WASHINGTON, May 22, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- AEC Cares – a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit
organization that brings together members of the architecture,
engineering, and construction (AEC) industries – will host a
one-day "blitz build" Day of Service to benefit Sasha Bruce
Youthwork (SBY), a leading provider of services for youth in
Washington, D.C. This year's AEC
Cares project reflects the organization's continued commitment to
transforming spaces and lives. Nearly 100 volunteers will gather to
renovate SBY's Residential Empowerment Adolescent Community Home
(REACH) in Capitol Hill, which is a residence for boys ages 12-17
who are awaiting trial and in need of additional community and
social support.
More details:
- Who: This year's #AECCaresProjectDC will mobilize
volunteers including architecture, engineering, and construction
(AEC) professionals to renovate Sasha Bruce Youthworks' REACH
property. This event is sponsored by AEC Cares, including founding
member and primary organizer ConstructConnect, a leading provider
of software solutions for the preconstruction industry, and other
industry partners including YKK AP America Inc., Andersen Windows
& Doors, Levolor, Mapei, Material Bank, PPG, RAB, ROCKWOOL
Insulation, Sika USA, Spartan
Surfaces, and USG as well as pro bono team members Ian Walker, Whiting-Turner, CRB, CannonDesign,
Perkins Eastman, WDG, Teass Warren
Architects, and Stantec.
- What: Renovation efforts will focus on enhancing a
homelike environment for the young residents of REACH while also
creating spaces to support the home's mission to provide an
alternative to institutionalization through individual, group, and
family counseling, educational remediation, life skills coaching,
and self-esteem building.
- Where: REACH is located at 716 I Street SE,
Washington, DC 20003.
- When: The #AECCaresProjectDC Day of Service will be held
on Wednesday, June 5, from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET).
- Media Opportunities: Members of the media are invited to
tour the REACH property at 716 I Street SE, Washington, DC 20003, from 11:15-11:45 a.m. (ET) on Wednesday, June 5, and
to hear lunchtime remarks from project leaders at a nearby
location. Photos and quotes are available for members of the media
upon request.
Speakers include:
- Sasha Bruce Youthwork Founder and Executive Director
Debby Shore will be available to
speak about this project's impact and the organization's 50-year
legacy of service in Washington,
D.C.
- AEC Cares Board of Directors President Jennifer Johnson will be available to talk
about this year's project and the organization's commitment to
changing lives by changing living spaces since 2011.
- A client of Sasha Bruce Youthwork will share
REACH's impact on his life.
- Oye Owolewa, the elected Shadow Representative of
the U.S. House of Representatives from the District of Columbia, will speak on the
importance of nonprofits serving youth in our communities and
the benefits of public/private partnerships.
To learn more, visit AECCares.com. For questions or requests,
contact media@constructconnect.com.
About ConstructConnect
Construction Starts Here™ at ConstructConnect, where our mission is
to help the construction industry start every project on a solid
foundation. A leading provider of software solutions for the
preconstruction industry, ConstructConnect empowers commercial
construction firms to streamline their workflows and maximize
productivity. Learn more at ConstructConnect.com.
About AEC Cares
AEC Cares is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation led and
supported by founding partner ConstructConnect as well as generous
sponsors, donors, and volunteers. Bringing together architects,
contractors, manufacturers, and industry professionals, AEC Cares
works to create positive change through meaningful projects that
benefit a new community every year. To learn more,
visit AECCares.com.
About Sasha Bruce Youthwork
Sasha Bruce Youthwork is proud to celebrate its 50 years of
empowering youth. We believe that stronger youth and stronger
communities are simply better together. Through a holistic approach
to care, Sasha Bruce has been
disrupting the cycle of homelessness for over 6,500 young people
and their families while creating opportunities for them to thrive
in the greater Washington, D.C.,
region. Learn more about how we are building stronger communities
at SashaBruce.org.
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