SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2014) – Sundt Construction, Inc.‘s Sacramento employees have selected three local nonprofit organizations, Sierra Forever Families, Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado County and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Sacramento County, to receive $2,500 Sundt Foundation grants, totaling $7,500 this quarter.
Sierra Forever Families, a private, nonprofit agency that focuses on finding and nurturing permanent families for children living in foster care, will use the funds to support its mentoring program, which provides the foster children with experiences in the arts, music, sports, nature, dining out and volunteer service.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado County, a mentorship program that helps children reach their full potential, will use the grant money to expand its services into the rural areas of El Dorado County and provide mentors to five children without further delay. Through the program, children facing adversity are encouraged and nurtured to become engaged citizens, which helps them avoid depression, truancy, incarceration, and drug and alcohol abuse.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Sacramento County, a group of trained community volunteers appointed by a judge as officers of the court to speak up for children in juvenile court, will continue providing older youth with a plan for transitioning into adulthood. The guidance of a CASA volunteer will help to ensure each young adult has a place to live, employment and a plan for the future.
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 California, Arizona, Texas and beyond.
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. The company is also ranked 24th on ENR‘s list of Top Contractors in California.