CHRISTIANSBURG – Leaders of the New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) announced the launch of the new charitable arm of the organization, Building Futures Foundation, this past weekend at a special 50th anniversary celebration event.
Officially incorporated in March of this year, Building Futures Foundation works to create opportunities in the New River Valley and surrounding areas by supporting charitable, educational, and community initiatives that expand access to safe and attainable housing, develop the workforce, and strengthen long-term community resilience.
The NRVHBA has been serving the residential and commercial building industry since 1976 through networking, education, and advocacy. Community service has always been a part of that mission, and the establishment of the Building Futures Foundation is intended to grow that impact and strengthen investment in the people and programs that support the community and a stronger construction workforce across the NRV and surrounding areas.
“For 50 years, the NRVHBA has supported our members and advocated for the construction industry,” said Ian Friend, President of the NRVHBA. “The creation of this foundation allows us to deepen our impact on the community by growing current scholarship and grant programs, expanding hands-on activity initiatives that prepare the next generation for meaningful careers in the skilled trades, and strengthening the housing industry.”
The foundation will support scholarships, educational grants, and workforce development initiatives that all work to raise awareness of careers in the construction industry. The Foundation will also support partnerships that strengthen the housing pipeline and create pathways into the building industry. “Investing in housing and workforce opportunities is an investment in the future of our community,” said Megan Atkinson, CTE and Business Partnerships Administrator at Montgomery County Public Schools. “I’m excited to see the Foundation bring partners together to create lasting impact and expand opportunities for students, families, and employers across the New River Valley.”
Community members and industry partners who want to learn more about the Building Futures Foundation, its mission, and to explore partnership opportunities can visit www.buildingfuturesnrv.org or contact Kelsey Grow, Executive Officer, at kelsey@nrvhba.com.
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