Community Service
The HBA’s tag line, “Building Better Communities Together,” has taken on new meaning in recent years. In addition to our organization’s important work in partnering with municipalities, agencies and each other to make the building industry better, the Community Service Committee has invested itself in making life a bit better for those less fortunate than our members. Since the Community Service Committee was taken under the wing of the SMC, that group has grown both in the number of members active in its programs and the causes that it serves.
Fall Coat Drive
The Salvation Army Coat Drive is held in each fall with drop off sites located at builder’s model homes and associate’s locations. This annual effort is spearheaded by Paul Mihranian of Lighting by Design. Paul's efforts over the years have resulted in truckloads of new coats as well as financial donations for the Salvation Army.
Salvation Army Meal Delivery
HBA members have been donating meals to the Salvation Army food kitchen twice a month in order to help those in need in our local community. Originally spearheaded by Todd Pohlig of Pohlig Builders, a variety of HBA Members have also chipped in to help the cause. Special thanks to members from Land Services, Lighting by Design, Main Line Pro Painting, Rhoads Creative, Cosentino, O'Kane Construction, Nave Newell, Stone Glidden, and Gerhard's Appliances.
Book Drive & Pop-Up Lending Libraries
HBA members have been collecting books to fill our pop-up lending libraries. Special thanks to all those who donated including Nave Newell, Megill Homes, and Pohlig Builders (pictured left). Various Pop-up Lending Libraries (PULL Stations) were built and installed by HBA members in various locations around Coatesville in conjunction with the organization AHAAH.
Holiday Party Toys Collection
Toys are collected each year at our Annual Holiday Party in December for the Sassy Massey Miles of Smiles foundation, sponsored by Wolf Disposal. Through generous donations, we are able to collect a dumpster full of toys for children in hospitals.
Fall Food Drive
The Annual Salvation Army Food Drive is held each November. Thanks to our members who collect non-perishable food at their companies and drop off donations at the November Wine and Beer Tasting, General Membership Meeting.
Community Volunteers in Medicine
The HBA is partnering with the Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) to collect over the counter medicines and dental supplies to help those in need in our local community. CVIM provides free coordinated healthcare to low-income individuals and families who have no other place to turn for care in Chester County.
ADA Home Update
HBA members made donations of money, time, materials, and talent, to make ADA-compliant rennovations to the home of a local boy who suffered a recent tragic spinal cord injury. Read more about the project.
Home of the Sparrow
HBA members support the Home of the Sparrow organization that provides housing and support services to homeless and low-income women to help them become self-sufficient. Projects include the Catherine Twomey House, a rennovation of a home in Coatesville for women who are most vulnerable, providing them with safe, independent, secure housing within the community. HBA Members provided generous amounts of time and materials donations to help make this project a success. Read more.
The Home of the Sparrow has been partnering with women facing homelessness to secure housing in order to achieve stability for the future. With this in mind, they have undertaken the Catherine Twomey House initiative. This project involved the conversion of a large home into a 5-unit apartment for older women, living below the poverty line. It is in close proximity to public transportation, healthcare, grocery, and community resources. Built in 1919 and located in Coatesville, it will house up to 6 women in need at any given time.