Sundt Foundation Awards $28,000 to Support Community Organizations in the Pacific Northwest

Highlights

• Sundt Foundation awarded $28,000 in grants during its latest quarterly funding cycle.
• Five nonprofit organizations in Oregon and Washington received financial support.
• Funding will assist programs focused on youth services, cancer care, accessibility, and domestic violence support.
• The initiative reflects Sundt's ongoing community investment across the Pacific Northwest.

Construction companies continue to invest in the communities where they operate, reinforcing workforce well-being and local partnerships beyond active job sites. As part of its latest charitable giving cycle, the Sundt Foundation distributed $28,000 in grants to five nonprofit organizations serving communities across Oregon and Washington.

The funding supports organizations providing youth development, healthcare, accessibility initiatives, and services for individuals and families facing domestic violence.

Community Grant Recipients

The latest round of grants includes support for five nonprofit organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest:

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington received $6,000 to expand youth mental health programs that promote emotional wellness, healthy relationships, and coping skills.
• Pink Lemonade Project in Vancouver, Washington, was awarded $5,000 to support breast cancer education, patient financial assistance, and mentorship programs.
• Providence Portland Medical Foundation received $7,000 to strengthen access to cancer research, clinical trials, and patient navigation services through the Providence Cancer Institute.
• Harper's Playground was awarded $5,000 to advance youth-led initiatives that encourage accessible and inclusive playgrounds and public spaces in Portland.
• Bradley Angle received $5,000 to provide domestic violence services, parenting support, and financial assistance for survivors and their children throughout the Portland metropolitan area.

Regional Community Investment

The grants were distributed through the Sundt Foundation's quarterly giving program, which provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in regions where Sundt operates. The foundation's funding priorities focus on improving quality of life through initiatives addressing health, education, accessibility, and family support.

Sundt Construction operates across multiple markets, including transportation, water and wastewater, industrial, renewable energy, and building construction, with projects throughout the western and southern United States.

Why It Matters

Community investment programs have become an important component of many construction companies' regional engagement strategies. For construction owners, contractors, and project partners, supporting local nonprofit organizations can strengthen relationships within the communities where projects are delivered while contributing to workforce and community well-being. Such initiatives also demonstrate how construction organizations are extending their impact beyond project delivery through sustained local partnerships.

Source: Sundt.