Community Service News

January 5, 2022 by Marketing Services

The Community Service fund increased by $6,863 in November 2021 and by $6,973 in December 2021. Many thanks to our employee payroll contributors and to the company for providing a dollar-for-dollar match.

Community Service Activities
December was a huge month for Community Service at American Structurepoint! Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and identified recipients for funds.

  • DREAM Alive scholars gave back to their community by shopping for, wrapping, and delivering gifts to community members in need. Volunteers from American Structurepoint helped the teen scholars by shopping with them, hosting a wrapping party at our Indianapolis office, and making deliveries.
  • An “Adult Santa” event was held at the Indianapolis office. Santa and his elves gained information about who has been naughty or nice. The event raised $902 to purchase gifts for children in need via donations and chances on two exciting prizes. Joe Griffith won a reserved table at the company holiday party and Wing Lau won an overnight stay at the Indianapolis JW Marriott.
  • Santa returned to the Indianapolis office on Saturday, December 4 and visited with children whose family members work at American Structurepoint. Priceless memories were created and $334 in donations were received (and have been matched dollar-for-dollar by the company).
  • A festive bake sale at the Indianapolis office raised $642.60 (including the company match) for the community service fund.
  • The Columbus design center hosted a food drive to benefit the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. The 80-person office donated a full box of food, plus $160 in cash (which was used to purchase approximately 210 containers of fruit, vegetables, soup, beans, chili, and macaroni and cheese!)
  • Holiday Mania smashed all previous records!
    • $55,180 raised to benefit our local communities
    • Nearly 150 items donated
    • 2,667 tickets sold to more than 250 participants

Check out how those funds were distributed!

Recent Donations
The community service fund exists to make a difference in our communities. Donations are made to employee-nominated organizations and families. Submit your suggestion today!

American Structurepoint matches each dollar contributed by employees, and careful timing of donations can help your money go even farther. Check out the impact of this donation to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective!

A $2,500 donation was made during “Double Your Donation Day. According to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective staff, our donation will provide the equivalent of $47,500 worth of meals to central Ohio families! To put that in perspective, that’s enough to feed approximately five 4-person families for a whole year.

Ronald McDonald Houses allow parents to stay close to their hospitalized child by providing a quiet respite without incurring hotel and food costs. Several local locations received donations from our fund in December 2021, including suggestions from Miles Demerly, Anna Skelton, Michele Collins, and Patrick O’Connor.

