Building Foundations

Building Foundations

In early 2021, a diverse group of commercial real estate and building industry professionals, came together to create the Building Foundations Breakfast. The goal was to bring the industry together to prevent and address homelessness in partnership with United Way. Since that time, the event has raised nearly $1.2 million to support programs and services in Greater Hartford.

This is THE event for the commercial real estate and building industry and has grown every year since inception. The event began with 100 attendees for the inaugural breakfast in 2021 and has grown to host more than 400 members of the industry.

The funds raised ensured that:

• More than 1,000 people received emergency shelter;

• More than 1,500 people avoided homelessness through the shelter diversion programs and rental assistance;

• Information and referral services through United Way 211 continued to be funded; and,

• Two (2) students at Covenant Preparatory School in Hartford have their tuition fully paid each year they attend the school.

Annually, at the Building Foundations event, we honor the memory of the late Jeff Digel for his commitment to the profession and the community with an award in his name. Jeff helped to start Covenant Preparatory School in Hartford and each year, a portion of the proceeds from Building Foundations are donated in his honor.