HARGROVE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS LAMAR UNIVERSITY
Beaumont, TX - The Hargrove Foundation, Hargrove Engineers & Constructor’s charitable arm, is dedicated to supporting causes in education. As part of this effort, they contribute scholarships to several colleges and universities across the country, including Beaumont’s own Lamar University.
Since 2020, the Hargrove Foundation has supported an annual $10,000 scholarship to Lamar University’s construction management students. With over 45 Lamar university graduates employed by Hargrove, they recognize the impact this has not only on individual pursuits for education, but STEM education and workforce development in the area. This is directly in line with the mission of the university, and their 100-year legacy of producing leaders for the region.
“We are proud to enrich the lives of these students by supporting their pursuit of degrees in construction management,” said Jeb Shell, Hargrove Foundation Scholarship Committee Chair. “Our Foundation aids many worthy causes, and with education being one of our primary sectors of focus, these scholarships are a huge piece of that effort.”
Lamar University is celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2023. Throughout the twentieth century, Lamar University has served Southeast Texas in a strategic, relevant, and sustainable way as an integral frontrunner in technology and energy education. Over the course of their rich history, the education they provide has become far more versatile, firmly grounded in the humanities and sciences, but with a continued emphasis on practical applications. The result provides a sharp advantage to their graduates as they develop skills for lifelong learning and prepare for future careers.
Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.
2023 HARGROVE FOUNDATION GALA BRINGS CAPTAIN “SULLY” SULLENBERGER TO MOBILE
The Hargrove Foundation will host its eighth annual gala at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel on Thursday, November 30th, 2023, in Mobile, Alabama. This year, Ambassador “Sully” Sullenberger of “Miracle on the Hudson” acclaim will serve as the featured guest speaker.
“We are excited to welcome Ambassador Sully and add him to our legacy of incredible speakers in Mobile,” says Micki Kohn, president of the Hargrove Foundation board of directors. “We look forward to joining together once again with our community and championing the causes we support through the Hargrove Foundation.”
Ambassador “Sully” Sullenberger has been dedicated to the pursuit of safety his entire adult life. While he is best known for serving as Captain during what has been called the “Miracle on the Hudson” when, in January of 2009, he and his crew safely guided US Airways Flight 1549 to an emergency water landing in New York City’s frigid Hudson River, he recently served as the U.S. Ambassador and Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and is a sought-after speaker, safety expert, author and pilot.
Sullenberger is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters and Making a Difference: Stories of Vision and Courage from America's Leaders. Clint Eastwood directed the major motion picture about Sullenberger’s life, titled SULLY, based on Highest Duty starring Tom Hanks. The film was released to critical acclaim in September 2016 and garnered four Broadcast Film Critics nominations and one Academy Award nomination. Highest Duty was republished that year as SULLY: My Search for What Really Matters.
Sullenberger considers it one of the greatest honors of his life having been asked by President Biden to be the U.S. Ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization, a United Nations Specialized Agency, in Montréal, Québec, Canada. He was nominated by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2021. He served in the post in 2022. During his tenure he reasserted effective U.S. leadership at ICAO, tackling the aviation crises involving Belarus, Russia, a Middle East airspace dispute, and climate change.
The Hargrove Foundation invites you to join the celebration of the Foundation’s mission to support education, health and human services, arts and culture, and qualified sports activities. It is through the generosity of partners and the Hargrove team that all 18 communities where Hargrove’s offices are located may be served.
Mark your calendars early for this truly remarkable event – visit hargrovefoundationgala.com for further details including ticket sales and sponsorships.
2023 DOWNTOWN GET DOWN BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER
The Hargrove Foundation will once again hold the exciting Downtown Get Down event in Downtown Mobile, Alabama on Thursday, September 21, at the Insider Eatery, Outsider Sports Bar, and Cedar Street Social Club. Doors will open at 5 and the event will kick off at 5:30pm and run until 9:30pm.
A $30 donation will include entry, live music, and 2 drink tickets! Kids enter free with a 21+ guardian. Enjoy the musical talents of Jenna McClelland & band and the Bruce Smelley Band, as well as food and drink specials while supporting Hargrove Foundation causes in health and human services, education, arts and culture, and qualified sports activities.
“We look forward to joining the community for a night of music and entertainment,” said Micki Kohn, Hargrove Foundation BOD President. “Our Foundation aids many worthy causes throughout the area and this is just one way to involve the community in our efforts to give back!”