  • Ronald McDonald House of Lexington
  • Ronald McDonald House of Kentuckiana
  • Ronald McDonald House of Cincinnati
  • Ronald McDonald House of Nashville
  • Ronald McDonald House of Michiana
  • Ronald McDonald House of Central Indiana
  • Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay
  • CHN Housing Partners received a $1,000 donation at the suggestion of Scott Stelma (Road – Cleveland Design Center).
  • Light the World CARE Packages received a donation of $500, as suggested by William Stringer (Road – Round Rock Design Center).
  • The Julian Center was sent a $2,000 donation at the suggestion of Hannah Burry (Marketing Services – Indianapolis Design Center).
  • Columbus Works received a $500 donation. Thanks for the suggestion, Michael Salvadore (Business Development – Columbus Design Center).
  • The Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund was sent a $500 contribution at the suggestion of Dale Nicholson (Investigative – Lexington).
  • A donation of $500 was made to the Bracken family at the suggestion of Michelle Lidy (Utility Infrastructure – Indianapolis DPW).
  • The Tatum Parker Project received a $1050 donation as suggested by Eric Farny (Road – Indianapolis Design Center).
  • The Nix family received a donation of $500 at the suggestion of Sharon Payne (Accounting – Indianapolis Design Center).
  • A $1000 donation was made to Stephens Community House as suggested by Vishwas Jena (Construction Solutions – Columbus Design Center).
  • Gifts were purchased for low-income residents at Neighbor Care of Chapel Hill. Thanks for bringing the need forward, Anitra Lewis (Accounting – Indianapolis Design Center).
  • Gibault Child Services received a $1,000 donation at the suggestion of Gregory Konieczny (Construction Solutions – Highland Design Center).
  • The Vezelak family received a donation of $500, as suggested by Anitra Lewis (Accounting – Indianapolis Design Center).
  • The Hesed House was sent a $1,000 donation at the suggestion of Ryan Wagner (Investigative – Chicago Design Center).
  • The Northwest Indiana Cancer Kids Foundation received a $1,000 donation, as suggested by Jim Czarnik (Utility Infrastructure – Highland Design Center).
  • Westminster Neighborhood Services was sent a $1,000 donation. Thank you for the suggestion Patrick Wooden (Road – Indianapolis Design Center).
  • Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Foundation was sent a $1,000 donation as suggested by Patrick O’Connor (Traffic – Tampa Design Center).
  • Chemo Buddies received a $1,000 donation. Thank you for suggesting the organization, Ryan Freeman (Construction Solutions – Evansville Design Center).
  • HVAF of Indiana was sent a $5,000 donation as suggested by Tom Leahy (Investigative – Indianapolis Design Center).
  • Adoptions of Indiana received a $250 donation at the suggestion of Sarah Johnson (Accounting – Indianapolis Design Center).
  • The Tornes/Angel family was sent a $500 contribution at the suggestion of Jordan Parks (Land Surveying – Indianapolis Design Center).
  • Legacy House received a $1,000 donation at the suggestion of Michelle Self (Administration – Indianapolis Design Center).
  • The Carrow family received a $500 contribution at the suggestion of Tom Carrow (Construction Solutions – Indianapolis Design Center).
  • Brigid’s Path received a donation of $1,000 at the suggestion of Adam Dahlfors (Structural Engineering– Columbus Design Center).
  • The Hardy family received a donation of $500 at the suggestion of Michele Collins (Administration – Indianapolis Design Center).
  • The Wassen family received a contribution of $500.
  • The Central Ohio Diabetes Association was sent a donation of $2,000 as suggested by Adam Dahlfors (Structural Engineering – Columbus Design Center).
  • Matthew25 Ministries was sent a $2,500 donation.
  • Americares was sent a $2,500 donation for tornado disaster relief. Thank you for the suggestion, Anna Menchaca (Planning + Economic Development – Indianapolis Design Center).
  • Central Ohio ALS Association was sent a $1,000 donation at the suggestion of Joe Schmitz (Bridge – Columbus Design Center).
  • The Clay Madsen Foundation received a $500 donation at the suggestion of Ricardo Zamarripa (Road – Austin Design Center).
  • Feeding Medina County received a $1,000 donation as suggested by Rob Chappelle (Road – Cleveland Design Center).
  • Children at Heart Ministries was sent a donation of $500 as suggested by Ricardo Zamarripa (Road – Austin Design Center).
  • Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home received $2,600 in gift cards for their residents. Thanks for the suggestion, Michele Collins (Administration – Indianapolis).
  • GiGi’s Playhouse Indianapolis was sent a donation of $2,500 at the suggestion of Joe Dubyel (Construction Solutions – Indianapolis Design Center).
  • Beatitude House Ministries was sent a $1,000 donation at the suggestion of Rob Chappelle (Road – Cleveland Design Center).
  • Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries was sent a $1,000 donation at the suggestion of Rob Chappelle (Road – Cleveland Design Center).
  • The Moody Family received gifts of $1,000 at the suggestion of Derrek Day (Bridge – Indianapolis Design Center).
  • Saving Grace Advocacy received a donation of $500. Thank you for the suggestion, Brad Whitehead (Road – Fort Wayne Design Center).
  • The Chisholm Family received a donation of $500.
  • A family in need at Perry Worth Elementary received $500 in holiday gifts at the suggestion of Marietta Yeoman-Griffith (Utility Infrastructure – Indianapolis Design Center).
  • The Owens family received gifts of $1,345. Thank you for the suggestion, Mark Tuley (Business Development – Evansville Design Center).
  • The Ozanam Family Shelter was sent a donation of $1,000 at the suggestion of Brian Fox (Construction Solutions – Evansville Design Center).
  • The Fougnies family received gifts of $1,150. Thank you for the suggestion, Jamie Baehl (Construction Solutions – Evansville Design Center).
  • Community Harvest Food Bank received a donation of $2,500 at the suggestion of Scott Crites (Road – Fort Wayne Design Center).
  • The Roberts family was sent a $595 donation at the suggestion of Sharon Payne (Accounting – Indianapolis Design Center).
  • The Alcorn family received a donation of $595, at the suggestion of Scott Higginson (Business Development – Indianapolis Design Center).
  • The Yurkovich family received gifts and a donation totaling $1,200. The family was suggested for assistance by Dawn Sampson (Marketing Services – Columbus Design Center).
  • Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter was sent a donation of $2,000. The donation was suggested by Fonda Welker (Road – Columbus Design Center).
  • Mary’s Soup Kitchen received a $1,000 donation.
  • Low-income residents at Springmill Meadows received holiday gifts; $2,890 was spent on the gifts. Anitra Lewis (Accounting – Indianapolis) worked with the facility to identify residents in need.
  • Riley Hospital for Children Cheer Guild received toy donations valued at $1,000.
  • Children in Northwest Indiana benefited from the Fair Haven Angel Tree. Gifts for the children cost $3,000. (Please see the article elsewhere in the newsletter.)
  • Lafayette Urban Ministries Jubilee was sent a $1,000 donation at the suggestion of Ben Hinman (Investigative – Chicago Design Center).
  • The Children’s Bureau received a $2,000 donation.
  • Gifts cards totaling $500 were given to Indianapolis Public Schools students identified by their counselors.
  • Dayspring received a $2,000 donation.
  • The Riding family received a donation of $500, as suggested by Anitra Lewis (Accounting – Indianapolis Design Center). A thank you note from the family read “I love that your company has a program that gives back to the community. This gift has lifted a weight off my shoulders and I am very appreciative.”

Is your team, group, or design center planning a volunteer activity? Please send an email to “CommunityService” prior to the event. Funds may be available to complement your project!

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