Hargrove’s North Alabama Division Brings Christmas Cheer to 5 Families in Need
Hargrove’s North Alabama Division had the pleasure of sponsoring two families this 2013 Christmas season through the Committee on Church Cooperation (CCC).
Hargrove’s North Alabama Division had the pleasure of sponsoring two families this 2013 Christmas season through the Committee on Church Cooperation (CCC).
The CCC is a non-profit organization that has been assisting those in the Decatur, Ala. area for 40 years. Their mission is to build cooperative efforts among the churches of Morgan County to provide emergency and short-term assistance to persons in need, in the name of Jesus Christ.
The CCC relies solely on donations from the local community and its members to operate. The Hargrove family united to help make Christmas possible for two very special families in need.
The Decatur office chose to support two single-mother families. One sponsored family had two children, ages 9 and 11. The second sponsored family had three children, ages 8-months, 2 and 6.
Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the Hargrove’s North Alabama Division Teammates, they raised over $1,243! Both families received Kroger grocery store and Wal-Mart gift cards allowing the sponsored families to buy everything on their wish lists and more!
“I love that our Teammates are always very eager to help their local community members and go above and beyond for those in need.” Phil Hamilton, PE - Senior Vice President, Central Region said. “It is a testament to the amazing Teammates we have at Hargrove Engineers + Constructors and their commitment to serve.”
The Hargrove Foundation graciously matched the North Alabama Division’s donations allowing the office to sponsor three more families. Overall, the sponsorship assisted five families with a total of 14 children.
The CCC expressed a huge thank you to all the Teammates who participated in providing an incredible Christmas for two families whom may otherwise have not received anything.
Hargrove Teammates Walk for a Cure
On October 24, 2013 several of Hargrove Engineers + Constructors Mobile Teammates participated in the Annual Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk raising over $2500 to fight blood cancers.
On October 24, 2013 several of Hargrove Engineers + Constructors Mobile Teammates participated in the Annual Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk raising over $2500 to fight blood cancers.
Hargrove's Memphis Teammates Fall Team Building: Mid-South Food Bank Volunteer Project
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors Memphis Teammates banded together to sort, inspect and package donated foods at the Receiving Warehouse of the Mid-South Food Bank in midtown. Carmen Thompson, Leigh Portner, Jennifer & Pat Danehy (Mid-South Food Bank Chairman), Becky Palazolo & husband Tom Breen, Bilyana Baser, and Gina Farmer volunteered in this very worthy cause.
By the end of the evening, the Hargrove team enabled the Food Bank to distribute 1,500 meals to the community. Great job team!
The mission of the Mid-South Food Bank is to fight hunger through the efficient collection and distribution of wholesome food, and through education and advocacy. Their vision is a hunger-free Mid-South.
Thank you to everyone who participated and we look forward to volunteering again with the Memphis Food Bank.
Do Your Part for a Healthy Heart!
Do your part for a healthy heart!
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors is participating in the American Heart Association Heart Walk on Saturday, September 21st @ 9:00am on the campus of the University of South Alabama. Participating is easy...simply join a team and then do your best to collect donations. For so many of us that volunteer for the American Heart Association, our passion is personal. Whether it is a family member or a friend, we are all connected by the common thread of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Funds raised through the Heart Walk will support the American Heart Association’s mission of building healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Will you take 5 minutes this week to register so we can kick-off the Heart Walk fundraising season?
If you have participated in past years and are not currently registered, please sign up today. We need your experience and expertise in order to continue our tradition. If you have never participated in the Heart Walk, I hope you will consider joining a team this year! We encourage and welcome everyone to be a part of this life-saving event!
Help support McKemie Place by visiting Little House Midtown
Help support McKemie Place by visiting Little House Midtown located at 2351 Airport Blvd., Mobile, AL 36606, August 12-15. For four days Little House Midtown will donate 10% of all net sales including Gift Certificate Sales to this great organization. McKemie Place is the only overnight shelter for single, homeless women in all of Mobile, Washington and Baldwin Counties.
As proud supporters of this organization, Hargrove commends Little House Midtown and patrons for giving back to the community.
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors Serves Up Dinner and Smiles at Camp Smile
Hargrove Teammates receive a painting from one of the camp attendees.
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors Teammates served dinner to over 250 campers and staff at Camp Smile on July 17, 2013, to show their support and promote awareness of the United Cerebral Palsy’s mission, which is to empower children and adults with disabilities to live their life without limits by providing an inclusive summer camp experience where there is no limit to the adventure.
The UCP hosts Camp Smile each year to give campers a chance to take part in outdoor activities that many would not be able to do otherwise. Horseback riding, water sports, and the ropes course are all part of the fun, and encourage bonding with others who share similar life experiences.
“The thing that was most touching for me was when Weylan, one of the campers, presented us with a painting of a tree with each of the kids fingerprints as leaves as a thank you. To be part of the evening and seeing the joy in everyone’s eyes was really special,” said Marisa Inge, Hargrove’s Community Projects Coordinator.
