GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARDS
Ask a group of typical Northeast Floridians who's doing the most to improve the region's quality of life, and you'll get a variety of answers. Few, however, are likely to mention builders and developers.
Which isn't surprising, considering the low-key way members of the homebuilding industry go about doing good deeds.
Oh, sure, there's the occasional high-profile spectacle, such as the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project, a partnership between the Northeast Florida Builders Association's Builders Care subsidiary and ABC-TV. Millions of people saw hundreds of volunteers pull together and build a down-on-their-luck family in Hastings a new home in just 96 hours.
But it's what builders do on an ongoing basis-sometimes through NEFBA's Builders Care and sometimes on their own-that really makes a difference. And it's that generosity of spirit that inspired NEFBA and Jacksonville Homebuyer to launch the Good Neighbor Awards last year.
Twenty honorees were featured in the publication last October, then feted at an inspirational luncheon. This year, there are 25 companies, including several newcomers.
It certainly hasn't been difficult to find qualified companies. Local builders have spearheaded construction of showcase homes for charity, raised funds for children's organizations, built shelters for the homeless and awarded scholarships to students.
Indeed, virtually every major nonprofit in the region has benefited from the support of the homebuilding industry. In some cases, entire projects and programs have been underwritten by builders.
So it would be impossible to highlight all the good deeds of our Good Neighbor Award-winning companies. Many give back to the community so often and automatically that a more comprehensive treatment would require a prohibitive number of pages.
Consequently, the following descriptions include only highlights. Still, even an abbreviated list makes it clear that Jacksonville's builders make an incalculable contribution to the region's quality of life in all its aspects.
GOOD WORKS: Admiral Homes/A Lennar Company built and donated a Pro-Trainer backyard swing set and jungle gym, which was raffled off to benefit Hope Haven Children's Clinic and Family Center. Hope Haven diagnoses and treats childhood disorders such as autism and Down syndrome. The company also participates in projects aiding other children's charities and donates funds for the purchase of sports equipment and uniforms in local schools. In addition, Admiral Homes has been an active participant in NEFBA's Builders Care, a nonprofit community outreach program that provides home improvements for low-income, elderly or disabled homeowners. This year, the company will aid "Dreams Come True," a not-for-profit organization that helps fulfill wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "Admiral Homes/A Lennar Company believes in supporting worthy causes that contribute to our community's quality of life. We encourage our employees to volunteer their services to nonprofit projects that appeal to them and where they feel they can make a difference."
GOOD WORKS: Beazer Homes has contributed time, money and construction services to Jacksonville-based Seamark Ranch, a permanent home for abandoned and abused children. Last year the company completed construction of Seamark's first residence for boys between the ages of six and 16 years. Beazer Homes has been an active participant in NEFBA's Builders Care and in HabiJax, the regional affiliate for Habitat for Humanity. The company also holds quarterly drives for the Florida-Georgia Blood Alliance and has sponsored children's baseball teams and cheerleading squads. Last fall Beazer Homes' employees raised more than $8,700 for the American Red Cross to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. And last Christmas the company sponsored a family with two small children through the Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, raising funds for presents and donating toys and clothing. Also during the holidays, Beazer Homes made donations to Daniel Memorial, a residential program for troubled children.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "Beazer Homes believes that good communities foster good neighborhoods. Beazer Homes does not shy away from helping worthy causes and gets employees involved by allowing them to volunteer time during the work week to benefit others. There are always ways to give, and Beazer takes full advantage of those opportunities."
GOOD WORKS: Brylen Homes partnered with the Barnabas Crisis Center on the "House of Possibilities" fundraiser in Amelia Park. More than 20 local interior designers were given the opportunity to decorate each room in a Brylen model home, and were asked to incorporate three items from the Barnabas New to You thrift shop. Attendees were given "treasure maps" to help them find thrift-shop items. The company continued focusing primarily on NEFBA's Builders Care projects, providing volunteer construction services and donating furnishings through its custom-home division. Brylen Homes was also an "Extreme Sponsor" of the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition collaboration between NEFBA's Builders Care and ABC-TV.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "Brylen Home's philosophy is mirrored in our company's outlook on community service. Although we strive to provide innovative design and quality construction on every project that bears our name-including pro bono and nonprofit work-our primary focus is maintaining a healthy relationship with the individuals and the communities our efforts ultimately benefit."
