Rawhide Hosts Dedication Ceremony |
July 25, 2007 |  On Wednesday, July 25, 2007, Rawhide Boys Ranch held a dedication ceremony for the Cornerstone group home to thank members of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin (ABC-Wisconsin) who contributed to its renovation.
Rawhide’s Cornerstone group home provides independent living skills to court-referred young men. Licensing regulations required the home to undergo major exterior repair work on its siding, windows, foundation, electrical, as well as the installation of an alarm system. In November 2006 over 40 contributing ABC-Wisconsin members began providing materials, labor, and financial contributions toward the project, and successfully completed it in early 2007. As a result of the contributions, Rawhide can continue to carry out its mission of serving youth that need the independent living program services this group home offers.
“ABC-Wisconsin has continually demonstrated a genuine compassion for the lives of Rawhide youth,” stated John Solberg, Rawhide’s Executive Director. “The loyalty and generosity of their membership is a vote of confidence to the young men that are placed in our care.”
ABC-Wisconsin has had an eleven-year partnership with Rawhide, having built a 3,500 square-foot youth home during the 1990s, and annually invites Rawhide youth to participate in their safety conference. “Our members continue to view this partnership with Rawhide as a most rewarding experience. We are extremely pleased we can provide this assistance to these young men” included Steve Stone, President of the association.
Originating in 1972 as a trade association for the construction industry, ABC-Wisconsin actively promotes the merit shop form of construction. It has enjoyed a growing membership, now totaling more than 800 firms dedicated to the principles of free enterprise.
Photo Caption: Thanks to members of the Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin (top), the newly renovated Cornerstone Group Home (bottom) at Rawhide Boys Ranch is able to serve more young men in need of independent living skills.
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