Past Community Involvement

I-77 Drive for Community

November 2018 – I-77 Mobility Partners launched an annual initiative, I-77 Drive for Community, to award financial contributions to local nonprofits along the I-77 Express corridor. Our Towns Habitat for Humanity, located in Cornelius, won the inaugural I-77 Drive for Community and the grand prize of $10,000. The four other participating organizations (Ada Jenkins Center, Hope House Foundation, E2D and Mooresville Soup Kitchen) each received $2,500.

Canned Food Drive for Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

November 2018 – For two weeks, I-77 Express staff members gave generously to help deliver a total of 153 pounds of non-perishable food to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Second Harvest helps individuals and families in need within the Charlotte region.

Meals on Wheels

November 2018 – For two Fridays, I-77 Express staff members volunteered their mornings helping the local division of Meals on Wheels deliver meals to elderly and homebound residents. While meal delivery was the primary focus, the interactions between staff members and the residents became the highlight of each Friday – sharing the warmth of humanity in every delivery location.

United Way of Central Carolinas Mooresville-Lake Norman Days of Caring

September 25, 2018 – Members of I-77 Express’ staff joined other volunteers to make a positive impact in our community during the Seventh Annual United Way of Central Carolinas Mooresville-Lake Norman Days of Caring.  As a part of the activities, staff members volunteered at Mooresville Soup Kitchen and Mooresville/Lake Norman Christian Mission.

Helping Break Barriers with Project Scientist

July 26, 2018 – Michelle, an I-77 Express Design & Construction Engineer, spoke with a group of bright and energetic girls, ranging in age from four to 12 years old, about the life experiences that led to her career path and her love for STEM (science, technology, engineering, math).  The girls were a part of Project Scientist’s Charlotte-based Summer Academy – a program designed to engage and empower girls with a passion, talent and aptitude for STEM.

Engineering Takeover Day at Discovery Place

June 4, 2018 – I-77 Express’ staff took their engineering skills to Charlotte’s best place to build and create – Discovery Place!  During an ‘Engineering Takeover Day,’ staff members helped Discovery Place patrons create, test and improve simple engineering projects, including making and testing paper airplanes, a trebuchet (catapult) target practice, building shelters, racing wind-up cars with various friction surfaces, and building bridges and structures with blocks, sticks and gum drops.

UNC Charlotte 2017 Fall Engineering Picnic

September 29, 2017 – I-77 Express and Ferrovial Agroman staff participated in the UNC Charlotte 2017 Fall Engineering Picnic to discuss internship and career opportunities with students.

United Way of Central Carolinas Mooresville-Lake Norman Days of Caring

September 15, 2017 – I-77 Express participated in the United Way Days of Caring in Lake Norman. Staff members volunteered at the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson to paint picnic tables and care for the grounds at the center.

Additional Community Involvement

National Night Out

August 1, 2017 – I-77 Mobility Partners and Sugar Creek Construction partnered with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership for National Night Out that included the communities of Brightwalk, Double Oaks, Genesis Park and surrounding neighborhoods.

Supporting Local Educators through Discovery Place Education Studio

May 31, 2017 – I-77 Express announced a donation of $50,000 to support Discovery Place Education Studio, which provides ongoing professional development for pre-K to 12 educators in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Tech Field Day at Torrence Creek Elementary School

April 5, 2017 – I-77 Express participated in Tech Field Day at Torrence Creek Elementary in Huntersville. Matt, an I-77 Express Design and Construction Engineer, talked with students about all types of careers in engineering. Students were given a team exercise to bring a drawing of a building to life with Legos.

Greenville Neighborhood Community Youth Organization Donation

March 2017 – I-77 Express presented the Greenville Neighborhood Community Youth Organization a check for $1,000 to assist with the youth marching corp and learning center.

Canned Food Drive for Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

February 2017 – I-77 Express collected 258 pounds of food and items for Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.

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