Listado de la etiqueta: Mental Health

A Father and Community Rally after Tragedy

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. Leer más

Are You OK? (It’s OK if not)

The construction industry is known for its resilience, hard work, and determination. Every day, construction workers help build the roads we travel on, the schools our children attend, and the homes we live in. Yet behind the steel, concrete, and machinery, there is a growing issue that often goes unnoticed: mental health.

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