IRVINE, Calif. (May 27, 2020) – The Sundt Foundation awarded $7,000 to local organizations to support their work in the Greater Los Angeles region during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both the COVID-19 LA County Response Fund and the Stuart House at the UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica received $3,500 to help the most vulnerable navigate the pandemic.
“The COVID-19 pandemic caused distress for many in Los Angeles and Orange Counties,” said Jim Householder, the Sundt Foundation’s Irvine region board member. “Our Foundation board made a swift decision to donate $200,000 in relief aid to over 20 nonprofits across our nine geographic markets, including two here in LA County.”
The California Community Foundation launched the COVID-19 LA County Response Fund to address the immediate and emerging needs of the region’s most vulnerable residents.
“Our Foundation is humbled by the opportunity to support the organizations that are working hard to keep our communities healthy and safe. Both the COVID-19 LA County Response Fund and Stuart House dedicate their time and efforts to making sure those who are experiencing extreme hardship during this time receive the care and support they need,” Householder added.
Additionally, the Sundt Foundation awarded a total of $6,500 during its second-quarter grant cycle to Friendly Center and WISEPlace. The Sundt Foundation awards grants each quarter to nonprofit organizations that support disadvantaged children and families. Grant recipients are selected through an application process, then reviewed by Sundt employee-owners within their local giving area.
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 nearly $11 million in donations. Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant may call (480) 293-3000 or visit https://www.sundt.com/social-responsibility/community-involvement/ for more information. Sundt has offices in Tempe and Tucson, Arizona; Salt Lake City, Utah; San Antonio, Fort Worth, Irving and El Paso, Texas; and Sacramento, San Diego and Irvine, California.
About Sundt
Sundt Construction, Inc. (www.sundt.com) is one of the country’s largest and most respected general contractors. The 130-year-old firm specializes in building, transportation, industrial and concrete work and is owned entirely by its 1,700-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. Half 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 11 offices throughout California, Arizona, Texas and Utah and is currently ranked the country’s 52nd largest construction company by ENR, the industry’s principal trade magazine.
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