Weitz Participates in Downtown Community Day
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On Saturday, November 17th, The Weitz Company (Weitz) along with more than 750 corporate and community citizens participated in a rewarding day of service to benefit the downtown Phoenix Community. Weitz’s community project focused on the Valley View Elementary/Middle School in Phoenix where 86% of the students are eligible for free or reduced lunches.
A Day for Downtown is designed to expose individuals to the unique needs of the downtown community; to create an opportunity for downtown-based business to give back in their own neighborhoods; to host a meaningful day of service’ and to provide downtown businesses with a day of camaraderie and team building. It is presented by the Downtown Phoenix Partnership, Make a Difference and the Phoenix Community Alliance.
A long history of building in Phoenix and currently constructing two major high rise residential developments in downtown, Weitz was a Gold City sponsor for the event and had their own community project at the Valley View School.
Valley View Elementary/Middle School is 50 plus year old K-8 school in the Roosevelt District. Located on 8 acres, their unique campus includes mosaic artwork, animal habitat, gardens, over 60 fruit and nut trees, basketball courts, playgrounds. Ramadas and an outdoor classroom were produced by the school’s own building classes.
Founded in Des Moines, Iowa in 1855, The Weitz Company is the second oldest general building contractor in the United States and their local Business Unit expects to place over $250 million. An Arizona community member since 1978, corporate giving plays an important part in their philosophy. The company and employees are involved in community efforts by serving on boards of directors, volunteering their time and building projects with reduced or entirely pro-bono fees.
Over the past 30 years, the Southwest Business Unit of The Weitz Company has contributed thousands of dollars in time and resources to the community organizations. In 2005, Weitz was honored as the Winner of the Excellence in Corporate Volunteerism Award by the Volunteer Center of Maricopa County, recognizing companies who make volunteer efforts a central part of day-to-day operations.