Caring for Charlottesville Since 1919
We are proud to continue the mission of caring for the community of Charlottesville which was engrained in our company’s philosophy by our founder, Mitch Van Yahres. As a former mayor of Charlottesville, Virginia House of Delegates and dedicated arborist, Mitch’s obituary said it best, “He tended trees for a living and people for a lifetime.”
Donated 100 commemorative Cville shirts on the Downtown Mall in memory of Mitch Van Yahres, who worked all of his life to right wrongs and promote equal opportunity for all citizens
The t-shirts were designed by Mitch’s grandson, Jake Van Yahres. T-shirts can be purchased online to support two Charlottesville organizations, Heal Charlottesville and the Legal Aid Justice Center. https://teespring.com/stores/jvy-creations
Donated funds to Clark Elementary School to allow the children to purchase new books
Playing Santa at a Toy Lift event on Pantops
Delivered free mulch to Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention to enhance their newly planted gardens. The mural in the background was designed by Mitch’s granddaughter, Marcelle Van Yahres’ art students at the Center