Consolidated Construction Co., Inc., a full-service design/build firm based in Appleton, surpassed a charitable giving milestone, raising over $100,000 since the launch of their yearly employee-driven program in 2022. This year, the company raised $39,175 for the National MS Society; a check was presented just days prior to the organization’s largest local event, Walk MS Appleton, on April 25.
Now known as “Consolidated for a Cause”, the annual event highlights the collective impact of employees around a shared mission. A defining element of the initiative is its employee-led fundraising and selection process where team members nominate and vote on causes that hold personal significance. In 2026, employees selected the National MS Society following a powerful nomination from Sarah Crowe, who shared her personal connection to the cause.
“MS has profoundly impacted my family. My mother and aunt both lost their battles with the disease, and I have loved ones still living with it,” shared Crowe. “Supporting the National MS Society means contributing to research and programs that bring real hope to families like mine.”
New to this year’s campaign was the introduction of a student art contest, which invited local high school students to create original artwork representing themes of hope, resilience, and community. The winning design was created by Xavier High School Senior, Emily Bakey, and was featured throughout the campaign and auctioned at the event.
Consolidated Construction plans to continue their “Consolidated for a Cause” tradition in the years ahead, with each event supporting a new and meaningful charitable organization.
About Consolidated Construction
Consolidated Construction Co., Inc. consolidates architecture and construction into a single source to provide streamlined building services to commercial, hospitality, industrial and food industry clients throughout the country. The company has offices in Appleton and Portage, Wisconsin; Rapid City, South Dakota; and Bismarck, North Dakota. The company’s delivery model has resulted in national awards for safety, design/build ingenuity and cost-effective construction. Project information and company history can be viewed at www.1call2build.com.