To register for the event, find more information, or to seek sponsorship, please visit hargrovefoundation.org/2023-downtown-get-down. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Hargrove Foundation, which supports causes like the HAT (Hargrove Adaptive Toy) Project, dedicated to helping mobility limited children achieve independence through the use of adaptive cars. Get your tickets today!
HARGROVE FOUNDATION HOLDS 2023 CRAWFISH CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Hargrove Foundation is excited to welcome guests to our Annual Crawfish Classic Golf Tournament! This lively crawfish boil and golf tournament will take place over two days – Thursday, April 20th and Friday, April 21st, 2023, respectively – at Lakewood Golf Club in Point Clear, Alabama. The celebratory Crawfish Classic Kickoff Party will include live music, silent auctions, and more; the golf tournament will feature both morning and afternoon tee times, all benefiting the Hargrove Foundation.
For a donation of $300 for individual golfers, or $1,600 for a corporate team of four (4), players can compete in support of hundreds of charitable causes with tee times at 8:30am and 1:30pm. Several additional sponsorship opportunities are available including Food Tent sponsorships, Beverage Cart sponsorships, and more.
“We look forward to another exciting year of crawfish and healthy competition,” said President and CEO of Hargrove Engineers & Constructors, Ralph A. Hargrove. “Our Foundation aids many worthy causes throughout the area and this is just one way to involve the community in our efforts to give back. We are grateful for all new and returning partners, sponsors, and donors.”
Entry to the Thursday night all-you-can-eat Crawfish Classic Kickoff Crawfish Boil event is included with your golf tournament entry or may be purchased separately for a donation of $65 for a single entrant and $100 for a couple. The event will take place from 6-10pm and will feature traditional crawfish boil fare from Cajun Boil-n-Geaux! Enjoy live music and delicious food in a socially distanced, outdoor atmosphere!
To register for the event, find more information, or to seek sponsorship, please visit hargrovecrawfishclassic.com. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Hargrove Foundation, which supports causes like the HAT (Hargrove Adaptive Toy) Project, dedicated to helping mobility limited children achieve independence through the use of adaptive cars. Register today and tee-off to make a difference!
The Crawfish Classic is one of many events hosted by Lakewood Golf Club/USGA, part of the historic Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa in Point Clear, AL and resort member of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, which had its beginnings in 1944. Rolling fairways, tight greens, spring-fed lakes, meandering streams, and stands of mature trees make the 36 holes of Lakewood both beautiful and challenging. The Lakewood Club has undergone many recent renovations and boasts improved putting conditions, enhanced bunker play, and world-class updates centered on making the game fun and exciting for both better and beginner golfers – the rich history of Lakewood remains a celebration of the game in all its glory. The 2021 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur will be the third USGA Championship hosted by The Lakewood Club in September 2021.
2022 HARGROVE FOUNDATION GALA BRINGS “COACH K” TO MOBILE
The Hargrove Foundation will host its seventh annual gala at the Mobile Convention Center on Thursday, December 1, 2022, in Mobile, Alabama. This year, the inspiring former coach of Duke University men’s basketball team (1980 – 2022), Mike Krzyzewski (known by fans as Coach K), will serve as the featured guest speaker.
“We are excited to welcome Coach K and add him to our legacy of motivational and dynamic speakers,” says Micki Kohn, president of the Hargrove Foundation board of directors. “We look forward to joining together once again with our community and embracing the spirit of giving for the causes we support.”
A member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Coach K demonstrates to audiences how they, too,
can earn winning numbers in both their professional and personal lives. He is known for leading Team USA to three Olympic gold medals and is perhaps the most accomplished basketball coach in history. Coach K holds the most NCAA Division I victories; the most Final Fours; the most NBA Draft Selections; the most games as the number one team in the country by a coach; and the most World Championship Gold Medals as a head coach. He began his career as a head coach at West Point in 1975, where he led the Cadets to a 73-59 record over a five-year period and achieved one National Invitation Tournament appearance in 1978. A 12-time National Coach of the Year, Sports Illustrated named Krzyzewski as its Sportsman of the Year in 2011. He is the only men’s coach to have won gold medals at the Olympics and the FIBA World Cup, while also possessing at least one NCAA Championship (he has five).
The Hargrove Foundation invites you to join the celebration of the Foundation’s mission to support education, health and human services, arts and culture, and qualified sports activities. It is through the generosity of partners and the Hargrove team that all 17 communities where Hargrove’s offices are located have been served.
