Impact
BUILDING BRIGHT FUTURES, TOGETHER!
When you remodel with Talmadge, you are in effect changing the world, building bright futures for children in Santa Cruz County.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”
—Nelson Mandela
The Talmadge family is deeply committed to helping children in need through local organizations, whether they need a home, books, an opportunity, or unwavering support and encouragement. And, it has always been that way.
Improving kids’ lives through love, support and encouragement of any kind—this is what grounds us and makes us feel part of something greater than ourselves. It has been a great privilege to donate our time and resources in support of literacy, opportunity, and essential life skills. Here are a few of those local charities/organizations:









Talmadge Construction Supports a New Culinary Teaching Facility at Starlight Elementary School
Aptos, California – January 18, 2023 – Chef Emeril Lagasse’s Culinary Garden and Teaching Kitchen at Starlight Elementary School has recently launched thanks to more than $1.5 million in generous donations, which Jeff and Adele...
Talmadge Construction Supports Career Technical Education at Local High Schools
On behalf of Talmadge Construction, Andrew Talmadge has become an Industry Partner with California Technical Education (CTE). CTE is part of the cutting-edge California State Plan for Career Technical Education. The CTE mandate is to...
Caroline’s Non-Profit Thrift Shop Awards “Talmadge Scholarships” to Two Cabrillo Students
Anyone who’s ever worked with Talmadge knows we’re all about community service. After all, Santa Cruz County is our home, and we could never fulfill our mission of providing exceptional remodeling experiences to residents if we...
Talmadge Construction Donates an Outdoor Classroom Build for Soquel Elementary School
Aptos, California – October 14, 2022 – Soquel Elementary School recently received a grant for materials for a garden expansion project, and the expert craftspeople at Talmadge Construction volunteered their time and expertise to...
Talmadge Construction Provides the Helping Hands Behind Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay
Talmadge volunteers are true heroes of affordable housing Aptos, CA, June 14, 2022 – Several Talmadge Construction team members took time off from their normal remodeling jobs to donate their services back to the local community...
Talmadge Lights Up Starlight Elementary
Santa Cruz County homeowners know Talmadge Construction as a contractor they can trust for exceptional remodeling experiences – but not everyone is aware of the firm’s commitment to community service, local charities, and doing good...
Awarding of “Talmadge Scholarships” Continue in 2022
At Talmadge, we’re driven by a strong sense of social responsibility. Our mission is to provide Santa Cruz County homeowners with an exceptional residential remodeling experience through integrity, clear communication, and process...
The Power of Community
When Christy Licker started Caroline’s Non-Profit Thrift Store, she had no idea how much it would grow in the first ten years. And, with that growth came growing needs for ways to make work easier and save time. Caroline’s is a...
College Scholarship Winners
We are thrilled that the first of the $2,500 Scholarships set up in our name by Caroline’s Non Profit Thrift Shop have been awarded through the Cabrillo College Foundation. Christy Licker and the Board of Directors sent us the...
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