Building & Realty Institute "Breaks Bread" for a Good Cause

Officers and staff of the Building & Realty Institute of Westchester (BRI) recently participated in a fundraising effort for SHORE, a long-established non-profit organization devoted to the goals of both affordable housing and to administering to the needs of the homeless in Westchester.

SHORE (Sheltering the Homeless is Our Responsibility) recently partnered with Sam’s of Gedney Way, a popular White Plains restaurant, to raise funds for their housing and homeless programs. Maggie Collins, director of membership and communications for BRI was instrumental in initiating the union between SHORE and BRI.

Albert Annunziata, Executive Director of the BRI, said that supporting the broad social spectrum of housing programs in Westchester is one of the BRI’s chief missions. “Our association is committed to supporting efforts to provide housing for all. In particular, we have consistently advocated for housing that’s affordable and for housing and vital related services for those less fortunate in Westchester County.”

Carmelo Milio, 2016 President of the BRI, led the 16-person delegation of officers and staff for lunch.

The lunch was highlighted by a visit by Sister Susan McCarthy, of the order of Sisters of Divine Compassion in White Plains. She spoke briefly to the BRI attendees about SHORE and expressed her gratitude for the participation. The fundraiser was hosted by Sam’s of Gedney Way, which donated a percentage of all lunch and dinner meals to SHORE.

The Building & Realty Institute is one the largest construction, development and real estate-related industry trade associations in New York State.

Founded in 1946, the Westchester County, NY based organization has more than 1500 members, primarily in the Westchester/Mid-Hudson Valley region of the state.

The BRI is supported by a multi-talented professional and consultant staff versed in all facets of the building industry: planning, engineering, law, insurance, environmental regulations and governmental relations on a state, county and local level. Their services extend to all facets of the Building and Realty industries.

For more information about the Building & Realty Institute, please contact Maggie Collins at 914-273-0730 or visit the website:www.buildersinstitute.org/.

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A Good Time Had by All to Support S.H.O.R.E Housing

BRI Trustees & Staff, clockwise, from left to right:

Maggie Collins, Director of Membership; Diana Virrill, Chair, Coop & Condo Council; Ken Finger, BRI Chief Counsel, Dave Amster, Chair, Council of Managing Agents; Jeff Hanley, Associate Director; Alana Ciuffetelli, Chair, Apartment Owners Council; Albert Annunziata, Executive Director; Robert Ferrara (standing), Trustee and Board Secretary; Tom DeCaro, Trustee; Carmelo Milio, 2016 President; Joseph Pizzimenti, Chair, Remodelers Council; Eric Abraham, Chairman; Vincent Mutarelli, Chair, Commercial Builders Council; Margie Telesco, BRI Office Manager.

Photo by Barbara Hansen, Hansen Photographics