GOOD WORKS: Centex Homes provided organizational and construction assistance on the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project and sent supplies to the troops in Iraq. The company also held employee fundraisers and silent auctions to aid victims of the hurricanes and the children at Daniel Memorial and rebuilt the home of a Vilano Beach couple victimized by Hurricane Fran.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "Numerous studies have shown that, all else being equal, people prefer to buy from companies perceived as operating responsibly and supporting the communities in which the customer lives. Our commitment to community investment is beyond perception. It's ingrained in the way we do business. It's a philosophy we call 'Helping the World Feel at Home.' Our philanthropic commitments are linked to three basic elements necessary for our business: land, home and people."
GOOD WORKS: CornerStone Homes partnered with the Donna Hicken Foundation to build the 3,230-square-foot "Give Hope a Home" showhouse in MuraBella. When the home is sold, $475,000 will go to the Donna Hicken Foundation, which helps lower-income and uninsured breast cancer patients and their families with medical expenses and other basic needs. The company has also been an active participant in NEFBA's Builders Care projects and helps support Daniel Memorial and HabiJax.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "CornerStone Homes recognizes that it has helped to create communities in which people raise families, pursue their dreams and enjoy the benefits of their many years of hard work. This recognition is at the heart of CornerStone Homes' proud role in not only creating communities, but in giving back to those communities as well."
GOOD WORKS: The Davidson Companies concentrate much of their efforts on Community Alliance Funding Education (CAFÉ), a nonprofit organization founded by Sherry Davidson that provides funding and other assistance for public schools in northwest St. Johns County. An annual 5K run helps to finance CAFÉ's programs. In addition, the company spearheaded a book drive for Mill Creek Elementary and participated in the annual "I Shot the Sheriff" fundraiser, which benefits the Police Athletic League. The Davidson Companies collected holiday toys for "Sertoma for Toys" and assembled holiday boxes for needy families in the Mill Creek area. Previously the company has supported "Dreams Come True" and sponsored free performances of The Nutctracker on World Golf Village's outdoor stage.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "Under the leadership of Jim and Sherry Davidson, the Davidson Companies feel that it is their corporate responsibility to give back to the community. They have been very successful, and it is with great joy that they help to improve the lives of others."
GOOD WORKS: Chairman Jack C. Demetree is a past recipient of the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Boy Scouts of America North Florida Council. He is also on North Florida Council's finance committee and its executive board, serving as president from 1991-1993, and is a Silver Beaver and Scoutmaster of Philanthropy in recognition of raising $1 million for scouting. He has also been president of the Metropolitan YMCA board of directors, a trustee of University Hospital of Jacksonville and a member of the finance, advisory and planning committees for St. Vincent's Health Systems. He's also active in the "Guardian of Dreams" and "Dreams Come True" programs for children, and is past member of the board of trustees for the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind in St. Augustine. For his industry involvement, Demetree was elected to the Florida Housing Hall of Fame in 1993 and the National Housing Hall of Fame in 1997.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: Demetree Builders has been committed to better housing and a better quality of life for all since its inception nearly 60 years ago. In philosophy and in practice, Demetree Builders strives be responsible, responsive, compassionate and a leader in improving the standard of life in its own communities and beyond.
GOOD WORKS: D.R. Horton took the lead in planning the William R. and Francis B. Barnett Children's Building, which is now under construction at the Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless. In addition, the company is a sponsor of the Salvation Army's "Angel Tree" project, which collects holiday toys for needy children. The company has participated in "Adopt a Grandma," sponsored by NEFBA's Builders Care, and also supports children's baseball teams and makes contributions to school athletic departments.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "For D.R. Horton Homes, giving back is integral to our philosophy of doing business. That's because building communities means more than building homes; it means strengthening families, helping the less fortunate and bolstering organizations that help to improve the region's quality of life."
