DAVENPORT — Build your dream. That’s what Graniterock and Big Creek Lumber have made possible for several decades in Santa Cruz County. They sell quality building materials and contribute to the community in several ways, which make a huge impact on the quality of life for local residents. This year, it seemed fitting for the family-owned companies to partner to help three local nonprofits.
Big Creek Lumber just celebrated their 70th Anniversary and Graniterock is in its 116th year of business. They’ve overcome many challenges, including natural disasters and economic downturns over the years. One thing that has remained a constant is giving back to the community.
Big Creek and Graniterock announced the beneficiaries of their Santa Cruz County Fair charity raffle fundraiser: Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz County, Meals on Wheels of Santa Cruz County and Monarch Services. At this year’s Santa Cruz County Fair, Sept 14-18, a “Dream Backyard” has been created to raise money for local charities. All money from raffle ticket sales will be given to the organizations.
All three nonprofits have expressed great enthusiasm for the fundraiser.
“As families go back to school this fall, we want to remind them of the importance of planning safe and productive after-school activities,” said Bob Langseth, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz County. “What happens during the hours between school and home can have a dramatic impact on a child’s future, especially in the areas of education, health and character. We are absolutely honored to partner with Big Creek Lumber and Graniterock to provide access to positive, productive programs and caring adult mentors after school and during summer that help change the future for our youth, our community and our country.”
The Dream Backyard is located at the Graniterock and Big Creek Lumber fair booths, located just before the livestock area. Tickets can be purchased for $5 each or 3 for $10 and all proceeds go to your selected charity. For more information on the Santa Cruz County Fair, visit www.santacruzcountyfair.com.
Big Creek Lumber Company has been in business since 1946 and remains one of the few family-owned lumber companies in the state. The McCrary family has lived and worked on the Central Coast for seven generations. The company currently operates a sawmill, wholesale sales department, five Pro Dealer lumber yards, a forestry department, and a logging operation. Big Creek has a long history of practicing superior and sustainable forest stewardship — growing, selectively harvesting and milling California redwood and Douglas fir. For more Information on Big Creek Lumber, its products and lumber yards, please visit www.big-creek.com
Graniterock is a private, family-owned company that was founded Feb. 14, 1900. Graniterock has operations in Watsonville, Santa Cruz, Seaside, Salinas, Hollister, Aromas, Felton, Oakland, San Jose, Redwood City and South San Francisco. The company supplies high-quality construction materials and its Construction Division is a significant regional heavy engineering contractor building roadways, airports and private commercial and residential projects. To learn more please visit www.graniterock.com
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County is a youth service organization promoting youth guidance through educational, vocational, recreational, social, and character development. Our staff members are trained to provide leadership and guidance through individual assistance, small group, and drop-in activities. To learn more, please visit www.communitybridges.org/mealsonwheels
Meals on Wheels enhances lives through healthy meals and friendly human contact and nurturing elders at one of five dining sites, or meals delivered to the home. Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County is part of the Community Bridges family of programs. To learn more, please visit www.communitybridges.org/mealsonwheels
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Monarch Services offers immediate crisis response to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through our 24-hour crisis line, including emergency response to law enforcement or medical facilities, and accompaniment to forensic rape examinations. Support services include emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault and their children, peer counseling, advocacy, information, referrals, drop-in support groups, and assistance with restraining order applications. To learn more, please visit www.monarchscc.org