In April 2024, the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH) returned to Lowndes County, Ala., for the third consecutive year for the IWSH Community Plumbing Challenge (CPC). The challenge aims to drive change in a region that has suffered from inadequate sanitation for decades. Lowndes County is one of the poorest counties in the
Sisters of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562, in conjunction with Missouri Women in the Trades (MOWIT), gave back to their community by donating their time and skills during phase three of a four-phase renovation at Baker House. Baker House is one of three residential transitional housing options available to Keyway Center for Diversion and Reentry
Family Supportive Housing provides temporary housing and supportive services to approximately 180 families every year. Its San Jose Family Shelter is the only shelter in Santa Clara County that exclusively serves single – and two-parent families with children. They can accommodate up to 35 families at a time for up to 90 days. The Association
According to the CDC, the suicide rate among construction workers is more than five times higher than the average suicide rate in the United States, with one out of every 2,000 construction workers killing themselves annually. The feeling of isolation can often be a silent accomplice to the epidemic of suicide, as individuals deprived of
Ladies of 798 was created in 2007 at the Pipeline Convention in Scottsdale, Ariz. Norma Kay Hendrix and Nicole Barnett spearheaded the idea, but Hendrix pointed out that everyone was supportive, including the men and too many spouses to count. The original team, which included men, was committed to making a difference in the lives
In 2018, retired Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 777 member Paul Venti started a non-profit corporation to help feed and clothe the homeless, Fighting the Good Fight on Hunger and Homelessness. On Feb. 7, 2010, the Kleen Energy Natural Gas power plant in Middletown, Conn., exploded, killing six Brothers. Venti wanted to do something to give
Fourth-generation Steamfitters Local 420 Philadelphia journeyman John Plasha, Jr., and his wife, Ashley, organized a 5k walk and fundraiser for the Angel Names Association. Angel Names Association is a nonprofit organization that aims to ease the financial burden imposed by stillbirth, provide support programs and services for families enduring the trauma of stillbirth, and raise
In 2018, retired Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 777 member Paul Venti started a non-profit corporation to help feed and clothe the homeless, Fighting the Good Fight on Hunger and Homelessness. On Feb. 7, 2010, the Kleen Energy Natural Gas power plant in Middletown, Conn., exploded, killing six Brothers. Venti wanted to do something to give
On July 20, 2023, Chris Ingram, a 13-year member of Pipefitters Local 597, was on the United Piping, Inc. Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) pipeline project in Valparaiso, Ind., when a local laborer fell unconscious. Ingram immediately jumped in and started performing CPR until the paramedics arrived, ultimately saving the man’s life. He explained
