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Arizona Builders Alliance Seeks Nonprofits for $100K Pro-Bono Project

Construction association extends deadline to submit applications for free work

TEMPE, Ariz. (January 23, 2025) – Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA), the state’s leading construction industry association, has extended the deadline to submit applications for its annual Community Service Project. The ABA will select one Valley nonprofit to receive free construction and renovation services valued up to $100,000.

The ABA will accept applications from local nonprofits until this Friday, January 24, 2025. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits located within the Phoenix metropolitan area focused on the needs of children and families. Projects should not require permits and must have an estimated value between $10,000 and $100,000. Ideal projects will involve multiple trades, including painting, flooring repairs, drywall, electrical work, HVAC, masonry, mechanical work, renovations, roofing repairs, and ceiling repairs.

“By leveraging the skills and resources of our 350 + member companies, ABA aims to make a tangible difference in community infrastructure supporting vulnerable populations,” said Kim Davids, President of Arizona Builders Alliance. “This initiative improves vital facilities, significantly impacting a nonprofit’s ability to serve those in need and demonstrates the value the construction industry brings to our community.”

The Community Service Project initiative is led by ABA’s Leadership Development Forum and highlights ABA’s dedication to social responsibility and its members’ commitment to using their skills for the greater good of the Phoenix community.

In 2024 the ABA’s Leadership Development Forum worked with Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, a local nonprofit organization that serves families with children who are currently homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

What is Arizona Builders Alliance?
Arizona Builders Alliance is the state’s leading construction industry association with over 350 member companies. ABA represents construction professionals throughout Arizona and advocates for the industry while providing community service.

Who leads Arizona Builders Alliance?
Kim Davids serves as President of Arizona Builders Alliance. According to the January 23, 2025 press release, she emphasized how the Community Service Project leverages member skills to make tangible differences in community infrastructure.

What is ABA's Community Service Project?
Arizona Builders Alliance’s Community Service Project provides free construction and renovation services valued up to $100,000 to one selected Valley nonprofit. The initiative demonstrates ABA’s commitment to social responsibility and community support.

What types of nonprofits can apply?
Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits located within the Phoenix metropolitan area that focus on the needs of children and families. The Arizona Builders Alliance specifically targets organizations serving vulnerable populations.

What construction services does ABA offer?
Arizona Builders Alliance offers multiple trades including painting, flooring repairs, drywall, electrical work, HVAC, masonry, mechanical work, renovations, roofing repairs, and ceiling repairs. The services are provided pro-bono to the selected nonprofit.

What is the value of the construction work?
The Arizona Builders Alliance provides construction and renovation services valued between $10,000 and $100,000. This significant contribution helps improve vital facilities for nonprofits serving the community.

What group leads the Community Service Project?
ABA’s Leadership Development Forum leads the Community Service Project initiative. This group organizes the selection process and coordinates the volunteer efforts of ABA’s member companies.

Which nonprofit received help in 2024?
Family Promise of Greater Phoenix received help from ABA in 2024. This organization serves families with children who are currently homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

How does ABA select the nonprofit recipient?
Arizona Builders Alliance reviews applications from eligible nonprofits and selects one Valley organization to receive the free construction services. The selection prioritizes projects that benefit children and families.

What is ABA's mission?
Arizona Builders Alliance’s mission includes industry advocacy, professional development, and community service. ABA demonstrates the construction industry’s value through initiatives like the Community Service Project.

How does the project benefit the community?
The Community Service Project significantly impacts a nonprofit’s ability to serve those in need by improving vital facilities. According to Kim Davids on January 23, 2025, this demonstrates the value the construction industry brings to the Phoenix community.