Coach K is the latest addition to a high-caliber list of the Hargrove Foundation’s keynote speakers, including John Stallworth, Pro Football Hall of Famer; Gen. Russell Honoré, retired United States commander of Joint Task Force Katrina; Captain Scott Kelly, retired United States astronaut; Frank Abagnale, inspiration behind the Steven Spielberg film “Catch Me If You Can,” the late Gen. Colin Powell in 2019, and sports legends Bo Jackson and Sarah Thomas last year. The Hargrove Foundation is honored to continue to host such renowned individuals in support of causes like the Hargrove Adaptive Toy project, which modifies toy vehicles for children with mobility limitations, helping them gain independence, motor skills, vocabulary, and more.
Mark your calendars early for this truly remarkable event – visit hargrovefoundation.org for further details including ticket sales and sponsorships.
HARGROVE FOUNDATION REACHES $2MM GIVING MILESTONE
The Hargrove Foundation has reached a milestone in giving as of spring 2021 – they have now contributed over $2 million dollars to charitable causes across the country! Since inception in 2012, the Hargrove Foundation has been on a mission to support groups and organizations making a difference in the areas of health and human services, education, arts and culture, and qualified sports activities. Reaching this milestone would not be possible without the support of Hargrove Teammates and partners in all Hargrove office locations.
“We are excited to reach this point in our charitable giving,” says Micki Kohn, President of the Board for the Hargrove Foundation. “It’s incredible to think of the thousands of lives that have been positively impacted by the $2.1MM we’ve now funneled back to our communities.”
The Hargrove Foundation hosts several events across the country each year to raise funds and awareness including fishing rodeos, golf tournaments, auctions, block parties, and an annual black-tie Gala event. The Hargrove Foundation was originally founded after Hargrove realized a desire to mobilize in support of victims when several tornadoes devastated northern Alabama in 2011. Disaster relief efforts remains paramount to our Team, having supported victims of many flooding and hurricane disasters over the last decade, and having given $100,000 in COVID-19 relief.
“We look forward to continuing to give back to the communities that surround our 16 offices and beyond,” says Ralph A. Hargrove, President and CEO of Hargrove Engineers + Constructors. “As our family of companies continues to grow and serve clients in new areas, it also creates opportunities to show leadership and renew our Team’s passion for community outreach.”
HARGROVE FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTES $100,000 TO COVID-19 RELIEF
To aid in relief efforts, The Hargrove Foundation is distributing $100,000 to COVID-19 related causes. Hargrove leadership has identified 19 of these causes serving the communities where all 14 Hargrove offices are located.
The Hargrove Foundation has taken an active role in disaster relief efforts since its inception in 2011 on the heels of the Alabama tornadoes. Because COVID-19 is its own kind of natural disaster and represents an unprecedented challenge to our communities, this nationwide effort serves hospitals, food banks, and other charities supporting those who have been directly affected by the crisis.
If you would like to join in the Hargrove Foundation’s effort, visit https://hargrovefoundation.org/covid-19-relief then click “Donate” and type the keyword “COVID-19” in the “Additional Information” panel on Step 4.
“We are proud to support our healthcare heroes, as well as those fighting on the front lines of hunger, homelessness, and other challenges exacerbated by COVID-19,” says Micki Kohn, President of the Board of Directors for The Hargrove Foundation. “We are grateful for the generosity of our Teammates, as well as community donors, as we continue to face this outbreak together.”
FISHING RODEO EVENT TO BENEFIT THE HARGROVE FOUNDATION
The Baton Rouge community is joining together for The Hargrove Foundation at the third annual Hargrove Fishing Rodeo at Bridgeside Marina in Grand Isle, LA on Saturday June 15th, 2019. The tournament begins at 6am with the weigh in taking place from 3pm to 5pm, and an awards ceremony at 6pm. All proceeds will benefit the Hargrove Foundation.
The event offers prizes for fish in many categories including biggest inshore and offshore fish, Redfish with the most spots, and more.. Register online at https://hargrovefoundation.org/2019-fishing-rodeo to save your spot and join the fun!
“This is a chance for people to gather together to support the mission of The Hargrove Foundation to give back,” says Steve McClure, Chairman of the Board for the Hargrove Foundation. The Hargrove Fishing Rodeo is one of many fundraising events organized throughout all 13 of Hargrove’s offices nationwide in the effort to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.
