From Left: Hon. Cathy Cook (WVFV Director), Lindsey Fortunato (FCG CEO), John Niekrash (WVFV Founder), Jessica Idleman (FCG CFO), and Vin McCurry (FCG Controller)
Fortunato Construction Group is pleased to announce the outcome of the inaugural Greens for Good Charity Golf Event was a donation of $31,000 to Work Vessels for Veterans.
Fortunato Construction Group’s Greens for Good Charity Golf Event raised $31,000.
This year’s event supported Work Vessels for Veterans (WVFV) – Equipping Veteran Enterprises.
Over 125 golfers attended the event at Lake of Isles Golf Club on September 25th.
Fortunato Construction Group’s Greens for Good charity golf event raised $31,000 for CT-based Work Vessels for Veterans. The event’s turnout showed strong support for the non-profit’s mission, despite rainy conditions.
Over 125 golfers and supporters gathered to play for an important cause: service-injured Veteran support. Among the attendees, Veterans Major Justin Culverwell (MA Army National Guard), SGT Benny Hernandez (MA National Guard), and SGT Tracy Hillman (USAF and US Army) represented 2023 WVFV awardees.
SGT Hernandez partnered with WVFV to grow his home improvement business Benny Blanco Decking Company in Enfield, CT. Major Culverwell received specialty woodworking tools for his business Brookfield Garrison, in Westfield, MA. And SGT Hillman will receive resources to cultivate her organic farm Grandma’s Veteran Garden in Plymouth, MA.
Attendees were honored to have USMC Veteran Kevin McCarthy start the day with the National Anthem and the U.S. Navy Silver Dolphins perform a stellar rifle drill and presentation of colors to start the evening program. An online and live auction offered a wide variety of unique items including a team-autographed Boston Bruins Jersey (2020/21 team) generously donated from TD Bank.
“We are honored to work in support of Work Vessels for Veterans, and help fundraising efforts towards Veteran business and career enterprises,” said FCG CEO Lindsey Fortunato. “Our team has been excited to get behind this event and cause. We are beyond grateful for the support from our clients, contractors, sponsors, and donors.”
Fortunato Construction Group has always embraced community outreach and support as part of its business model, offering scholarships and other resources to local schools and groups. The FCG Greens for Good Charity Golf Event will be an annual fundraiser to benefit non-profits in Connecticut. (www.fortunatoconstruction.com/greensforgood)
Fortunato Construction Group (FCG) is a construction management and general contracting firm that has delivered quality construction and outstanding service in the Northeast for more than 30 years. FCG is family owned and operated from central Connecticut specializing in commercial, industrial, and institutional construction work throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Metro New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and neighboring states. www.fortunatoconstruction.com
WORK VESSELS FOR VETS equips America’s injured veterans with the tools they need to start a business or pursue career education. Since 2008, WVFV has awarded over 3000 injured veterans in all 50 states and the U.S.V.I with equipment valued at more than $4 million. Learn more at www.wvfv.org