Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA) with the help of construction industry workers across the state helped make a difference in the lives of over 3,000 children in need this holiday season through the 15th Annual Community Service Board’s 2024 Toy Drive. Over 150 Arizona construction companies and individuals collected the mountain of toys, gifts, and approximately $45,000 in donations to benefit seven nonprofit organizations serving children across the state.

Volunteers spent hours wrapping and delivering thousands of LEGO sets, bicycles, Barbie dolls, trucks, and other gifts for Christmas events held December 13-18. Group home managers selected their gifts at Sunshine Residential Homes in Glendale before distributing them to parents and foster parents to give to their children. Bags of wrapped gifts were given to children separated from their parents during a festive party at Sunshine Acres Children’s Home in Mesa that included games, a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, holiday music, and Christmas treats.

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“It’s inspiring and heartwarming to witness how construction workers and local communities came together to bring joy to countless children across Arizona,” said Kim Davids, Arizona Builders Alliance President. “Annual traditions like this help us create the holiday spirit of togetherness while making a positive impact on the community, and it’s an honor to see how our efforts have only expanded over the past 15 years.”

Rosendin, IMCOR, Kortman and CBIZ also sponsored classes at Sequoia Charter School to provide students with toys as well as host a festive pizza party with activities, crafts and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

The ABA used monetary donations to purchase toys from a wholesaler, then sorted and wrapped all the gifts for children at Sunshine Acres Children’s Home, Arizona Sunshine Angels,  Santo Niño Catholic Community, The Foster Alliance, Sequoia Charter School, and Agape Adoption Agency of Arizona, as well as Tucson based Arizona Baptist Children’s Services and TMM Family Services. These organizations provide support services such as basic needs assistance, recreation enrichment, permanency support, advocacy and awareness, and legal advocacy to children who have been separated from their parents or have endured abuse and neglect.

“Nothing is more exciting during the holidays than opportunities like this to give back to our community,” said Sydney Coleman, Business Development Specialist at Rosendin and ABA’s Vice Chair of the Community Service Committee. “For Rosendin, sponsoring classroom parties and donating gifts allows us to directly impact the lives of children where our employees live and work. The way construction companies have come together this holiday season is incredible.”

Major contributors to this year’s toy drive include Rosendin, Hensel Phelps, IMCOR, SteelFab, Kortman, TDIndustries, CBIZ, McCarthy, Big-D, Sundt Construction, and Kitchell.

The ABA is the top trade association for contractors in Arizona that exists to make its 380+ member companies and the construction industry more prosperous through education, networking, business development, and advocacy on the state and federal level. The ABA is an alliance of the Associated Builders & Contractors and the Associated General Contractors of America – Building Chapter. Celebrating its 30th year in 2024, the ABA is proud to service the construction industry through advocacy, education, and networking opportunities in the state of Arizona. To learn more, visit us at www.azbuilders.org or call us at (602) 274-8222.

Rosendin, headquartered in San Jose, CA, is employee-owned and one of the largest electrical contractors in the United States, employing over 7,500 people, with average annual revenues of $2.9 billion. Established in 1919, Rosendin remains proud of our more than 100 years of building quality electrical and communications installations and value for our clients but, most importantly, for building people within our company and our communities. Our customers lead some of the most complex construction projects in history and rely on us for our knowledge, ability to scale, and dedication to quality. At Rosendin, we work to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential by building a diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive culture. For more information, visit www.rosendin.com.

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