To learn how you can help Ben Center continue to change lives, visit UnitedtoAct.org.

The re-opening of Philadelphia’s Independence Mall, part of Independence National Historical Park, can be described in one word: incredible. BrightView, along with fellow champions, suppliers, local media, and eager crowds, were there to witness the symbolic ribbon cutting to re-open the historic lawn to the public on May 17, 2019.

BrightView’s in-kind donation to Independence National Historical Park’s landscape includes the replacement of nearly 100,000 square feet of damaged sod, irrigation repair, tree care, and improvements to the gardens, as well as maintenance of the landscape for the next year.

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