54 Construction Companies and Organizations Unite
Boston – More than 150 volunteers representing the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) returned to St. Mary’s Center to repair and improve the Dorchester campus on May 13. The day-long project brought a substantial level of capital and professional support to the aging facility, located at the former St. Margaret’s Hospital. More than 600 women and children receive shelter, education, and employment training at St. Mary’s Center each year.
This year, the day of service included building a sensory room to provide occupational therapy for children from birth through 12 years of age who have been removed from their home due to trauma, abuse, or neglect.
In addition, the AGC MA will complete projects in GRLZ Radio, an afterschool program and web-based radio station for teen girls.
Last October, St. Mary’s Center honored AGC MA at its annual Diamonds of Dorchester event, bringing together the lead volunteers and companies to receive the John M. Corcoran Award for Excellence.
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St. Mary’s Center President Deirdre Houtmeyers recognizes the value and impact of theday of service. “We cannot do our work alone. It takes a village to help our women andfamilies break free from poverty, abuse, and homelessness. Thanks to the generosityand talent of the AGC, we can ensure the families we serve have a dignified space tocall home and a warm learning environment as they work toward self-sufficiency.
Mayor Martin Walsh and his Office of Neighborhood Services along with Boston City Councilor Frank Baker have advocated for the families of St. Mary’s Center and playedan integral role in making this service project possible in both 2015 and 2016. Boston City Councilor Frank Baker along with members from 54 organizations took part in the day of service.
Project partners included: AGC MA, Allegheny Flooring, American Contractors Corp, Berkeley Building Company, Best Paint Corp., BOND Brothers, Boston Police, Campanelli Companies, Causeway Contracting, Central Ceilings, City of Boston ISD, Charles Services & Equipment, Columbia Construction, Commodore Builders, Consigli Construction, Contract Installations, Inc., Councilor Frank Baker’s Office, Daniel O’Connell’s Sons, Dec-Tam Environmental, De La Fontaine, Diversified, Elaine Construction, Emanouil Inc., Gaston Electric, Gilbane Building Company, GO Services, H. Carr, Johnson Paints, J&;M Brown, Kaloutas Painting, K&K Acoustical, KO Stone, Lee Kennedy Company, Marc Truant & Associates, Marr Scaffolding, Mayor Martin J Walsh, McAdam Painting, Mill Creek Residential, New England Building Supply, NE Finish Systems, North Bennet Street School, Northern Contracting, Phoenix Bay State Construction, Sea-Dar Construction, Second Street Iron & Metal, Sika US, SiteOne Landscape Supply, Skanska, Sweeney Drywall, TG Gallagher, Thomas Carlson Corp, Turner Construction Company, YOU Boston, and Weather Barriers, Inc.
