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BII Civic and Educational Activities
California Coalition for Construction in the Classroom (CCCC):
The BII was a founding member of the CCCC in 1998. The CCCC is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. CCCC is comprised of the entire building industry including sheet metal manufacturers and air conditioning contractors, homebuilders, specialty contractors, general contractors, architects, engineers, and inspectors. Many high schools today have eliminated their shop and mechanical arts classes. CCCC’s purpose is to promote educational programs that prepare students for careers in California’s multi-billion dollar construction industry and create a highly qualified workforce for the industry. The CCCC has developed an extensive career awareness program as well as education modules that prepare students for success in the construction world. The programs include Job Shadowing, Shop Programs, Skill Competitions, a Speakers Bureau and on-line Resources. The CCCC has also been instrumental in obtaining additional state funding for vocational education facilities and programs. For more information please see their website at www.constructcareers.org.
HomeAid America:
The BII has been an active participant and supporter of HomeAid America. Today, over half of America’s temporarily homeless are women and children, additionally; approximately 600,000 to one million Americans are homeless on any given night. HomeAid is the largest nationwide provider of transitional housing in America. Their success to date is outstanding. To date they have: 1) created 10 chapters across the US, 2) built 55 shelters with 11 under construction, 3) raised over $30 million in in-kind contributions, 4) recruited 3,500 companies and community partners, 5) recruited 30,000 volunteers donating over 1 million hours of their time and talent, and 6) given a new chance for a life of self-sufficiency to more that 10,000 temporarily homeless individuals. Many of the structures that are constructed by HomeAid volunteers are shelters for children, and shelters for battered women and children. California, alone has 7 of the 12 HomeAid Chapters. For more information, please contact HomeAid America at (714) 662-6822.
ECO Home Network:
BII has been a long-term sponsor of this organization that promotes and supports environmentally sound homes. The BII sponsors various projects with the proceeds going to the ECO Home Network.
Other Civic Activities:
The BII has consistently provided support for various causes, including the Loma Parieta and the Northridge Earthquake Funds, numerous scholarship programs, the Golden State Museum, and most recently the September 11th
Homebuilders Care Victims Relief Fund.
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