TUCSON, Ariz. (Mar. 25, 2015) – Sundt Construction, Inc.‘s Tucson employees have selected 10 local nonprofit organizations to receive Sundt Foundation grants totaling $15,500 this quarter. The Sundt Foundation was established by Sundt in 1999 to give its employee-owners a means of giving back to their communities. It provides financial support to nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged children and adults. Most grants are made to organizations in the communities where Sundt has offices and construction projects. The Foundation is funded primarily by contributions from Sundt employees and company matching. To date, the organization has awarded more than $6 million in donations to organizations throughout Arizona, California, Texas and beyond.
$2,000 Grant Recipients (2)
Sahuarita Food Bank provides food to 80 low-income households every week and 220 separate households per month through donations, food purchased in bulk and their community garden.
Yuma Community Food Bank will use the grant towards distributing 31,170 backpacks with food staples to 1,190 children in 22 schools from September through May.
$1,500 Grant Recipients (7)
Make Way for Books will use the grant to deliver 375 books for classroom book collections to help children develop basic reading skills and improved attitude towards reading and academics.
United Community Health Center-Maria Auxiliadora, Inc. provides comprehensive, quality healthcare to low income and disadvantaged clients in a 2,500-square-mile service area in Southern Arizona, using three non-emergency patient transport vehicles and two mobile dental units.
Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona offers diapers, support and supplies for those with diaper- and incontinence-supply need.
Haven Totes, Inc. will use the grant to deliver weekend totes of food to low income families, seniors and low-income children in Title 1 schools.
Tucson Children’s Museum, Inc. provides fun, play-based, interactive, hands-on learning experiences for children and their families. The grant will provide 20 community memberships to local organizations serving children and families in need.
Green Valley Assistance Services, Inc. dba Valley Assistance Services will use the grant to provide 200 low-income seniors with essential wellness services that promote independence and improve quality of life.
Southern Arizona Network for Down Syndrome partners will iCan Shine to provide a one-week bike camp for as many as 40 individuals with Down syndrome, ages eight and up, to give them the opportunity to learn how to ride a bike.
$1,000 Grant Recipient
YMCA of Southern Arizona will use the grant to support its All Kids Swim (AKS) program this summer. The free program reduces preventable tragedies by teaching water safety to low-income children.
About The Sundt Foundation
The Sundt Foundation was established in 1999 by Sundt Construction, Inc. as a way for its employee-owners to give back to the communities in which they work. The organization is funded primarily by contributions from Sundt employees, which are matched by the company. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $6 million in donations. Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant may call (855) 714-4365 or visit www.sundt.com/community-industry/sundt-foundation/ for more information.
About Sundt
Sundt Construction, Inc. is one of the country’s largest and most respected general contractors. Known nationally for its innovative approach to construction services, the firm is currently ranked the 62nd largest construction company in the United States by ENR, the industry’s principal trade magazine. www.sundt.com