For more information, visit “The Hargrove Foundation” on Facebook and check out the event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/2150000868594193/. Come and make a splash with us at this year’s Hargrove Fishing Rodeo!
Hargrove Foundation Hosts Gen. Colin Powell, USA (Ret.) for 5th Annual Gala
The Hargrove Foundation will host its fifth annual gala on Friday, November 22nd, 2019 in Mobile, AL. We are privileged to announce Gen. Colin Powell, USA (Ret.), United States statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army, as our keynote speaker for this year’s event. He was the 65th United States Secretary of State, serving under George W. Bush. He was also the first African American appointed as the U.S. Secretary of State, and the first (so far the only) African American to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He served in this position for both President George H.W. Bush and for President Bill Clinton.
“We could not be more honored for Gen. Colin Powell to join us for the 2019 Hargrove Foundation Gala,” says Ralph A. Hargrove, President and CEO of Hargrove Engineers + Constructors. “His years of service to our country are sure to have revealed fascinating insights, and I am pleased to announce his participation in our fifth Gala event.”
The son of Jamaican immigrants, Powell was born in Harlem in April 1937 and was raised in the South Bronx. He was educated in the New York City public schools and attended the City College of New York where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. He received a commission as an Army second lieutenant upon graduation in 1958 and went on to serve in the United States Army for 35 years, rising to the rank of Four-Star General. From 1987–1989 Powell served as President Ronald Reagan’s National Security Advisor. He served from 1989–1993 as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and was the youngest officer and first ROTC graduate to ever serve in the position. During his time as chairman, he oversaw 28 crises to include the Panama intervention of 1989 and Operation Desert Storm in the victorious 1991 Persian Gulf War.
Gen. Colin Powell is the latest addition to a high-caliber list of The Hargrove Foundation’s recent keynote speakers, including John Stallworth, former American football wide receiver, Gen. Russell Honoré, USA (Ret.), commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, Captain Scott Kelly, retired United States astronaut, and Frank Abagnale, inspiration behind the Steven Spielberg film “Catch Me If You Can”. The Hargrove Foundation is honored to continue to host such renowned individuals in support of causes like the Hargrove Adaptive Toy project, which modifies toy vehicles for children with mobility limitations, helping them gain independence, motor skills, vocabulary, and more.
Mark your calendars early for this truly remarkable event and keep an eye out at hargrovefoundation.org for further details including ticket sales and sponsorships. Tickets will be on sale very soon! You don’t want to miss out!
Hargrove Foundation Hosts Frank Abagnale at Fourth Annual Gala
The Hargrove Foundation will host its fourth annual gala on Thursday, November 29th, 2018 at the Battle House Hotel in downtown Mobile, Alabama. We are privileged to have Frank Abagnale, leading authority on anti-fruad and security, and subject of Steven Spielberg’s film “Catch Me if You Can”, as our keynote speaker for this year’s event. The evening will begin with an invitation-only cocktail hour for VIP sponsors and then festivities will continue with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by the dinner and program at 7 p.m.
Frank Abagnale is one of the world’s leading authorities on anti-fraud and security practices. Steven Spielberg’s film “Catch Me If You Can,” is based entirely on the story of Abagnale’s life. With Abagnale depicted by Leonardo DiCaprio, the film highlights his life as one of America’s most infamous con men, embezzling millions of dollars by posing as an airline pilot, attorney, professor, and physician — all before the age of 21. After recognizing his highly-specialized skill set, Abagnale became an asset to the FBI and has been associated with the agency for over 40 years. Now, Abagnale consults with Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and government agencies about embezzlement, forgery and security practices.
“We look forward to hearing Mr. Abagnale’s unique perspective on anti-fraud practices,” says Steve McClure, Chairmain of the Hargrove Foundation Board of Directors. “Clearly he is a very intelligent individual with a Spielberg-worthy story. I wouldn’t want to miss it!”
Proceeds from the event will once again be directed to the HAT Project, dedicated to helping mobility limited children achieve more independence through the use of adaptive cars. To learn more about Hargrove’s Adaptive Toy Project, visit hargives.org.
For guests that may choose to stay at The Battle House Hotel, a special event group rate is available. Ticket and partnership details can be found online at hargrovefoundation.org/2018gala.