GOOD WORKS: Engle Homes began a partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Florida on the organization's annual Charity Golf Tournament, held at Palencia Golf & Country Club. The company sponsored and helped organize and run the event, which raised a record $80,000. Engle Homes also participated in three remodeling projects through NEFBA's Builders Care and raised funds for victims of Hurricane Katrina. At Thanksgiving, the company's employees collected 400 pounds of food, magazines and other items that were shipped to military units stationed in Iraq. Employees also participated in fundraisers for the American Heart Association, collected Christmas toys to be distributed to youngsters through the local Guardian Ad Litem program and supported young athletics and cheerleaders through sponsorships and donations. Engle built two HabiJax homes in 2004 and is active in NEFBA's Builders Care projects.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "Engle Homes associates are eager to give back to the communities in which they live, work and play by donating their time and talents. Whether through services, finances or goods, Engle Homes wholly supports the generosity and dedication of its associates in their contributing to those in need."
GOOD WORKS: For the third time in the past six years, Harmony Homes/A Drees Company partnered with WJCT-TV and VyStar Credit Union to build the "WJCT/Harmony Homes/VyStar Auction House" for the PBS affiliate's annual fundraising auction. Sale of the home raised more than $75,000 for the station. Harmony Homes employees also assisted in facilitating the auction by answering phones, relaying and posting bids and assisting behind the scenes. The company supports WJCT "for its commitment to programs that encourage diversity, learning, civic participation and social responsibility." In addition, Harmony Homes has supported the Children's Home Society, the Chamber House and the Shacter Family Foundation.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "Harmony Homes has a longstanding tradition of building resources that will benefit the lives of our homebuyers and our communities. Through kindness, generosity and selflessness, Harmony Homes and its associates aim to strengthen the community that has been so supportive of them."
GOOD WORKS: ICI Homes coordinated and supervised more than 100 subcontractors during the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project. All ICI employees participate in at least one charitable building project each year, and employees are encouraged to volunteer for an array of organizations, ranging from Partners in Education to the Second Harvest Food Bank. The company has renovated several homes for NEFBA's Builders Care, including the landmark 500th home. ICI's team-building days, such as a recent Bowl-A-Thon, are designed to raise money for charity through team pledges. Beneficiaries have included Second Harvest Food Bank, Betty Griffin House, Toys for Tots, Kessler Mentoring and Daniel Memorial. North Florida Division President Don Wilford serves on the board of directors for the Inside/Outside program, which operates a residential facility and offers mentoring for juvenile males serving time in county jail for committing adult crimes. For his work, Wilford was named "Mentor of the Year" by the state attorney's office.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "ICI Homes has a generous spirit and a commitment to giving back to the community and the industry. This philosophy starts at the top and flows to every employee."
GOOD WORKS: KB Home has helped dozens of charitable organizations, including Trinity Rescue Mission during its "Raise the Roof" project, the American Heart Association, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Daniel Memorial, Hubbard House, the United Way and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The company has also supported the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's "Achieving the Dream" program, which benefits underprivileged Hispanic young people attending college, and the NEFBA/Arnold Tritt Scholarship Fund, which benefits students enrolled in the University of North Florida's Building Construction Program. KB Home has helped children through school-supply drives for Kirby Middle School and sponsorship of the Space Camper program at the Museum of Science and History. In addition, the company has participated in virtually every initiative sponsored by NEFBA's Builders Care, including "Adopt a Grandma" and "Home from the Heart," as well as volunteer work days and the organization's annual bass tournament. KB has also provided furniture for needy families and for social service organizations such as Quigley House, Jacksonville Youth Sanctuary, City Rescue Mission and the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "As providers of the American Dream, it's important for KB Home to be a positive and active member of the communities in which we build. Corporate philanthropy is an important focus for our company and an integral part of our business model. We have embraced initiatives that provide safer neighborhoods and offer educational opportunities and cultural enhancements to the community."
