Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor Foundation

The Builders and Remodelers Association
of Greater Ann Arbor Foundation
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.

Upcoming Fundraising Events Charitable Giving Scholarship Program Board of Directors

Upcoming Fundraising Events

The Salvation Army Staples Family Center's 19th annual fundraiser

	Silent & Live Auctions - Dinner - Music Friday, October, 29th, 2010 Weber's Inn, 3050 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor
	SEEKING AUCTION ITEMS Contact Christine Hill at chill@bragannarbor.com, call 734-996-0100, or download the contribution form here. To make a secure financial donation, click the button below. Get your tickets now! Donate to the Staples Family Center Charge by phone: 734-996-0100 (M-F business hours) www.TheFestiveAffair.org Join our Mailing List

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.

Charitable Giving

The BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation supports housing related charities and community service projects in Washtenaw County within the scope of our mission.

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 & Mariana Staples Family Center - Annual sponsor of the Festive Affair fundraiser auction.
Jewish Family Services - Funding a new accessable 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.

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!

Scholarships

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.

The BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation's Board of Directors

The BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation is administered by a volunteer Board of Directors.

Rick Stites President Stites Financial	Bob Leffler Vice President Valley Builders	Pat Durston Secretary Reinhart Realtors	Diane Gilson Treasurer InfoPlus Accounting
David Rhoads Homeowner Services of America	Ken Staples Staples Building Co.	Harvey Berman Bodman, LLC	Allan Lutes Alpha Remodeling
Steve Berger BRG Custom Homes	Julie Svinicki Edward Surovell Realtors

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