Volunteers will renovate home for boys in Washington, D.C., during one-day “building blitz”
March 20, 2024 (Washington, D.C.) – ConstructConnect, a leading provider of software solutions for the preconstruction industry and a founding partner of the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization AEC Cares, announced that this year’s AEC Cares project will benefit Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday, June 5, nearly 100 volunteers will gather to renovate SBY’s Residential Empowerment Adolescent Community Home (REACH) in Capitol Hill’s historic Barracks Row.
Each year, AEC Cares engages the architecture, engineering, and construction community in a volunteer event coinciding with the annual AIA Conference on Architecture & Design. The site of this year’s project, REACH, is a community-based home for youth ages 12 to 17 awaiting trial and who would benefit from additional community and social support.
“The ConstructConnect team and AEC Cares Board are thrilled to support Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s longstanding history of service to the youth and families of Washington, D.C.,” said Jennifer Johnson, ConstructConnect Chief Product Officer and AEC Cares Board President. “Through generous donations from our partner organizations and volunteers, we hope to make meaningful contributions to the wellbeing of young residents at the organization’s REACH facility.”
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 individual, group, and family counseling, educational remediation, life skills coaching, and self-esteem building.
"Sasha Bruce Youthwork has a 50-year legacy of helping young people in Washington, D.C., reach their full potential. We know that youth can overcome challenges and build brighter futures when they have the support they need,” said Deborah Shore, Founder and Executive Director of Sasha Bruce Youthwork. “We are incredibly grateful to AEC Cares and ConstructConnect for their commitment to creating a more positive environment for the residents at REACH. This project will enhance the physical space and contribute to the well-being of the young people we serve."
For more information, including how to join as a sponsor or donor for #AECCaresProjectDC, visit AECCares.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 our 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.