The Rosendin Foundation, a dedicated 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to positively impacting communities and empowering individuals, brought TRF Camp Build, a free summer camp designed to ignite the joy of building in middle school students, to McKinney this summer. TRF Camp Build took place for the first time on May 17 at Modular Power Solutions, 400 Harry McKillop Blvd.
TRF Camp Build was a unique, free co-ed day camp designed for current 6th-8th graders. The camp engaged an equal number of girls and boys, totaling 15 local students from Allen, Dallas, Farmersville, Frisco, McKinney, Sherman, and Van Alstyne. Under the expert guidance of skilled professionals, students engaged in a variety of activities, including personal safety training, pipe bending, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and lamp wiring.
“Through TRF Camp Build, The Foundation brought together professionals from Modular Power Solutions and the IBEW to empower McKinney’s youth with practical skills and ignited their passion for building, all at no cost to families,” said Jolsna Thomas, President of The Rosendin Foundation. “This program served as a gateway for students to explore the electrical construction industry, fostering innovation and growth in our community for years to come.”
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“Construction professional volunteers play a crucial role in guiding the kids, sharing their expertise and passion for the industry,” said Thomas. “Their dedication and mentorship provided insights and inspiration to the young participants. The camp wouldn’t be as impactful without them.”
The program garnered substantial support from notable contributors, including Rosendin/Modular Power Solutions, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt, United Rentals, Border States, Graybar, Klein Tools, Dickies, Sherwin Williams, and BURNDY/Hubbell. The support of these sponsors and donors played a crucial role in the success of TRF Camp Build, helping to create positive and lasting impacts in the community.
The Rosendin Foundation, an advocate for community well-being, supports various non-profit organizations across the country that focus on emotional, nutritional, and occupational health programs. 2025 marks the third year of TRF Camp Build, with McKinney being the first of five locations. Other cities include Austin, Huntersville, Sterling, and Commerce. Information about the camp can be found at https://www.therosendinfoundation.org/camp-build/.
About The Rosendin Foundation:
The Rosendin Foundation was formed in 2020 as a 501 (c)(3) charitable corporation to act as the charitable arm of Rosendin Holdings for which all charitable giving would be centralized or guided. This includes Rosendin Electric, Inc. (Rosendin) and Modular Power Solutions (MPS). Although the corporation is based in San Jose, California, the Foundation provides funding to non-profit organizations across the United States. For more information visit www.therosendinfoundation.org.
About Rosendin
Rosendin, headquartered in San Jose, CA, is the largest employee-owned electrical contractor in the United States, employing 8,000 people with average annual revenues of $2.8 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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