Giving Back

We at Olson & Jones Construction are committed to supporting our community - not just with financial contributions but also with our time and energy.

REFIT: REMODELING FOR INDEPENDENCE TOGETHER

  • ReFit partner
  • Donation of labor and material to various ReFit projects
  • Jeff Jones is actively involved in leadership role.

ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE CENTER

  • Greg Olson worked on the recognition committee for the capital campaign that allowed for the refurbishment of the West's Block Building
  • Donated funds for 2005 Hardware Exhibit
  • Sponsor for 2006 "Artful Entries: Doors of History from the Bosco-Milligan Foundation Collection" gallery exhibit
  • Greg Olson has spoken about selecting and working with a contractor during the Kitchen Revival Tour
  • Greg Olson has twice spoken at the "Shake, Rattle and Roll" earthquake preparedness program

OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY

  • Organized Olson & Jones Construction team for Doggie Dash '08.
  • Donated money to the new Animal Medical and Learning Center's Capital Campaign.
  • Greg Olson was an honorary judge at the 57th Annual A'Cat'Emy Awards in honor of 'Be Kind to Animals Week.'
  • Sixty hours of lead carpenter time were donated to complete a remodel of the central lobby kitten room.

THE HOUSE OF RUTH

PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

  • Greg Olson co-taught a course entitled 'Construction Scheduling' during the winter 2007 term.
  • Greg Olson sits on the Advisory Board for the Department of Building Construction Technology.
  • Providing opportunity for student intern to work for 30 hours

METROARTS INC.

  • Patron

OREGON CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION BOARD

  • Greg Olson has contributed to the 5th, 6th and 7th edition of chapter six of the Oregon Contractor's Reference Manual regarding project management

LOCAL SCHOOLS & SPORTS

  • Supporter of Tigard Blast ASA Softball organization.
  • Supporter of Wilsonville High School Boys Basketball.
  • Supporter of Wilsonville High School Girls Basketball.
  • Donated time and materials for construction of rabbit cage for Jackson Middle School classroom pet 'Thumper'.

Click here to view some thank you cards from the Jackson Middle School students.

NORTHWEST BIBLE TRAINING CENTER

  • Donated time and labor to improvements and additions on the group home for those dealing with substance abuse.
  • Sought donated labor and materials from sub-contractors and acted as the general contractor in up-dating the commercial grade kitchen, ADA bathroom addition, structural repair to the building, window replacements, and insulation up-grade.

PROJECT RED FLOOR

  • Poured concrete floors for needy families in Mexico

LAKE BIBLE CHURCH

  • Sponsor of high school missions auction/luncheon fundraiser