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News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: November 18, 2016
Young Professionals of ASM and Associated General Contractors of Mass. team up to benefit St. Mary’s Ctr. for Women & Children
St. Mary’s Center for Women & ChildrenDorchester, MA In another instance of industry partnering, the Young Professionals of ASM and the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Massachusetts came together in September for a joint networking event at “Gather” Boston that also doubled as a fundraiser to benefit St. Mary’s Center for Women & Children. Based in Dorchester, St. Mary’s Center provides programs for women and children who have experienced trauma, and are living in poverty. Recently, Salem Glass’ Jessica Blake joined Turner Construction’s Kelly Gillen to present St. Mary’s with a check for over $1,500 from the proceeds from this event. The two industry groups look forward to future opportunities to collaborate to benefit some of the state’s best charitable organizations!
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