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Washington, DC – Last night, the Central American Resource Center [CARECEN] honored Clark Construction Company for their role in strengthening communities beyond the job site. For the past 100 years, the ideals of George Hyman, Clark’s founder, have guided the company’s business activities, corporate philanthropy and community service.

In the greatest economic crisis of our time, charitable organizations are faced with increased calls for their services and much diminished donor resources. CARECEN has lauded Clark for their exceptional commitment as a partner even in this economic environment.

CARECEN specifically acknowledged Clark’s dedication to giving back through service, particularly hands-on projects in the community.  Annually Clark employees, individually or in teams, perform over 4,000 hours of community service through programs such as serving meals to the homeless, assisting in elementary school education programs, building playgrounds renovating homes for the less fortunate, or cleaning up parks and community areas.  In addition, Clark has a laudable record in addressing the needs of its labor force and their families, many of whom are first generation Americans.

At the 29^th  Anniversary Dinner and Award Ceremony, CARECEN honored Clark Construction LLC with the Business Ally Award for their unparalleled commitment to the organization and the community.  Additional information about Cark can be found at www.clarkconstruction.com.

Also honored were:

·         David Zetoony of Bryan Cave LLP for his work in fighting abuses of “notario fraud.”  Mr. Zetoony won the 2010 Commitment to Justice Award for his initiative in combating this abusive practice. For more information about David Zetoony and Bryan Cave click www.bryancave.com/davidzetoony.

·         Jonathan Tycko was presented with the Civil Litigation Excellency Award for his firm’s commitment to protecting the rights of tenants under threat. More information about Mr. Tycko’s firm, Tycko & Zavareei LLP, and his work can be found at www.tzlega.com.

This year’s event, keynoted by Mariela Melero-Chami the Chief of the USCIS Office of Public Engagement, was sponsored by: Clark Construction Group, LLC;   Tycko & Zavareei  LLP;  SEIU 32BJ;  the America Federation of Government Employees-Women's and Fair Practices Departments;  Greenberg Traurig;  Wilmer Hale;   Bryan Cave;  CapitalWirePR;  AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly;  and  the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA).

For more information about CARECEN visit www.carecendc.org or call 202 328 9799.