CLAYS-FOR-KIDS Foundation

From left to right, John DeBlaay (Dan Vos Construction), Jen Schottke (ABC/WMC), Mallory Brouwer (RMHWM), Norm Brady (ABC/WMC), Monica Kioshi (ABC/WMC), Ellen Carpenter (RMHWM), Tony Roussey (EV Construction).

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (November 9, 2020) – The Claysfor-Kids Foundation celebrated its 22nd annual Clays-forKids Charity Clay Shoot on September 23 & 24th at Kent County Conservation League, 8461 Conservation St. NE in Ada. For the seventh year in a row, Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Michigan (ABC/WMC) partnered with the Clays-for-Kids Foundation to raise money for a local children’s charity. Proceeds from this year’s event were donated to Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan (RMHWM).

Due to COVID-19, and Kent County Conservation League protocol, this event was held as a two-day event to accommodate all participants. Over the course of those two days, $26,000 was raised to be gifted to the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan. The ABC/WMC Clays for Kids Committee presented the check to the organization on October 27th, 2020.

“I am continually impressed with the outpour of generosity from our construction family,” said Norm Brady, president and CEO of ABC/WMC. “When our members participate in Clays-for-Kids Clay Shoot event, they know they are making a positive impact on children here in West Michigan. As an association, I’m grateful to provide this experience to our members and to continue to give back to the communities we serve.”

This year’s chosen charity, Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan (RMHWM), has a mission to provide a home away from home for families traveling to Grand Rapids for critical medical and mental health treatment for their children and youth. Since its establishment in 1990, the RMHWM has provided quality living accommodations and support services - at no cost - to over 14,000 families while their child (newborn to 18 years of age) is receiving the treatment they need in the Grand Rapids area. The 19,000 square foot farmhouse located at 1323 Cedar St NE, Grand Rapids, has 17 bedrooms with private bathrooms and provides guest families with meals, transportation, laundry and support services all at no cost, so families can focus solely on the care of their children.

In recent years, ABC WMC and Clays-for-Kids Foundation have raised thousands of dollars for organizations such as the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan, the Baxter Community Center, and The Autism Support of West Shore, and School Supply Santa.

For media requests, contact Monica Kioshi at mkioshi@ abcwmc.org. Learn more about ABC/WMC at www.abcwmc.org.

About ABC Western Michigan: ABC Western Michigan (www.abcwmc.org) is a non-profit construction trade association that fosters the principles of freedom of choice through the merit construction philosophy. ABC members build commercial buildings, industrial plants, municipal and public works projects, roads and highways, homes, and provide a wide array of construction services. The organization strengthens the construction industry by advocating on behalf of its members, offering educational and training opportunities, and providing cost-saving strategies in order to support and defend the merit shop philosophy and open shop contractors. The West Michigan Chapter has over 400 members and includes all of the Western Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter @ABCWMC.

About Clays-for-Kids: Clays-for-Kids Foundation is a non-profit created by a group of construction executives who enjoyed shooting sports together. In 1998, the group decided to have the event begin fundraising to support local organizations directly helping children. Since its inception, the Foundation has donated more than $375,000 to support children around the state of Michigan. CFK has no paid staff, consultants or overhead to the foundation, all work is done strictly by volunteers with 100% of funds raised going to the chosen children’s organization. MM

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