Written by Kathie Fox with The Construction News. October 2009 Edition
Each year the construction industry participates in two events to make Christmas memorable and happy for foster children: the Construct a Kid’s Christmas Gala and the toy drive at San Antonio Construction News. One of the highlights of the season is the Gala, a fun-filled event at Alzafar Shrine Temple, 901 N. Loop 1604, Thu., Dec. 3. The festive event includes silent and live auctions, raffles, entertainment and plenty of food and holiday ambiance. Donations for the Gala’s silent and live auctions are also being accepted now. Last year’s event featured live auction items like hunting and fishing trips. Special raffle offered a chance to win a pair of one-carat diamond earrings.
For the 10th consecutive year, the Friends of Bexar County Child Welfare Board and San Antonio Construction News invite individuals and companies to collect and deliver unwrapped gifts and monetary donations to the newspaper’s offices at 11931 Warfield (at Nakoma) on Fri., Dec. 4, from 10am to 2pm. Imagine the excitement as presents are dropped off by the carload or truckload.
Also imagine the real excitement and joy this day will bring for hundreds of foster children throughout the area. The holiday season is particularly harsh for these children. They are away from home, without family, and wonder if they will be remembered at all at Christmas.
Many local companies and construction industry associations have already started spreading the word. Some companies are challenging their employees to bring gifts that will be matched monetarily by the companies. Others are planning holiday parties and inviting guests to bring a gift, toy or donation. Trade associations participating in this year’s Gala are Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), American Subcontractors Association (ASA), Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), Hispanic Contractors Association de San Antonio (HCA), Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC),Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC), and Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT). –kf