Downtown Get Down Event to Benefit the Hargrove Foundation
The Hargrove team is bringing the Mobile community together in Cathedral Square for the second annual Downtown Get Down event benefitting the Hargrove Foundation on Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 5:30-8:30pm. For a $10 donation, enjoy food and beverage specials from local area food trucks and vendors, as well as live music from The Underhill Family Orchestra. Your donation includes a complementary soda, water, or beer of choice upon entry.
Downtown Get Down is a family-friendly event for all ages. Children 12 years of age and under will be admitted free of charge. A kids’ zone with entertainment will also be available. Cash and credit card donations for The Hargrove Foundation will be accepted upon arrival. Tickets can be purchased in advance at http://hargrovefoundation.org/2018-downtown-get-down/.
“This is a chance for people to gather together to celebrate our community and support the mission of The Hargrove Foundation to give back,” said Hargrove’s Mobile Office Leader, Roy Duncan, PE. Downtown Get Down is one of many fundraising events organized throughout all 13 of Hargrove’s offices nationwide in the effort to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.
The Hargrove Foundation is the charitable link of the Hargrove family of companies. The Foundation serves to support the four paramount sectors of education, arts & culture, sports activities, and health and human services. This event will serve to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education programs funded by the Hargrove Foundation.
For more information about Downtown Get Down, “like” Hargrove Engineers + Constructors on Facebook and check out the event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/731415560362433/.
Hargrove Foundation Hosts Capt. Scott Kelly at Third Annual Gala
(Mobile, Ala.) – Mobile, Ala. – The Hargrove Foundation will host its third annual gala, “The Sky is Not the Limit”, on Thursday, November 30th, 2017 at the Battle House Hotel in downtown Mobile, Alabama. We are privileged to have world-renowned astronaut Captain Scott Kelly, USN Ret. as our keynote speaker for this year’s event. Cocktail festivities will begin at 6 pm with a seated dinner to follow.
During his record-breaking year in space, U.S. astronaut Scott Kelly captivated the world while laying the groundwork for the future of space travel and exploration. And while science was at the core of Kelly’s groundbreaking expedition—it is his life lessons and personal stories from 229 miles above Earth and the path that led him there that provide such valuable advice on pushing one's own limits. Captain Kelly is author of the memoir, “Endurance: My Year in Space and Our Journey to Mars” which will be released in Fall 2017 and will be available at the gala. Signed copies are included as part of our partnership program.
“We are excited to hear from Captain Scott Kelly this year,” says Steve McClure, communications chair of the Hargrove Foundation. “Not many can say they’ve been to space, and Captain Kelly has spent a great deal of time there. I know there is a lot to learn from someone with such a unique perspective.”
Proceeds from the event will be directed to the HAT Project, dedicated to helping mobility limited children achieve more independence through the use of adaptive cars. To learn more about Hargrove’s Adaptive Toy Project, visit hargives.org/hat-project/
For guests that may choose to stay at The Battle House Hotel, a special event group rate is available for two days prior and after the event. Ticket and partnership details can be found online at http://hargrovefoundation.org/2017-foundation-gala/.
Hargrove Foundation Hosts Second Annual Gala
The Hargrove Foundation will host its second annual gala on Thursday, November 10th 2016 at 6:00pm. The gala will be held at The Admiral Hotel in downtown Mobile, Alabama. Tickets may be purchased online for $175 per person or $1200 for a table of eight, and guests should wear formal cocktail attire.
The keynote speaker for the evening will be Lt. General L. Honoré, U.S. Army (ret.). General Honoré is best known for serving as commander of Joint Task Force-Katrina, responsible for coordinating military relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina affected areas across the Gulf Coast. His countenance is highly respected, and the entire country was captivated by his leadership and patriotism in the face of some of the most devastating natural disaster situations America has ever seen.
Prior to his command of Joint Task Force-Katrina, General Honoré served in a variety of command and staff positions which focused on Defense Support to Civil Authorities and Homeland Defense.
As Vice Director for Operations, J-3, The Joint Staff, Washington, D.C., and, as the Commander, Standing Joint Force Headquarters-Homeland Security, United States Northern Command, General Honoré’s focus was Defense Support to Civil Authorities and Homeland Defense. For four of the past six hurricane seasons, he supported the Department of Defense planning and response for Hurricanes Floyd in 1999; Lilli and Isidore in 2002 (both hit the Gulf Coast); Isabel in 2003; and Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne in 2004.
