The Hargrove Foundation has donated $100,000 to coronavirus-related causes located in the cities and communities where Hargrove has offices.
Founded in Mobile in 1995, Hargrove Engineers + Constructors is a full-service EPC, automation, life sciences and technical services firm. Its foundation serves to support four sectors of education, arts and culture, sports activities and health and human services.
Since its inception in 2011, The Hargrove Foundation has assumed an active role in disaster relief efforts. COVID-19 poses unprecedented challenges for communities nationwide. The foundation’s contributions will help serve and sustain hospitals, food banks and organizations directly supporting those who have been affected.
“We are proud to support our health care heroes, as well as those fighting on the front lines who are helping individuals facing illness, hunger, homelessness and other challenges exacerbated by COVID-19,” said Micki Kohn, president of the board for the foundation. “We are grateful for the generosity of our teammates and community donors as we continue to face this outbreak together.”
The recipients in Alabama include CareHealth Initiative and Community Food Bank of Central Alabama in Birmingham, Committee on Church Cooperation Food Bank of North Alabama and Neighborhood Christian Center in Decatur, and Prodisee Pantry and Victory Health Partners in Mobile.
Recipients in other states are Interfaith Food Bank dba The Food Basket in Angleton, Richard L. Shorkey Education and Rehabilitation Center in Beaumont, and Houston Food Bank in Houston, in Texas; Norcross Co-op and The Place of Forsyth in Atlanta, and PACK-People of Action Caring for Kids and Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club Inc. in Savannah, in Georgia; Baton Rouge General Hospital and Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank in Baton Rouge, and Sulphur Christian Community Coalition in Lake Charles in Louisiana; The Salvation Army of Greenville County in Greenville, South Carolina; Mid-South Food Bank in Memphis, Tennessee and Philabundance in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