Over 25 Teammates took part in this unique team-building experience. After dinner, campers and Hargrove Teammates attended a camp-wide dance, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Bob Mobley Speaks About LLS Light the Night
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors Teammate Bob Mobley talks of his personal battle with AML and the importance of participating in LLS Light The Night Walk
After Devastating Tornadoes Hargrove Engineers + Constructors Donates Computers to Murphy High School
Hargrove Teammates donate computers to tornado damaged Murphy High School
Mobile, AL - Hargrove Engineers + Constructors donated 28 computers and monitors to replace the ones damaged or destroyed by the Christmas Day tornado that tore through mid-town Mobile, devastating Murphy High School.
Patricia Hunter, vice principal of Murphy High School, accepted the computers on behalf of the school and thanked Hargrove Engineers + Constructors’ for the donation. Hargrove donated these computers to help the school return to normalcy during this time of crisis. The tornado destroyed the largest high school in Alabama, along with most of the technology in it.
“After the tornadoes tore through midtown and seeing the destruction of Murphy High School, we wanted to find a way to help. Donating computers was an obvious way we could contribute to get things back on line,” said Tommy McNeal, Chief Information Officer for Hargrove. “While it doesn’t fix everything that was lost, we hope it’s a step towards helping the students and faculty return to achieving a great education.”
Recently, the Alabama State Legislature passed a $30 million bond; $15 million of it will go toward restoring Murphy High School. The rest of the money will be distributed to five other high schools damaged by tornadoes.
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors Hosts AT&T Vital Link Summer Camp
AT&T Vital Link Campers and Hargrove Teammates enjoying the Gulf Coast Exploreum
Mobile, AL - Hargrove Engineers + Constructors hosted a group of 11 eighth-graders from Clark-Shaw School of Math and Science as part of the AT&T Vital Link “Internship” Program. AT&T Vital Link is organized by the Mobile Area Education Foundation in order to help students connect what they are learning in the classroom with opportunities in the workplace.
The students met with Hargrove’s engineers, designers, and project managers to learn about each of the engineering disciplines (chemical, electrical, structural, mechanical, and construction management). They also received advice on the importance of going to a college or trade school after graduation. Steve McClure, PE, Project Director at Hargrove told the students, “There will be a shortage of engineers and project leadership in the near future and the construction industry doesn’t look like it will slow down. Going into the engineering field would be a great opportunity for each of you to not only get a job out of college, but develop a rewarding career where every day is a chance to build something different.”
“By engaging these students with hands-on activities, like navigating through 3D modeling software and designing a project from front-end estimating through construction, we hope to instill a desire to learn more about engineering and show students that what they learn in the classroom today can shape their future career,” said Amy Driskell, Hargrove’s Vital Link coordinator.
The four-day internship introduced the field of engineering and design to the students, providing them with an insight into each discipline represented at Hargrove. Most of the students agreed their favorite activity was the “egg drop,” where students designed and built a vehicle to safely transport an egg from the top of a two-story building to the ground. This project stressed the importance of planning and budgeting, two key aspects in the engineering field.
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AT&T Vital Link is based on the theory that students are best motivated to learn if they understand the connection between skills learned in the class and those needed for success in the workplace. A select group of students and teachers spend one-half day for a week as interns in Mobile businesses to experience the importance of communication skills, mathematics, creativity, problem solving and teamwork.
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors Lends a Hand at Camp Rap-A-Hope
Hargrove Teammates lending a hand at Camp Rap-A-Hope
Mobile, AL – Hargrove Engineers + Constructors’ Teammates and families visited Camp Rap-A-Hope to support the camp’s vital role in helping children with cancer and cancer survivors by serving dinner to the campers and counselors on the final day of the camp.
Hargrove Teammates cooked, set up food stations and served the campers, continuing the tradition of providing the Friday evening meal. The volunteers demonstrated Hargrove’s spirit of “giving back to the community in which we live” and enjoyed interacting with the campers.
“We are glad that we could contribute so much to a wonderful cause and really enjoyed spending time with both the campers and counselors,” said Kristen Burchfield, Community Projects Leader.
One of the most memorable moments of the night involved the servers interacting with the campers and trying to get them to eat turnip greens. Hargrove’s relationship with Camp Rap-A-Hope began about 5 years ago, and the Team looks forward to this event each year.
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Camp Rap-A-Hope is an organization that provides a weeklong summer camp at Camp Grace in Mobile, Alabama and is open to children between the ages of 7 and 17 who have or have ever had cancer. For more information, please visit http://www.camprapahope.org.
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors is a full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management firm with offices located across the eastern half of the United States. With more than 800 Teammates, Hargrove is Alabama’s largest privately held engineering firm focused on the manufacturing sector. Hargrove’s success stems from its focus on building a team of the best engineers and construction professionals while maintaining long-term customer relationships. For more information about Hargrove, please visit the company’s website at www.hargrove-epc.com.
Ruby Tuesday Gives Back
Print out this image and bring it into the Ruby Tuesday on Airport BLVD in Mobile to give 20% back to the community.
Ruby Tuesday’s on Airport Blvd is raising money to support McKemie Place, a women’s only homeless shelter in Mobile. Hargrove and our Foundation have supported this shelter, and we are happy to see other companies giving back to our community.
Visit the Airport Blvd location of Ruby Tuesday on one (or all) of the dates listed below, present the attached flyer to your sever, and Ruby Tuesday’s will donate 20% of your purchase to the shelter.
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