“We are excited to have General Honoré at this year’s gala,” says Steve McClure, communications chair of the Hargrove Foundation. “His example of what it means to be a leader, team player, and civil servant is something we can all aspire to.”
Hargrove Engineers Unveils First Adaptive Toy
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors will unveil their first adaptive toy as part of the HAT (Hargrove Adaptive Toy) Project on Thursday, October 20th in the Hargrove Courtyard. The initiative is dedicated to filling the gap for adaptive toys among mobility limited children, like the first recipient, who has cerebral palsy.
Last December, Hargrove Instrumentation Engineer, Michelle Jones, P.E., met Stefanie Pablo during a field trip with her son who shared about her daughter, Emma’s, special mobility needs. From that moment forward, Michelle became dedicated to using her engineering expertise to assist children with special mobility requirements. On Thursday evening, the first adaptive toy “EMMA” (Engineered Machine for Mobility and Access), named in honor of our first recipient Emma Pablo, will be unveiled to the 11-year-old girl and her family.
“After hearing Emma’s story, I knew there had to be a way we could help,” said Jones. “I contacted our President and CEO Ralph Hargrove that afternoon. His response was immediate and supportive. The goal was to build something that would enrich Emma’s life and provide her access to the tools she needed to learn to move around in space and control her environment. I began to reach out to fellow engineers and designers whom I knew would share in this vision. We worked to modify an off-the-shelf toy car…and once we saw the look on her face during a sit test, we knew it was worth it.”
Many mobility limited children do no not qualify for an insurance-provided electric wheelchair as they must prove their ability to independently control the chair before they can receive aid. These adaptive toy EMMAs will provide a convenient, accessible pathway for development of the necessary skills to meet the insurance requirements. Studies have shown that the ability to control one’s movement through space has a direct impact on social, cognitive and speech skills. Therefore, providing mobility limited children with access to these adaptive toy EMMAs has the potential for additional life changing impacts. Each EMMA can be customized with headswitches, joysticks and push buttons to accommodate individual needs.
Future recipients of single-function EMMAs will be randomly selected. As of January 1, 2017, physical therapists will have the ability submit applications for potential users.
Thursday’s event also includes a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the launch of harGIVES (Hargrove Innovative Volunteer Engineering Services), a new volunteer organization that provides the means and opportunity to give back to the community utilizing Hargrove Teammates’ engineering and technical expertise.
harGIVES was founded so that the Teammates’ desire to give back would not remain unrealized due to lack of resources. Launching the harGIVES organization as a 501(c)3 has allowed the company’s passion for volunteerism to take on a variety of creative, hands-on projects. The Hargrove Foundation exists as a means to financially support charitable causes, while harGIVES enables Hargrove Teammates to engage in specific projects as a volunteer organization with the ability to provide goods and services.
Through the use of volunteers, harGIVES hopes to produce 10 individualized single-function cars per year. harGIVES has also partnered with the University of South Alabama’s Capstone Engineering Program to produce multi-functional EMMAs for donation to places which serve mobility limited children including schools, camps and physical therapy offices.
The Hargrove Foundation Supports the Delta Bike Project
Through a contribution by the Hargrove Foundation, the Delta Bike Project (DBP) will be better able to focus on improving and expanding their Time is Money Program, Build a Bike Program, and bike maintenance classes. The DBP is a bicycle community dedicated to promoting and improving access to bicycle transportation and quality of life in Mobile, Alabama.
(Mobile, Ala.) – Through a contribution by the Hargrove Foundation, the Delta Bike Project (DBP) will be better able to focus on improving and expanding their Time is Money Program, Build a Bike Program, and bike maintenance classes. The DBP is a bicycle community dedicated to promoting and improving access to bicycle transportation and quality of life in Mobile, Alabama.
The DBP believes people from all walks of life deserve the benefits derived from cycling. Since bicycles are the only affordable transportation for some people in the Mobile area, the Time is Money Program provides bicycles for those in need. To date, the DBP has given 300 bicycles to people in the community.
Students in underserved areas of the city are invited to the DBP’s Build a Bike Program, where students learn what it takes to build bicycles, and are given the confidence and knowledge they need to keep them in good, working condition. In addition, the DBP offers bike maintenance classes for adults. Due to rising popularity, the DBP hopes to expand the course selection to two standing basic courses, and two courses for women only.
