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Messer Construction Foundation presents $25,000 grant to Brooklawn Child & Family Services

(July 23, 2007)  Messer Construction Co. representatives, on behalf of the Messer Construction Foundation, presented a $25,000 grant check to the Brooklawn Child & Family Services during a staff retreat on July 23, 2007.

The grant goes directly to furnish a creative learning lab in Brooklawn’s elementary school. The lab will serve as a library, computer lab and after-school study hall space.

“As leaders of the construction process, we believe in building communities where people want to live, work, and raise their families. Messer has been building in Kentucky since the 1940s and we are proud to be vital and active members of the area,” said Mark Gillming, Messer Vice President and Louisville region leader. “Our desire is to not only impact great organizations, but to create a ripple effect throughout the larger community.”

“Messer employees have volunteered their time, talent and treasure at Brooklawn for years. We’ve seen the impact this remarkable organization has had on the lives of the children they serve. Messer is grateful to have the opportunity to serve so many with this investment.”

The Messer Construction Foundation was established by Messer Construction Co. to assist in carrying out the company’s commitment to be an involved corporate citizen. The Foundation seeks to support organizations that advance the interests of society in the areas of economic inclusion, education, and workforce development. Grants are awarded based on the following criteria: the expected return on investment to the community provided by the organization; the positive change for the organization expected from the Foundation’s investment; Messer employee engagement and individual support for the organization; Messer customer engagement and support for the organization; the investment in economic inclusion, education, and workforce development; and while not exclusive, the Foundation invests primarily in capital projects.

About Brooklawn Child & Family Services
Brooklawn Child & Family Services, a 156-year old nonprofit organization, is one of the leading providers of residential and community-based child welfare and mental health services in Kentucky.

Brooklawn’s residential treatment programs and school currently serve boys from 6 to 18 years of age who have been abused, neglected or suffered other severe trauma. Brooklawn serves emotionally troubled boys without regard to race, creed, or national origin.

With 112 children in care, Brooklawn is the largest residential treatment program in the region. Brooklawn consistently achieves excellent outcomes and lowest re-hospitalization rates. Brooklawn also provides case management, out-patient therapy, and in-home support services to children of all ages and their families.

About Messer Construction
Messer Construction Co., a regional general contractor and construction manager, provides leadership for complex building projects in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee. Founded in 1932, Messer has built a premier reputation for providing outstanding construction experiences and value to a diverse group of clients and owners. In 2006, Messer put in place $600,000,000 in commercial construction.

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