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36 High-Profile: Philanthropy February 2026

Wilton, CT – Altieri announced it continued its support of Al’ s Angels during the holidays. Altieri’ s efforts contributed to thousands of children receiving gifts over the 2025 holiday season, as 3,500 bins were filled with approximately 20,000 toys to distribute.

Altieri senior plumbing designer, Nona Rudd, has been involved with Al’ s Angels for nearly 15 years and introduced Altieri to the organization in 2018. Since then, Altieri has made the holiday toy drive an annual companywide effort, with staff donating hundreds of new toys.

“ It’ s great to work for a company that genuinely supports employees’ interests beyond the workplace. It says a lot about Altieri that the firm supports the charitable efforts of its staff and encourages colleagues to support each other’ s interests,” said Rudd.

Founded in 2004, Al’ s Angels is a nonprofit organization that provides help and support to children and families battling cancer, rare blood diseases, and financial hardship. It was founded by Al DiGuido of Connecticut after attending a charity event and hearing mothers ask for help for their children with cancer,

something he felt they should not have to do.

Along with the annual toy drive, the organization, operated by an all-volunteer team, hosts annual holiday meal bin assembly events. Al’ s Angels also receives support from the community, with local

Nona Rudd dropping off toy donations to an Al’ s Angels volunteer businesses and schools hosting their own charity events including fundraisers, clothing donation drives, lemonade stands, and galas.

Kristen Kaczegowicz, marketing manager at Altieri, said,“ For Altieri, supporting organizations like Al’ s Angels is an extension of the firm’ s values – strengthening the communities it serves by coming together with compassion, generosity, and a shared sense of responsibility. Learn more about getting involved at alsangels. org and join Altieri in making a difference.”

Burlington, MA – The Erland Charitable Foundation is celebrating a decade of service, partnership, and community impact. Established in 2016 by Erland Construction employees inspired to give back to the communities they help build, the foundation marks its 10th anniversary this year.

Born out of Erland’ s involvement with the New England Center for Children’ s( NECC) Autism Institute project, the foundation was created after employees witnessed firsthand the daily challenges experienced by NECC students and their families. That experience sparked a collective commitment: to use Erland’ s resources, networks, and people to make a real and lasting impact on the lives of others.

Since its founding, the Erland Charitable Foundation has raised more than $ 300,000 to support organizations dedicated to education, youth development, basic needs, and community well-being. Beneficiaries include the New England Center for Children, Billerica Scholarship Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of Woburn, Burlington Community Scholarship Foundation, People Helping People, Wee Care Burlington, and numerous other local nonprofits that support individuals and families across the region. The foundation’ s impact extends beyond financial support. It also includes events like fundraisers and

( l-r): Chris Landry, treasurer, Erland Foundation; Nicole Harrison, clerk, Erland Foundation; Jared Bouzan, VP, chief development and strategy officer, New England Center for Children; Steve Craft, president, Erland Foundation; and Chris McHugh, director, Erland Foundation

community drives.

“ What an exciting time,” said Steve Craft, Erland Charitable Foundation president.“ Celebrating 10 years of service is an incredible accomplishment, made possible by countless people who believe in giving back. I’ m grateful for how far we’ ve come and look forward to seeing what the foundation can achieve in the next decade.”

“ We are deeply grateful for the Erland

Foundation’ s unwavering support over the years,” shared Donna Russo, founder and director of Wee Care Burlington.“ Their commitment has made a tremendous difference for the families we serve, and we truly value the partnership we’ ve built together.”

Sean McDonald, president of Erland Construction, said,“ The Erland Charitable Foundation represents the very best of who we are as an employee-owned company. Our people have always believed that building stronger communities goes hand-in-hand with building great projects. Reaching the 10-year milestone is a testament to their generosity, their compassion, and their commitment to making a difference. I couldn’ t be prouder of what this foundation has accomplished and what I know it will continue to achieve in the years ahead.” www. high-profile. com