Ledcor Donates Locally to Commemorate 75th Anniversary

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Ledcor Donates Locally to Commemorate 75th Anniversary

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Ledcor Group of Companies, Ledcor Maui has donated a total of $22,000 to local organizations who work with Maui keiki. In February 2023, Boys & Clubs of Maui, Friends of the Children’s Justice Center, and Maui Youth & Family Services each received a check from Ledcor to help strengthen their essential programs.

“We selected these three Maui organizations because of their missions and dedication to supporting children’s health and mental wellness,” said Eric Gerlach, Senior Vice President of Ledcor Maui. “These three groups all have boots on the ground working directly with our youth, who are our future.”

Ledcor Maui staff visited the offices of each organization and learned about the imminent needs of some of the youngest members of our community – including the essentials that are often taken for granted: a safe home, enough food to eat, clean clothes and parental guidance.

“It was a humbling reminder, as a company that is in the business of building communities, that a community is only sustainable if the next generation is taken care of” Gerlach said. “On behalf of Ledcor, we want to thank these organizations and their staff for their care and dedication to the many children whose lives they impact.”

November 7, 2022 marked Ledcor’s 75th anniversary. In honor of this milestone, Ledcor announced a $3 million donation over four years – $750,000 a year – to support charities and organizations that focus on pediatric healthcare initiatives across Ledcor office locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Ledcor’s story began in 1947 when founder Bill Lede borrowed $5,000 on a handshake to buy Leduc Construction’s first piece of equipment, an HD-14 Allis Chalmers bulldozer. Bill’s vision, integrity, strong work ethic, commitment to safety, and spirit of innovation remain the foundation of Ledcor – now one of the most diversified construction companies in North America.

While today’s Ledcor is a very different kind of company than the one Bill started decades ago, Bill’s values remain a part of everything Ledcor does.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui

Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui serves over 2,200 members and an additional 7,000 youth each year through outreach. More than just an after-school hangout, our clubs provide a safe place for kids to come and do their homework, learn and have fun! With a mission ‘to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential to become productive, responsible, and caring citizens,” the Boys & Girls Clubs across Maui support thousands of youth and their families. To learn more, visit: https://bgcmaui.org/

Friends of the Children’s Justice Center

The Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui (FCJC) is a nonprofit corporation founded in 1989 by a nonpartisan group of community and business leaders concerned with the social welfare of children and families who have been traumatized by abuse and severe neglect. The FCJC’s mission is to provide support for the healing of abused and neglected children, to promote prevention of child abuse and neglect, and to advocate for the Children’s Justice Center of Maui. To learn more, visit: https://mauicjc.org/

Maui Youth & Family Services

Maui Youth & Family Services (MYFS) has been empowering youth and families challenged with behavioral health issues to become responsible, self-fulfilled and contributing members of the community since 1978. MYFS provides a continuum of care for youth in need, including school-based counseling services, substance use treatment, mentoring and prevention programs, therapeutic foster care, and independent living support. To learn more, visit: https://mbhr.org/about-maui-youth-family-services/

Ledcor Maui is pleased to recognize and support these deserving organizations, while aiming toward a more bright and stable future for island keiki. Happy 75^th Anniversary, Ledcor Group!

Ledcor’s story began in 1947 when founder Bill Lede borrowed $5,000 on a handshake to buy Leduc Construction’s first piece of equipment. Things have changed since then, but Ledcor’s commitment to quality and community remains the same.