(Photo Credit: Eric Haynes / Archipelago Strategies Group)
It was great to see all the participants come out on a beautiful day to support a great cause,” said John B. Cruz, III, president of Cruz Companies. “Our goal is to create job opportunities for as many youth as we can this summer, and this successful event will help us do just that.”
The Walkathon, “Making Strides for a Better Community,” was hosted by Cruz C.A.R.E.S., the non-profit arm of Cruz Companies, one of the region’s largest and oldest minority-owned construction firms.
The event was a benefit for youth summer jobs in Boston’s communities of color through the Cruz Youth Summer Works program, which offers summer jobs to youth living in Cruz managed properties and others who live in Roxbury, Dorchester and Mattapan. The over 50 participants helped raise over $12,000 but the final amount will probably be higher as they are still accepting donations. For more information about how to donate, you can contact CruzCares@CruzCompanies.com
About Cruz Companies and Cruz C.A.R.E.S.: The John B. Cruz Construction Company of Roxbury is one of the largest and oldest minority-owned construction companies in the nation responsible for landmark projects and developments across the region. Cruz C.A.R.E.S. (Community Arts, Recreational and Educational Services) was born from the company’s mission of giving back to the community in as many ways as possible. Cruz C.A.R.E.S. is a registered 501c(3) and exists to help Boston’s urban communities and specifically the youth of Roxbury, Dorchester and Mattapan.