Sundt Construction announced Wednesday its San Diego employees selected five local nonprofit organizations to receive Sundt Foundation grants totaling $13,300 this quarter.
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 $7.2 million in donations to organizations throughout California, Arizona, Texas and beyond.
$3,300 Grant Recipient
Canine Companions for Independence is a nonprofit organization that enhances the life of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. The organization will use the funds for services such as training, breeding and puppy raising, public awareness, and veterinary services.
$2,500 Grant Recipients
Huntington’s Disease Society of America, San Diego Chapter is dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by Huntington’s disease through community services, education, advocacy and research.
Junior Achievement of San Diego will use the funds to support its programs that teach students in grades K-12 how to manage money, get a job and start a business.
Mama’s Kitchen, San Diego prepares and delivers nutritious meals to those in the community struggling with AIDS or cancer who are too sick to shop and cook for themselves. The funds will support the organization’s work to keep the families together by providing free, culturally appropriate home-delivered meals, along with pantry services and nutrition education.
Rise Up Industries is a nonprofit public benefit corporation organized to provide a comprehensive and integrated approach toward the elimination of gang violence and membership through its three-pronged program of gang prevention, gang intervention and post-detention re-entry.