GOOD WORKS: Matovina & Company is heavily involved in the Trinity Rescue Mission Women's and Children's Center, helping to raise more than $1 million in cash and in-kind donations for construction of a new facility. The company also donated $100,000 in cash, organized its subcontractors to provide site work at no charge and led a "Raise the Roof" effort, during which 200 volunteers framed the building in just two days. Matovina & Company also raised $56,000 from developers to pay for the lot on which Providence Homes is building the "Home from the Heart" showhouse, the sale of which benefits NEFBA's Builders Care. In addition, the company supports NEFBA's Builders Care by matching employee contributions through a "$2 Club." President Greg Matovina chairs Greater Jacksonville Communities, a NEFBA-related, not-for-profit organization concentrating on spurring redevelopment of the blighted area surrounding Edward Waters College. Matovina has also served on the Mayor's Growth Management Task Force, the land committee for Beaches Habitat and on the boards of directors for HabiJax and NEFBA's Builders Care.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "All that we have comes from God, which makes it easy to give back what he has provided for us."
GOOD WORKS: Last year Mattamy Homes devoted considerable time and effort to making one family's final Christmas together special. The mother and her five-year-old son are in the Community Hospice of Northeast Florida program, and the grandmother, who lives with the family and helps care for a four-year-old sibling, is in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. In addition to collecting toys and making personal donations, Mattamy Homes employees contacted trade partners to raise funds and ultimately collected more than $30,000. Some of the money was used to fly the family's relatives to Jacksonville, while the rest was used to purchase a college scholarship for the surviving four-year-old. The company also matched employee donations to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts and sponsored an "Odyssey of the Mind" team from Ocean Palms Elementary. Previously, Mattamy Homes built an equipment house for the Allen D. Nease High School football team.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "Mattamy Homes believes in spreading our generosity to more than one organization, and in positively impacting as many individuals and organizations as possible. As a team, we choose organizations that move us, with projects we feel a connection to. Once an organization and/or project is chosen, our entire team puts their hearts into making it a success."
GOOD WORKS: Mercedes Homes donated and assembled a new playground at the Trinity Rescue Mission Women's and Children's Center and participated in the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project. In addition, employees worked with Daniel Memorial to provide holiday food baskets for 33 foster children and provided lunch for volunteers on the "All Women-Built Home" project sponsored by the St. Johns County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Mercedes Homes also donated furniture to local women's shelters and, through NEFBA's Builders Care, participated in the "Adopt a Grandma" program. Also for the holidays, the company decorated a Christmas tree for the "Festival of Trees" auction, which benefited the St. Augustine Record's Empty Stocking Fund, and assisted the Monique Burr Foundation by providing gifts for children and volunteering to assist at the organization's annual golf tournament.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "Mercedes Homes' values include integrity, trust, respect and ethics. We apply those values to every aspect of our company, including our community service efforts. We review each request and determine how we can best help. If we are unable to offer financial support, we can often provide volunteers. Since children are the future, our company has chosen primarily to support nonprofit organizations that serve women and children."
GOOD WORKS: Morrison Homes' employees participated in charitable golf tournaments benefiting Kid's Bridge, a counseling service for families in crisis, and Young Life, a Christian organization aimed at teenagers. Employees also participated in the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville's "Buddy Walk" and in the "Moonlight & Martinis" gala, which benefited the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. When Hurricane Katrina struck, Morrison Homes donated and sold its model home furniture, along with a variety of services and outings, at a fund-raising auction for the American Red Cross. Through its annual summer picnic, employees also raised more than $8,000-an amount that was matched by its corporate office-for hurricane relief. In addition, Morrison Homes supported Toys for Tots and contributed to the Patricia Abril Memorial Fund, named for a homebuyer who was killed in an automobile accident.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "At Morrison Homes, we firmly believe in making a positive impact on the communities in which we operate. We donate our time, energy and money to organizations we feel will help the quality of life of the residents within our communities. We choose to support multiple causes in order to help numerous charitable organizations.
