What is included in the HBA Charitable Foundation?
Workforce Development Initiatives
HBA Charitable Foundation offers support to the next generation of home builders and remodelers through various programs.
University of Akron Scholarship
The Ricard S. and Harold M. Garson Home Builders Association Scholarship Fund recognizes the Garsons commitment and contributions to the building industry by initially providing three individual scholarships for $1,000 annually.
School Affiliations
Maplewood Career Center
Portage Lakes Career Center
Medina County Career Center
Four Cities Compact
Kent State University Construction Program
University of Akron Construction Program
Tools for Teens
Every year, HBA Serving Portage and Summit Counties collects donations to purchase tools for students in building programs in local school districts.
Through your donation, you will be supporting the education of the future of the Building Industry.
Veteran Housing Fund
HBA Charitable Foundation uses this fund to provide safe and accessible housing to men and women who have served in the U.S Military and are Veteran Status.
This includes building and remodeling homes to make them quickly accessible for the veteran's specific needs.