DETROIT – A construction company in Detroit launched its second annual Hard Hats for Detroit charity initiative that wraps up on Giving Tuesday.
The program aims to uplift local women and girls by partnering with prominent Detroit artists to design one-of-a-kind hard hats.
“I wanted to showcase all these beautiful women,” said Nicole Jarecz. “I have some Detroit buildings in the background, and we also have different words on there like impact, sisterhood, creativity.”
Jarecz is a well-known fashion artist in Detroit. As a female artist who studied at the College of Creative Studies, she was thrilled to be asked to be a part of this year’s Hard Hats for Detroit initiative.
“I was told I could pick any woman organization in Detroit. So, I did my research, and I found alternatives for girls. And I just really loved what they stood for,” said Jarecz. “They tend to help women who are homeless or in a crisis situation and they need and a lot of these women, they’re young moms who have little children, and that really touched me.”
Sachse Construction chose three local artists to represent three different nonprofits. Each will get the proceeds raised from the highest online bidders.
“It’s women supporting women,” said Jill Brack, the Vice President of Engagement at Sachse Construction. “We need more women wearing hard hats in the construction industry.”
Brack said building up Detroit isn’t just about constructing brick and mortar.
“We build apartment buildings, we build shopping malls, we build hotels, like the one we’re standing in now,” said Brack. “But what we’re really proud of is building community.”
This is in addition to an alternative for girls two other nonprofits will benefit.
India Solomon’s hard hat is supporting BasBlue, which Fosters creativity and leadership in young women. Olivia Guterson’s hat supports the Empowerment Plan, which Provides employment, education, and empowerment to people experiencing homelessness.
Each artist was thrilled to use their creativity to help raise awareness for three great causes.
“It feels really good to give back and to use my artwork for something good in the city,” said Jarecz.
You can bid on the hats until 5 p.m. on Tuesday by clicking here.