Philanthropic arm of Building Congress hands out $70K

Real Estate Weekly, August 13, 2008

The New York Building Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the New York Building Congress, recently awarded five grants and three scholarships, totaling $70,000, to a range of organizations.

A large portion of the Foundation's financial support is for programs designed to recruit, educate, mentor and inspire the next generation of industry professionals.

NY Building Foundation Chairman Richard L. Tomasetti said: "Since its inception a decade ago, the Building Foundation has worked to promote the long-term growth and well being of the industry and New York City." Recent Building Foundation support includes:

* A $5,000 college scholarship for a graduating student of Alfred E. Smith High School in the Bronx.

* The Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction in Manhattan was awarded $5,000 for scholarships.

* The ACE Mentor Program of Greater New York was awarded $10,000 for scholarships.

* The Building Foundation's Hennessy Fund is financing a $10,000 fellowship to investigate a construction site improvement program.

* Nontraditional Employment for Women was awarded $10,000 for its career advancement fund.

* A $10,000 grant was awarded to the Salvadori Center.

* The Picture House Regional Film Center in Pelham was awarded $5,000 over two years as part of an effort to reconfigure the historic Westchester theatre.

* An additional $15,000 was awarded to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.