Construction Magazine March 2016 | Page 63

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such as donating more than 300 truckloads of fill to a local youth group in the process of constructing an athletic park complex . Despite on-going fund-raising efforts , the organized lacked the budget for dirt import , which could have placed the project ’ s completion date in jeopardy .
“ Without the dirt we couldn ’ t have done the project ,” Kare Youth League Director of Development David Carson said . “ It was vital , as the site of the park was originally sand and rock , and you can ’ t plant grass on that .”
To support those dedicated to helping others in the San Gabriel area , Walsh also donates annually to local charities , including the La Casa De San Gabriel Community Center , whose mission is to educate , encourage and support area families and adult community members in need ; and the Asian Youth Center , which serves the
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