Community Construct shared their Mission of Building Skills for Tomorrow

Greg and Rebecca Yancer shared Community Construct’s mission to empower individuals in recovery from addiction or re-entering the workforce after incarceration, by providing hands-on training and steady employment utilizing those skills.  As a result, they are Empowering Positive Change and Enhancing Self Worth.

Their building trade efforts extend to roofing, siding, painting, decks, ramps, and light interior remodeling.  In addition to paid work opportunities, they blend in personal support classes with on-site recovery coaching, financial literacy, budgeting, anger management, and most importantly in enhancing parenting skills. 

They are in their 8th year of operation and have completed over 175 projects.  They've supported 105+ individuals through the years; sometimes as many as 25 at a time.

Some of their employees build additional skills and move on to establishing their own business, or being part of larger construction companies.

Referrals generally come through District and Circuit Courts, and he mentioned that Judge Beale has been a strong advocate. 

They've generally have had plenty of work, with toughest months being January - February due to weather.

Opportunity for Kiwanians to consider engaging Community Construct for projects, or to be an ambassador to share their capabilities with others. Going to their website also offers a means to offer financial support for this non-profit - https://www.skillsfortomorrowmi.com/