GOOD WORKS: North Florida Builders president Howard White has been actively involved in the Safe Harbor Boys Home, contributing funds and in-kind donations to build a large portion of the residential/vocational school's campus. White is also active in several Christian charities, including Student Leadership University and the Christian Light Foundation. Last year the company also became involved in raising funds for "Project SOS" (Save Our Schools), an organization committed to teaching middle and high school students about abstinence and how to be drug- and alcohol-free. At Christmas, North Florida Builders "adopted" two dozen youngsters from Daniel Memorial as well as two elderly women who would otherwise have spent the holidays alone. In addition, the company has been an active participant in NEFBA's Builders Care projects, and most recently remodeled the home of 16-year-old heart transplant patient and her parents. Previously the company has contributed to the American Cancer Society and built the American Lung Association's "Health House."
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "Howard White, president, and his staff at North Florida Builders believe wholeheartedly that giving back to the community is more than a corporate responsibility; it is the pulse of the company. On many occasions, Howard has said, 'It takes a team to build a dream.' Together, the North Florida Builders team helps those less fortunate achieve their dreams."
GOOD WORKS: Palencia, Hines' master-planned community in St. Johns County, presented Sebastian Middle school with "Building Homes of Our Own," an interactive teaching tool developed by the National Association of Home Builders for use in middle schools and high schools. The program blends key concepts from math, science, social studies and language arts. And when the company won a $2,000 prize for "best booth" at the annual Realtor/Builder Expo, it donated the prize money to Mill Creek Elementary School and NEFBA's Builders Care. In addition, the company participated in a NEFBA's Builders Care Workday during which an elderly woman's home was repaired, painted and landscaped. To promote environmental stewardship, Palencia and the St. Johns River Water Management District presented numerous educational programs at the Lawn and Garden Expo 2005. The company also teams with the St. Johns County Cooperative Extension Service to educate Palencia homeowners on creating environmentally friendly yards. Palencia Marketing Manager Naomi Lumley chaired NEFBA's Annual Charity Gala for several years and is active in Womanaid International, an organization of industry professionals who support good causes by holding fundraising dinners at one another's homes.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "As one of the most renowned developments in St. Johns County, Palencia possesses an acute sensitivity to the needs of its neighbors. Whether it's the donation of time, materials or money, Palencia makes an effort to ensure that its success is reflected in its generosity toward local organizations and civic groups."
GOOD WORKS: Providence Homes partnered with its vendors and suppliers to build the 2,580-square-foot "Home from the Heart" showhouse in Greenland Chase. When the $419,000 home is sold, net proceeds will benefit NEFBA's Builders Care. In 2004, the company built a 2,285-square-foot home in OakLeaf Plantation that netted $113,519 for Hope International, a faith-based organization that provides micro-loans to people living in underdeveloped countries. In addition, the company participated in fundraising events for the Monique Burr Foundation, the City Rescue Mission, the I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless and the United Way of North Florida. The company's global outreach includes assisting the International Community Foundation, the International Fellowship and the Lemuel Foundation, which supports a school in Haiti.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "Providence Homes believes firmly in giving back to the community through involvement with numerous faith-based organizations and community service programs. Faith, a pillar on which Providence Homes was founded, is not limited to domestic boundaries. For that reason, the company participates in numerous projects aimed at helping the less fortunate on a local, regional, national and global scale."
GOOD WORKS: Richmond American contributed $20,000 to the American Heart Association through employee participation in the organization's annual Heart Walk. Then, through individual donations, the company raised an additional $16,000 for the association in addition to signing on as a $5,000 Heart Ball sponsor. Through NEFBA's Builders Care, the company also participated in the "Adopt a Grandma" program. In addition, Richmond American donated $2,000 to Daniel Memorial and matches up to $100 of each employee's contribution to a charity.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "We believe in contributing to a higher quality of life in addition to providing quality homes for families. We recognize that for many people, meeting the simplest needs of everyday life can create daunting challenges. That's why we strive to show our commitment to our fellow citizens in ways that mean the most."
