In 2020, the unimaginable happened to one of our brothers from Local 171, David Sweeney: he lost his son in a violent home invasion. After this happened, David wanted to pour into his community and build a playground in his son’s honor and memory. Local 171’s MAC committee sprang into action to build and raffle a full swing set to donate proceeds to the park. Carpenters Caring also reached out to make a donation, but the park was still a way from being fully funded and approved by the city. Read more