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| Brazos Valley Builders Care
Brazos Valley Builders Care is the Community Service Committee of Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association whose mission is to represent the association's philanthropic efforts. Their sole responsibility is to organize fundraisers throughout the year to collect funds that are then re-distributed to local non-profit organizations in the Brazos Valley.
Since January of 2022, Brazos Valley Builders Care has given back over $55,000 to non-profit organizations in the community!
| Our Leaders
Those who serve on our committees are all volunteer members who dedicate their time to ensure that our events, goals, and service run as seamlessly as possible. We truly appreciate each and every one of them and their selfless service. Leading Brazos Valley Builders Care are:
COMMITTEE CHAIR
- Cari Bullington, Extraco Mortgage
COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR
- Dwight Groves, Program Insurance Group.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- Amy Supak, Keller Williams
- Brandi Trujillo, Frontier Title
- Brandy Sanchez, Maelee Construction
- Carl Orozco, B/CS Habitat for Humanity
- Donnie Pockrus, Lockhart Homes
- Lacey Hogan, Inhabit Real Estate Group
- Lissa Meza, LM2 Business Solutions
- Nathanael Cook, Cook & Sons Kitchen and Bath
- Paige Naumann, University Title Company
- Melanie Becka, Vera Bank
| Get Involved
Being an active member in the Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association means business! Working with builders and associates in areas that serve the community and support the construction industry is the best way to ensure that your dues are being utilized. We couldn't do it without the support of our committee members, staff, members, volunteers and more. There are plenty of ways to get involved:
VOLUNTEER | Offer your time to make a meaningful difference in our community through volunteer work and collaborate projects.
Example: Join us as we take committee trips to the Brazos Valley Food Bank, or come build beds with us in November for Sleep in Heavenly Peace! All upcoming events will be posted on the righthand side of this page.
JOIN THE COMMITTEE | Joining the Community Service Committee means becoming an essential part of our team, where you'll have the opportunity to shape impactful initiatives, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and lead positive change within our community.
PARTICIPATE | Participate in our fundraisers and raffles to not only support our community service efforts but also stand a chance to win exciting prizes, all while contributing to a worthy cause.
SPREAD THE WORD | Spread the word about our committee and its philanthropic endeavors to amplify our impact and reach within the community, ensuring that more people are aware of the positive change we're creating together.
STAY CONNECTED
Photos are always posted to our social media pages. Be sure you're following us on Facebook and Instagram!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, July 13, 2024
The Hispanic Forum of Bryan College Station
Time: 6:30pm - 1am
Location: The Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan, TX 77802
Program Insurance Group has sponsored a table at this event that includes 8 guests.
See below for current list of attendees:
- Cari Bullington, Extraco Mortgage
- Carl Orozco, B/CS Habitat for Humanity
- Brandi Trujillo, Frontier Title
- Cindy Davis Brown, Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association
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Email Cindy Davis Brown if you'd like to join Brazos Valley Builders Care at this event and CC Cari Bullington: office@gbvbuilders.org & cbullington@extracobanks.com
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Better Together at BigShots Fundraiser
Time: 6 - 9pm
Location: BigShots Golf, 400 W Villa Maria Rd, Bryan, TX 77801
Brazos Valley Builders Care has sponsored a bay at this event that includes 6 players. BCS Together provides support for kids and families in the foster system while advocating to keep the biological family together.
See below for current list of attendees:
- Cari Bullington, Extraco Mortgage
- Carl Orozco, B/CS Habitat for Humanity
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Email Cindy Davis Brown if you'd like to join Brazos Valley Builders Care at this event / play golf: office@gbvbuilders.org
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Community Service Committee Meeting
Time: 1:30 - 2:30pm
Location: Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association Office, 230 Southwest Parkway East, College Station, TX 77840
If you're a member of GBVBA, we'd love for you to join us at our next committee meeting. This is a great opportunity to get a firsthand look at what we do and how we do it. If you're interested in joining the committee, please email Cindy Davis Brown at office@gbvbuilders.org to begin receiving calendar invitations for all future committee meetings.
Thursday, July 25, 2024
BVBC Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser for Special Olympics
Time: 5 - 6 pm
Location: Texas Roadhouse | 1601 University Drive East, College Station, TX 77840
Proudly sponsored by Program Insurance Group. Brazos Valley Builders Care will be out supporting this event. No RSVP needed!
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
New Member Orientation
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association Office, 230 Southwest Parkway East, College Station, TX 77840
If you're a NEW or existing member of GBVBA, we'd love for you to join us at our next New Member Orientation. This is a great opportunity to jump into all things GBVBA and explore how our committees assist in the operations & functions of our events, including Brazos Valley Builders Care. If you're interested in attending, please email Cindy Davis Brown at office@gbvbuilders.org.
FUNDRAISER AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
GBVBA Community Bed Build - November 14th
Benefitting Sleep in Heavenly Peace - College Station.
OUR COMMUNITY
Explore the Impact
We are so proud of this committee's philanthropic endeavors over the years. We'd like to showcase the tangible difference we've made in our community through our commitment to giving back. From supporting local charities to addressing pressing community needs, each year brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
Below is a list of organizations and causes we've proudly supported, ranging from grassroots initiatives to renowned charities.
2024
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas
- Peacock Legacy of Hope
- BCS Together
- Backing the Badge B/CS
- The Reach Project
- B/CS Habitat for Humanity
- Operation Safe Shield
- Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center
- Texas Builders Foundation
- Hispanic Forum of BCS
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
- Different Day Foundation
- Bubba Moore Foundation
- Unlimited Potential
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
2023
- The Reach Project
- Pecan Trail Intermediate School
- Scotty’s House
- St. Jude
- Peacock Legacy of Hope
- OnRamp
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
- BCSRAOR
- The Elizabeth House
- Twin City Mission
- Special Olympics Texas,
- BCS Together
- Bubba Moore Foundation
- The Rotary Club of Aggieland
- YMCA Brazos Valley
- Hispanic Forum of BCS
- KBTX Food for Families
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
- Different Day Foundation
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas
- Brazos Valley Food Bank
- Backing the Badge BCS
- Toys for Tots
2022
- The Reach Project
- Junior Leadership Brazos
- BCS Regional Association of Realtors® Fun Run
- Operation Safe Shield - Brazos County
- BCS Together
- Bryan ISD CTECT
- BCS Habitat for Humanity - Bowl to Build
- BCS Habitat for Humanity - Corporate Challenge
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace - College Station
- Peacock Legacy of Hope
- Operation Safeshield - Burleson County
- Bubba Moore Foundation
- Brazos Valley Blessings
- Brazos Valley Gives: BCS Together and Sleep in Heavenly Peace - College Station
- KBTX Food for Families
- 33rd Annual Toy Run
- Texas Department Family and Protective Services: Christmas, Sponsor A Child
| Philanthropist of the Year
Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association would like to recognize members of the association that give back to our world and community. Many are the unsung heroes of our group that we want to applaud by way of this annual award. The Philanthropist of the Year Award honors individuals who lead the way through philanthropic devotion. These leaders continually set the bar for excellence in community leadership and represent the change-makers we all aspire to be.
2023 Award Winner
Robert Hall, Hall Homes
2023 Runner-Ups
Bryan Reece, Reece Homes
John Magruder, Magruder Homes
2022 Award Winner
Jimmy Pitman, Pitman Custom Homes
2022 Runner-Ups
Robert Hall, Hall Homes & Matt Lochmann, Lochmann Construction
