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The BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation was established in 2001 as a 501 (c) (3) charitable, non-profit organization to support building industry workforce development, training, and education initiatives in Washtenaw County.
The BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation also supports local housing related charities.
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Fundraising Efforts
Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program
Congratulations to our 2012 Student Builders for winning the gold medal
at the State SkillsUSA competition and have advanced to the Nationals!
Details on our Blog
 The BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation is a proud supporter of The Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program. Join us in support of these local students that hope to be part of our bright future in the building industry.
Be a Facebook fan Online at www.aastudentbuilding.org
Questions? Contact: Christine Hill at 734-996-0100 or chill@BRAGAnnArbor.com
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The Salvation Army Ken and Marianna Staples Family Center
Friday, October 26, 2012
The 21st annual dinner and auction to benefit The Salvation Army Ken and Marianna Staples Family Center
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Mission Statement
The BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation:
- Promotes training, education and career opportunities in the building and related industries.
- Supports charities and community service programs, primarily focusing on or advocating
for housing, home ownership, and independent living within Washtenaw County.
- Partners with members of the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor
to better serve our community through philanthropy.
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Charitable Giving
The BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation supports housing related charities and
community service projects in Washtenaw County within the scope of our mission.
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The BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation has supported the following organizations through direct contributions.
- Neighborhood Senior Services
- Received 1/4 of the proceeds from the sale of the House of Dreams.
- Washtenaw Affordable Housing Corp.
- Received 1/4 of the proceeds from the sale of the House of Dreams.
- Avalon Housing, Inc.
- Received 1/4 of the proceeds from the sale of the House of Dreams.
- Michigan Ability Partners
- For materials to build a park/gazebo on low income housing project.
- Rebuilding Together (Formerly Christmas in April)
- Held an annual one-day repair event for homeowners.
- The Salvation Army Ken and Marianna Staples Family Center
- Annual sponsor of the Festive Affair fundraiser auction.
- Jewish Family Services
- Funding a new accessible living program.
- Housing Bureau for Seniors
- Sponsoring the annual Aging In Place conference for the elderly.
- Habitat for Humanity
- Funding the development and set-up of a Re-Store facility where
builders can donate their gently used or surplus materials.
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Contributing to the BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation
The BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation relies in large part, on the generosity
of our donors, both individuals and companies who realize the importance
of the BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation mission. The BRAG Ann Arbor
Foundation is a private 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. We do not
receive any State or Federal dollars.
If you are interested in supporting the Foundation's mission, your donation
is appreciated. Contributions to the BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation are tax
deductible. You will receive a letter acknowledging your gift.
Please send your check to:
BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation
179 Little Lake Dr.
Ann Arbor, 48103
THANK YOU!
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Scholarship Program
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The BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation sponsors a number of college scholarships
each year for students who are pursuing degrees in building industry related fields.
Click here for more detailed information about our scholarship program.
In addition, in 2011 we re-designed the Ann Arbor Student Building Industry
Program's website: http://www.aastudentbuilding.org
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The BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation Board of Directors
The BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation is administered by a volunteer Board of Directors.
Rick Stites
President
Stites Financial |
Pat Durston
Secretary
Reinhart Realtors |
Diane Gilson
Treasurer
InfoPlus Accounting |
Allan Lutes
Past President
Alpha Remodeling |
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Directors |
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Harvey Berman
Bodman, LLP |
David Rhoads
Homeowner Services of America |
Laura Spensely
SERVPRO of Washtenaw County |
Ken Staples
Staples Building Co. |
Jamie Trumble
Second Edition, Inc. |
If you have any questions about the BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation, please call the office at 734-996-0100 or write us at:
Builders & Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor Foundation
179 Little Lake Dr., Ann Arbor, 48103
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