Golfing with a Mission

 

Last week, the Hodorowski Group took part of a golf fundraiser at the Mohawk Country Club for an organization we cherish and support called Schenectady Works, a branch of the City Mission of Schenectady. Back in 2013, J. Luke Construction, the commercial division of the Hodorowski Group, built the new Schenectady Works building, and we continue to partner and support both organizations. This year, the golf tournament raised over $30,000 which will benefit Schenectady Works and its mission. 

Schenectady Works building, built in 2013 by J. Luke Construction.

Nathan Mandsager, Director of Schenectady Works and Coordinator of Schenectady Bridges, spoke to us recently about the event. “Schenectady Works is a program of the City Mission, focused on empowering employment. Our goal is to equip businesses and employees with innovative solutions that assist with job training, retention, and career advancement.” Fundraisers like 'Golf with a Mission' play a huge role in the organization’s growth. “Our programs include a Career Training Center, social enterprises, Employer Resource Network, and Drive to Success Transportation Solution.”

All of the golf carts lined up before the tournament began. 

 

^  On the left, Mike Saccocio, Executive Director of City Mission with John Hodorowski, and Chris Gargulio, from J. Luke Construction

Paul Hodrowski taking a swing on the course.

Some of the career opportunities that men and women have had that recently graduated from the Schenectady Works program are certified nursing assistant at Albany Medical Center, Home Health Aide for Kingsway Communities, Ambassador for Schenectady Ambassadors through the City Mission, Dishwasher for Apertivo restaurant, and other occupations such as drivers, landscaping and maintenance. “If you are a business leader or connected to the business community, and you are looking for innovative ways to improve employee retention, productivity, and culture, some of our services can help in these endeavors” says Mandsager.

Schenectady Ambassador hard at work.

Nathan Mandsager

You don’t need to be a business owner to help, there are many other ways for you to get involved by volunteering or donating to Schenectady Works. “Schenectady Works programs utilize volunteers in Career Training Center as employment and career coaches and in Drive to Success as drivers and navigators. Many of our social enterprises depend on the ongoing investment of individuals and organizations to supplement the service contracts we have.” 

Nathan has been serving as Director of Schenectady Works since 2012.

For more opportunities to get involved, please visit www.SchenectadyWorks.com.

Hodorowski Homes is the Capital Region’s premier home builder building single family homes in Schenectady, NY and its surrounding areas. Please visit www.hodorowskihomes.com for more information.