The Hargrove Foundation Sponsors Cooking Matters Program for the Bay Area Food Bank
Thanks to a contribution by the Hargrove Foundation, more than 100 youngsters will have the opportunity to participate in the Bay Area Food Bank’s Cooking Matters program for children. Cooking Matters is a hands-on cooking class for children ages 10 to 14 years old. The program’s goal is to teach youngsters how to prepare nutritious meals and have fun at the same time.
Hargrove Foundation presents check to Bay Area Food Bank
(Mobile, Ala.) – Thanks to a contribution by the Hargrove Foundation, more than 100 youngsters will have the opportunity to participate in the Bay Area Food Bank’s Cooking Matters program for children. Cooking Matters is a hands-on cooking class for children ages 10 to 14 years old. The program’s goal is to teach youngsters how to prepare nutritious meals and have fun at the same time.
Food Bank nutritionists teach their classes on site at locations that have kitchens, like the Boys & Girls Clubs. The Food Bank provides recipes, food and all of the kitchen utensils needed for meal preparation. While instructors provide basic instructions on following recipes and food preparation, kids do all the work. The hope is that these youngsters will take what they learn in Cooking Matters home with them to help provide healthier meal options for their families.
Education Partners Unveil New STEM Institute
The Hargrove Foundation proudly announces a one of a kind science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) after school program for students ages 11 years to 15 years old in Mobile County called the Hargrove STEM Institute.
(Mobile, Ala.) – The Hargrove Foundation proudly announces a one of a kind science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) after school program for students ages 11 years to 15 years old in Mobile County called the Hargrove STEM Institute. A ceremony to kick-off this groundbreaking program was held Thursday, October 229 at 10:30am at the Kiwanis Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama, 712 Rice Street.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama, Mobile Area Education Foundation and the University of South Alabama College of Engineering joined forces to develop and implement the Hargrove STEM Institute. The purpose of the STEM Institute is to engage students in STEM areas, deepen their content knowledge in STEM subjects, and expose them to STEM careers. The program’s goals are a perfect fit for the Hargrove Foundation. “The Hargrove Foundation supports education initiatives in local communities where we can have an impact on lives by the giving of our resources and talents to bring greater opportunities for success and development,” said Hargrove Foundation Chairman Dennis Watson. “We are proud to sponsor the Hargrove STEM Institute at the Boys & Girls Club.”
Students participating in the STEM Institute will get a firsthand look at how STEM subjects relate to future career opportunities by taking field trips to local businesses in related engineering fields, hearing guest speakers, and touring college and university campuses. “We are very excited to bring this model program to our Boys & Girls Clubs beginning with the Kiwanis and Semmes locations,” said Mary Zoghby, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama.
“Many of our youngsters aren’t exposed to STEM subjects. Our goal is to change that.” The Hargrove STEM Institute consists of 14-16 sessions each school semester for a total of 28 sessions and will expand to other Boys & Girls Club sites in 2016 and 2017.
The Hargrove STEM Institute centers on the Mobile Area Education Foundation’s Engaging Youth through Engineering STEM curriculum, called EYE Modules. The modules are a set of eight comprehensive and extensive instructional guides complete with materials and equipment kits to give students opportunities to create solutions to engineering design challenges by learning and applying mathematics and science concepts. According to Dr. John Steadman, Dean of the University of South Alabama’s Engineering Department, “These challenges focus on real world issues and how to resolve them in different engineering fields.” For example, the design module called Let’s Get Moving utilizes skills in Mechanical Engineering and the module for Eco-Friendly Plastics is Materials Engineering.
“The Hargrove STEM Institute starts by targeting students in Mobile County,” said Carolyn Akers, executive director, Mobile Area Education Foundation. “But that’s just the beginning. Our long-term objective is to develop a model for after-school programs that can be implemented nationally.”
University of South Alabama Engineering Students Awarded Hargrove Foundation Scholarship
The University of South Alabama (USA) presented Emaleigh Sargent and Shawn Morris with the Hargrove Foundation Engineering scholarship at a luncheon on Friday, May 1st. The Engineering Awards Luncheon, hosted by USA’s College of Engineering honored recent scholarship recipients and donors.
Mobile, Ala. – The University of South Alabama (USA) presented Emaleigh Sargent and Shawn Morris with the Hargrove Foundation Engineering scholarship at a luncheon on Friday, May 1st. The Engineering Awards Luncheon, hosted by USA’s College of Engineering honored recent scholarship recipients and donors.
