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NAWIC Partners with Construction Angels to Provide Support and Raise Funds for Families of Fallen Construction Workers
The new partnership enables NAWIC members to contribute to Construction Angels Inc.’s efforts in supporting families affected by construction-related fatalities.
Fort Worth, TX, November 14, 2024: The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Construction Angels, Inc. Construction Angels, Inc. is dedicated to supporting the families of construction workers who have tragically lost their lives on the job, and through this partnership, NAWIC members will have the opportunity to make donations to Construction Angels when enrolling, renewing, or creating a member profile, ensuring that families of fallen workers receive crucial financial assistance in their time of need.
The partnership fosters a sense of unity between the two organizations that share a common goal of supporting the construction industry and the people who shape it. It brings together the resources and reach of NAWIC with the charitable efforts of Construction Angels, creating a stronger, more impactful collective effort.
“On behalf of the Construction Angels charity, we are honored to partner with NAWIC to help the children and spouses left behind when a construction worker is involved in a work-related fatality and amplify awareness about our cause,” said CEO & Founder of Construction Angels, Inc. Kristi Ronyak.
NAWIC President Kelly Aust is proud to partner with an organization that shares NAWIC’s commitment to empowerment and support, perfectly aligning with this year’s ‘Together We Rise’ theme.
“This collaboration allows us to work alongside Construction Angels to raise awareness about the critical support they provide to families affected by construction-related fatalities,” said Aust. “This partnership enhances our collective impact in promoting safety and compassion within our community. Together, we honor the memories of those we have lost while ensuring their families receive the dedicated support they need.”
About NAWIC:
NAWIC, with an IRS designation as a 501(c)6, is a professional organization advocating for recognition of the value and impact women bring to construction and related industry jobs and amplifying the gender-based relevance in all aspects of the industry.
About Construction Angels:
Construction Angels, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization that provides immediate financial assistance and grief counseling to the children (19 years & younger) and spouse left behind when a construction worker is involved in a work-related fatality. They offer construction scholarship opportunities to qualified applicants, and additional scholarships to surviving children of a fallen worker. They strive to be the immediate source of support to construction families when the unthinkable happens and they believe in the importance of promoting family values, job site safety awareness, continued education and the continued support for ‘One of Our Own.’
About Kelly Aust, Green Dot Trainer; OSHA 30:
Contact – kelly.aust@skanska.com
Aust is the National President of NAWIC, where she has been an active member since 2013, advancing initiatives to support and elevate women in the construction industry. Since 2008, Aust has worked as a project manager with Skanska USA, one of the nation’s leading construction firms, managing complex projects with a focus on safety, quality, and collaboration. Her leadership reflects a commitment to industry excellence and a drive to build a more inclusive construction community.
About Kristi Ronyak:
Contact – admin@constructionangels.us
Ronyak founded Construction Angels Inc in 2011 with a goal to help construction families in all 50 states. She had built her professional career through her lifelong passion in the construction industry. She grew up as a 3rd generation of an asphalt family, worked for many years in the field, and now focuses her time on fundraising for the families of construction workers during their difficult time.
Media Contact: Payton Sears
(817) 710-8396 | Ext. 108
Marketing and Communications
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
paytons@nawic.org
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