Swinerton Builders Government Builds Hope and Recognition Through Operation Denim Day
Beyond being a builder, the Swinerton Family of Companies believes that as a company and corporate family, it is their duty to participate in the betterment of the communities in which they live and work, and support causes that are close to their employees’ hearts. In honor of lives lost defending our nation on the eve of the 10-year anniversary of 9/11, the Swinerton Builders Government (SBG) team kicked off Operation Denim Day, a two-month campaign leading up to Veterans Day. Operation Denim Day is a fundraising effort created by SBG in support of the Wounded Warriors Program (WWP),...
Read MorePlaying Poker for a Cause
Colorado is known for many things: skiing and snow, wineries and breweries, picturesque scenery, and sports teams. Gambling, however, is not an activity people generally associate with the Colorado lifestyle. On June 30th, Swinerton Builders Colorado broke from their state’s traditions to host a Texas Hold’em tournament. Subcontractors, owners, engineers, and architects gathered to play poker to raise funds for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, a local organization working toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for the homeless and...
Read MoreSoCal Raises Green on the Greens
On August 8th, Swinerton Builders Orange County and Swinerton Builders Los Angeles hosted their Annual Swinvitational Golf Tournament at Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach, California. Each year this event is a highlight for our project teams, their subcontractors, and The Swinerton Foundation. It’s a terrific opportunity for our teams to build upon our existing relationships with the subcontractors and consultants who help make our projects successful every day, and a great way to raise money for the numerous causes and charities that The Swinerton Foundation supports. This year we...
Read MoreLocal Offices Get Creative With Fundraising Efforts
This past year has already seen unprecedented natural disasters throughout the country, which ranged from devastating earthquakes and tornados to fires and floods; now we are starting the hurricane season. To respond to the resultant needs, The Swinerton Foundation asked divisions to sponsor fundraising events on their behalf and The Foundation would match the proceeds. Swinerton offices held the events during July and there were definitely some creative approaches to raise funds, such as: • Swinerton’s Concord office held a Carnival – Coordinated by Phyllis Smith, games were set...
Read MoreNew Homeowners Receive Keys at the End of Habitat for Humanity’s Home Builders Blitz
OCEANSIDE, California, August 9, 2011 – Professional and volunteer builders alike have put down their hammers and power saws to celebrate the successful end of San Diego Habitat for Humanity’s 2011 Home Builders Blitz. On Friday, August 5th, Swinerton Builders and Habitat for Humanity dedicated two homes that were built from start to finish during the five day build. Two new homeowner families were presented with housewarming gifts and keys to their completed homes at a ceremony that took place at Libby Lake Village in Oceanside. Joining Habitat, Swinerton and the families in...
Read MoreTwo Homes in Five Days
San Diego Habitat for Humanity Partners with Swinerton Builders to Construct Two Homes in Five Days SAN DIEGO, California, July 18, 2011 – From August 1 through August 5, 2011, San Diego Habitat for Humanity, in partnership with Swinerton Builders, will construct two homes – from the ground up – in five days. This annual event is called the Home Builders Blitz – construction will take place 24 hours a day and will include nearly 500 volunteers building homes for two families in need in Oceanside. The Home Builders Blitz represents a partnership between Habitat for Humanity and...
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