Emaleigh Sargent, a junior, is an electrical engineering major in the USA College of Engineering. Sargent has worked as an intern at Hargrove Engineers + Constructors since 2012. As part of the Hargrove Electrical & Instrumentation Design Team, Sargent has worked on a number of client projects including recovery boiler gas burners, chemical plant power system and utilities, and retrofit projects involving field instrument installations, control valves, panels, control logics, transformers, and motor control centers.
Shawn Morris, a junior, has a degree in mathematics from Birmingham Southern College, and is currently pursuing his engineering degree from USA. Morris is active in ASCE, Reformed University Fellowship, Associated General Contractors of America, and National Society of Black Engineers. In 2014, Morris was the recipient of the MACE Raybun Scholarship.
“This is another example of the Hargrove Team giving back to the community and supporting the development of our future engineers in the Mobile area as well as the Hargrove family,” said Dennis Watson, P.E., and representative for the Hargrove Foundation.
The Hargrove Foundation established a continuing engineering scholarship for USA’s College of Engineering, in conjunction with the Mitchell-Moulton Challenge Match, in 2014. The Mitchell-Moulton Scholarship Initiative springs from Mobile native, Abraham Mitchell’s commitment of $50 million to the University. Of the $50 million, $25 million is a matching gift challenge to support undergraduate scholarships. Mitchell has agreed to match, dollar-for-dollar any gift to undergraduate scholarship endowments. The Hargrove Foundation’s initial contribution was $35,000.
The Hargrove Foundation is the charitable link of the Hargrove Family of Companies. The Foundation serves to support the following four sectors: education, arts & culture, sports activities, and health & human services. It is made possible by the generosity, compassion, and involvement of the Hargrove Team within the communities the Team serves. For more information about the Hargrove Foundation, please visit www.HargroveFoundation.org
The Baton Rouge Office Accepts the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with LSU Fans Taking the Win over the Crimson Tide!
The Baton Rouge office accepted the ALS Ice Bucket challenge from the Mobile office, but the LSU fans were able to stay out of the cold!
The Baton Rouge office accepted the ALS Ice Bucket challenge from the Mobile office, but the LSU fans were able to stay out of the cold!
The office posed an ALS Football Team challenge - LSU fans VS all other (mainly Alabama) fans to see who could raise the most money for ALS! The winning team would get to stay dry and pour the ice water on the losing team. LSU fans claimed victory and won by $267! The final score was LSU with a total of $697, and Alabama fans with a total of $430.
The unfortunate Alabama fans dunked with the ice water included Teammates Rob Garrison, Brad Felkner, Derryl Evans and Bill Agerton. They challenged all on-site Teammates at Syngenta, St Gabriel, BASF Zachary to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge! The victorious participants dumping the ice water included Teammates Todd Bordelon, Gerard Suhor, Michael Viviano and Drew Landry. Baton Rouge Office Teammates that also participated included Liz Jones, Loyd Carroll, Kalyan Dave, Corey Hargrove, Micah Harrell, John Vidrine, Adrienne White, Kathy Jones, Tricia Goudeau, Kathleen Galloway and Shelby Dontay.
The real winners are the thousands of people currently battling ALS that will benefit from this generous donation to help fund research and patient care. Great job Team!
Hargrove accepts the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
The recent Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Ice Bucket Challenge has undoubtedly created a social media phenomenon by flooding Facebook news and Twitter feeds with videos of people accepting the challenge of having ice water dumped on them or donating $100 to ALS.org. Many people have chosen to do both, and the ALS Foundation reports that donations from the Challenge have exceeded $88 million.
The recent Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Ice Bucket Challenge has undoubtedly created a social media phenomenon by flooding Facebook news and Twitter feeds with videos of people accepting the challenge of having ice water dumped on them or donating $100 to ALS.org. Many people have chosen to do both, and the ALS Foundation reports that donations from the Challenge have exceeded $88 million.
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors Leadership accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge and in turn challenged the entire Hargrove Team. The Hargrove Foundation agreed to a dollar-for-dollar match of all Hargrove Teammate donations to the ALS Foundation.
ALS, also known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Motor neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS eventually leads to their death. When the motor neurons die, the ability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement is lost. With voluntary muscle action progressively affected, patients in the later stages of the disease may become totally paralyzed, according to the ALS website.
Visit Hargrove's YouTube channel to watch videos of Hargrove Teammates taking the plunge and raise money for a great cause!