San Diego, Calif. (April 11, 2024) – The Sundt Foundation recently awarded $22,500 in grants to six San Diego nonprofits.
“Our employee-owners are thrilled to support these organizations and their missions to serve our community with essential services,” said Soula Wynne, the Sundt Foundation’s regional representative.
The following nonprofits each received a grant of $3,500: VetCTAP, Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center, Serving Seniors, Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego and Support The Enlisted Project (STEP). Additionally, Miracle Babies was awarded with a grant of $5,000 to support its mission.
The Veteran Career Transition Assistance Program (VetCTAP) increases the veteran employment rate by helping transitioning military, veterans and spouses. The program builds personal confidence and enhances individual economic stability through job search skills training, practical tools and one-on-one coaching.
Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center provides equine-assisted therapy, which contributes to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals living with a disability. This grant allows disadvantaged children to partake in therapy lessons that wouldn’t normally be afforded to them.
Serving Seniors’ general store provides free basic needs items to low-income and unhoused seniors at its Senior Wellness Center and affordable housing residences. The grant will provide essential hygiene items for low-income and unhoused seniors.
The Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego connects families and individuals with disabilities to resources, services and opportunities while encouraging an inclusive community and enhancing quality of life.
Support the Enlisted Project builds financial self-sufficiency among junior active duty enlisted members and recently discharged enlisted veterans and their families facing financial crisis through counseling, education and grants.
Miracle Babies helps perinatal mothers and their families by providing transportation, mental health assistance and supportive services with the goal of bridging the gap in healthcare access and improving health outcomes for those who may not have had access to this support otherwise.
About the Sundt Foundation
Sundt’s purpose is to build environments where its clients, employee-owners, and communities prosper. The Sundt Foundation was established in 1999 as a way for employee-owners to give back to the communities in which they live and 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 $14 million in donations. Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant may call (480) 293-3000 or visit www.sundtfoundation.org for more information. Sundt has offices in Tempe and Tucson, Arizona; Salt Lake City, Utah; Charlotte, N.C., San Antonio, Dallas, and El Paso, Texas; Sacramento, San Diego, and Irvine, California; Vancouver, Washington; and Tampa, Florida.
About Sundt
Sundt Construction, Inc. (www.sundt.com) is one of the country’s largest and most respected general contractors. The 134-year-old firm specializes in transportation, industrial, building, concrete and renewable power work and is owned entirely by its approximately 2,500-plus employees. Sundt is distinguished by its diverse capabilities and experience, unique employee-ownership culture and depth of self-perform expertise in nine major trades. Much of Sundt’s workforce is comprised of skilled craft professionals who, together with the company’s administrative employees, enable Sundt to fulfill its mission to be the most skilled builder in America. Sundt has 13 offices throughout California, Arizona, North Carolina, Texas, Utah and Florida and is currently ranked the country’s 62nd largest construction company by ENR, the industry’s principal trade magazine.
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