Forte Construction’s Mission Series Continues with Lymphoma Walk

Forte Construction Corp., a leading general contracting firm involved in significant transit and public works projects throughout downstate New York and Long Island, furthered its commitment to philanthropic impact in the neighborhoods they serve by sponsoring a team at the 2025 New York Lymphoma Walk.

Team Forte/TAP: Hard Hats for Hope proudly raised over $5,000 at the annual charity walk hosted by the Lymphoma Research Foundation, placing them among the top five fundraising teams for the 2025 event. Sixteen Forte team members participated in the walk, held at Pier 16 in New York’s South Street Seaport. Many employees’ family members also joined in, helping to raise funds and support this important cause. In recognition of their commitment, Forte matched the team’s contributions up to $100 per employee.

The cause was selected by the Forte team working on a 19 Elevator Replacement Project across various high-traffic stations in Manhattan and Queens such as Times Square, West 4th Street, and Union Square. The project involves the design and construction of elevator replacements to improve ADA accessibility and bring the elevators up to code.

The 2025 New York Lymphoma Walk marked the second event in Forte’s newly launched Mission Series, which empowers each project team to select causes that resonate with them personally and are encouraged to contribute beyond monetary donations, creating lasting impact through meaningful participation.

The Forte Mission Series kicked off earlier this year with a project team sponsoring a special movie screening for veterans at the Long Island State Veterans Home. Team members accompanied the veterans to their screening, bringing with them family members who also have military backgrounds to enhance the experience.

“The Forte Mission Series is a great initiative to encourage meaningful engagement and create a positive impact through participation of each project team,” said Athena Pappas, Forte’s Director of Philanthropy. “These initiatives will not only foster unity throughout the organization but also strengthen the dynamic culture that Forte has passionately built.”

The 19 Elevator Replacement team’s Project Manager, Meghal Patel and Assistant Project Manager, Elif Chavez did extensive research on suggested charities before selecting the Lymphoma Research Foundation, seeking out the best way to match the interests of their team members.

“The group was passionate about choosing a project that benefitted children,” explained Patel, “and this charity walk gave us the opportunity to directly engage with a cause that meaningfully contributed to that goal. Working together to reach our fundraising goals helped foster a collaborative spirit that will carry over onto the worksite.”

“This was something that our entire team got behind,” said Chavez. “We really felt that we were part of a larger cause as we walked together with the doctors and patients and their families whose lives have been impacted by this disease.”

This kind of direct involvement is exactly what the Mission Series is all about – cultivating a culture of compassion, generosity, and teamwork across all field offices.  “The team’s efforts are a shining example of the Forte spirit in action – leading with purpose and a strong commitment to giving back” added Pappas.

Forte’s Mission Series will continue to expand throughout the company, with a different field office selected every couple of months.