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This award recognizes the project team’s commitment to the Red Oak, Texas, community, its students, and its educators during the development of the DataBank DFW10 and DFW12 projects.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stephen Valudos, Yates Construction’s Senior Project Manager on the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.wgyates.com/projects/databank-dfw10-data-center/\">DataBank DFW10\u003C/a> and DFW12 projects, accepted the award during the Foundation’s annual Parents, Partners, and Volunteers Reception. This recognition highlights the integration of large-scale construction projects with local community investment.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting the Mission of ROISD Education Foundation\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Red Oak ISD Education Foundation provides students with exceptional programs that enhance the quality of education and present opportunities they may not otherwise experience. By partnering with the Foundation, Yates Construction aims to enrich the lives of the future generation through direct engagement in their learning experiences.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impactful Community Partnerships\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yates Construction’s involvement with the ROISD Education Foundation includes several key initiatives focused on education and local welfare:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Handbags for Hawks\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yates served as the Beverage Sponsor and a table sponsor for the Handbags for Hawks event. This initiative hosted over 400 attendees and successfully raised $64,500 for ROISD Education Foundation programs.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ROISD Education Foundation Partnership Challenge Golf Tournament\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the 2026 Presenting Sponsor for the ROISD Education Foundation Partnership Challenge Golf Tournament, Yates significantly expanded the tournament’s reach. Last year, the event hosted over 156 golfers along with 30 volunteers. 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