SAHBA Home Hints
December 21, 2008
SAHBA Members Give Back to the Community
Community service has become second nature to members of the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA).
“Members bring their core values of family, hard work, and philanthropy to the table,” said SAHBA Vice President Roger Yohem. “They come out to events and projects on their spare time.”
Throughout 2008, hundreds of SAHBA members upheld the Association's reputation as the “Community Builder” through donations and by volunteering their time.
Among the major programs supported were:
Steele Research Center: In honor of Life Director Charlie Bowles, SAHBA purchased a Glucose monitor for the Children's Research Center.
St. Luke's Home: With help from the SAHBA Membership Committee, $1,608 was raised to benefit St Luke's. In addition, the Committee provided various home care products and clothing.
Tucson Boys Chorus: SAHBA's support helped send the Chorus to Europe.
Tucson Wildlife Center (TWC): SAHBA contributed to TWC's Wildlife Hospital to help efforts in rescuing ill, orphaned, injured or displaced animals.
City of Tucson Ward IV : SAHBA donated to the Back to School Bash in August where children received packets of school supplies and free raffle prizes.
Boy Scouts: SAHBA sponsored the Boy Scouts' Good Scout Award.
Habitat for Humanity: SAHBA participated in the High School Build Program to help purchase supplies.
Sahuarita STOP, Amphi, CDO schools: SAHBA promoted the sober graduation projects of these high schools.
Marana Rotary, Marana Chamber, Tucson Chamber, Tucson Children's Museum, Parent Aid, AROC, Interfaith Community Services, and the Red Cross: These charities benefited through various levels of participation in multiple community events.
Casa Maria, Critical Path Institute, New Beginnings for Women and Children, Tee Up For Tots, and Tucson Alliance for Autism: These organizations benefitted from the proceeds raised at the 14 th Annual Carnival de Golfe Charity Golf Tournament that raised over $19,000.
On behalf of its chapter in Sierra Vista , the Southern Arizona Contractors Association helped build a better community through:
Cochise College, Buena High School, Special Olympics, and Southeastern Arizona Contractor's Association (SACA): The 4th Annual SACA Charity Golf Classic raised approximately $6,000 to benefit these charities.
Children's Crises Center: SACA and its members contributed over $15,000 in equipment and supplies to remodel the kitchen and bathroom; install new heating and air conditioning units; replace the roof; and provide and install playground equipment.
SAHBA represents about 720 member businesses serving the residential construction industry in Pima and Cochise counties.
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