Racanelli Construction Company, Inc.’s Spirit Squad Helps Build A Habitat for Humanity of Long Island

Melville, NY Racanelli Construction Company, Inc., a leading construction management, general contractor, and design/build resource for commercial, industrial, retail, medical, pre-engineered, and multi-unit residential projects, recently participated in a Habitat for Humanity of Long Island house build. On June 21, 2023, 14 Racanelli Construction employees volunteered their time to help build a new home in Mastic Beach, where they spent the day performing demolition work and renovating the home for a deserving family.

According to Racanelli Construction’s director of Human Resources Alessandra Cavalluzzi, “One of the core values of Racanelli Construction Company is giving back to the communities where we live and work. It is a part of our company's DNA going back to our founding and continues to this day with our Principals, who serve on nonprofit boards and are actively involved in many charitable events.”

Habitat for Humanity of Long Island was founded in 1987 and had a humble beginning in a garage in Rocky Point. The first home was built for a single mother in Riverhead. In the decades since, the nonprofit has expanded its reach and built hundreds of homes by forging strong relationships with corporations like RCC, municipalities, and private groups. Habitat of Long Island is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, which was founded in 1976 by Linda and Millard Fuller, who upheld the principles of “fellowship, charity, and a firm belief that everyone deserves a decent place to live." Habitat for Humanity International empowers people of all backgrounds and cultures to volunteer to build homes for needy families.

Pictured from left to right are Racanelli employees Christine Armanno, Christine Wright, Dan Van De Kar, Carmine Martuscello, David Hodukavich, Steve Peragallo, Joe DiPasquale, Team Captain for the project Jodi McWilliams, Dan Delahunty, John Lopusnak, Alexandra Vacca, Karina Aguirre, Samantha Brandt, and Paul Viola.