GOOD WORKS: Ryland Homes sponsored and participated in the Jacksonville Firefighters River Rally Poker Run and the "Light the Night Walk," both of which benefited the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and assisted on the "Raising the Roof" project at Trinity Rescue Mission. Over the holidays, the company held a food drive for the Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs and donated gifts to five "adopted" families living at the I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless. Ryland Homes also supports activities for young people, donating funds to the Doctors Inlet Elementary School Media Center and sponsoring the Jacksonville Junior Volleyball Association, the Fleming Island High School newspaper and the Ridgeview and Bartram Trails high school softball teams.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "The more we can give back to the community, the more our city will thrive. That helps our customers, our employees and our neighbors."
GOOD WORKS: Standard Pacific partnered with Florida Community College Jacksonville in a project allowing students to be involved in the construction of a home, from design through completion. The home, built on land donated by Stokes & Company with donated materials and services, will be sold with proceeds used for FCCJ scholarships. Also with FCCJ, the company has hosted field trips and seminars for Future Builders of America students. Standard Pacific donated $5,000 to Jacksonville" target="_blank">Duval County schools for athletic equipment and helped to build a HabiJax home. Through the "Ride4Relief" motorcycle event, the company raised $5,000 for hurricane relief and was a $10,000 sponsor of "Sister to Sister: Every Woman Has a Heart" campaign for women's heart health. Standard Pacific has been a longtime supporter of the I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless and the City Rescue Mission.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "By building homes, we create neighbors. Standard Pacific leads by example, and our efforts within the Jacksonville community are just one of the ways we can help our neighbors in need. As our company grows, we continue our legacy of commitment."
GOOD WORKS: Trident Realty Corp. has focused much of its attention on projects benefiting the Jacksonville Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The company donated $30,000 to the foundation and served as title sponsor for the 2005 "Moonlight & Martinis" gala, which raised more than $134,000 for medical research. In addition, a Trident Realty model home in Villas of Augustine Isle at Palencia served as the community's Holiday Showhouse, which was held to benefit the Trinity Rescue Mission's Women's and Children's Center.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "By focusing the majority of our efforts on one organization (the Jacksonville Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation), we believe we have a better opportunity to make a profound impact on those fighting the disease in hopes of finding a cure."
GOOD WORKS: Last year The Vintage Group participated in the construction of the Trinity Rescue Mission's Women's and Children's Center as well as supporting Boy Scouts of America, Dreams Come True, the American Heart Association, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Dye-Clay YMCA. The company has also participated in "Adopt a Grandma," sponsored by NEFBA's Builders Care, and in other Builders Care initiatives. In addition, The Vintage Group has made donations of time, money and materials to HabiJax and was a partner in last year's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "The Vintage Group does not participate in projects for the sole purpose of gaining recognition or winning awards. We participate in order to build, support and strengthen communities, neighborhoods and relationships. The Vintage Group embraces Northeast Floridians as family, and will continue to participate in a wide range of community service activities that expand horizons, support education and help the less fortunate."
GOOD WORKS: W.G. Pitts Company, which specializes in building clubhouses and other development-related amenities, put its public-facility expertise to use by partnering with D.R. Horton Homes to build the I.M. Sulzbacher Children's Center at the Sulzbacher Homeless Center. The company also participated in the City Rescue Mission's Supper Club, during which employees purchased, cooked and served meals to participants in the center's Lifebuilders program. In addition, the company donated batting cages at Bartram Trails High School, built ball fields at The Providence School and helped build a baseball stadium at Flagler College. W.G. Pitts Company has also been an active participant in NEFBA's Builders Care projects.
CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY: "One of our core values is our responsibility to the communities in which we live and work. The W.G. Pitts Company is proud to be a part of Jacksonville, and we truly believe that it's our duty and privilege to give back to those in the community who need our assistance."