COMMUNITY IMPACT
Serving the Communities Where We Live and Build
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Lead. Build. Serve. In Action.
Service is part of how Kent defines success.
Kent’s work is rooted in communities across the Gulf South. The businesses, healthcare systems, churches, schools, and organizations we build for are also our neighbors, partners, and places our families depend on.
That responsibility extends beyond construction. Kent supports local nonprofits through hands-on volunteer work, financial and material contributions, employee participation, and the skills our teams can bring to a practical need.
How We Serve
Hands-on volunteering
Employees participate in food distribution, community events, animal-welfare support, homebuilding, and other service opportunities.
Time to participate
Team members are encouraged to volunteer, including opportunities that occur during the workday.
Skills that make a difference
When appropriate, Kent brings construction knowledge, labor, or project support to organizations serving the community.
Seasonal and family support
The team participates in efforts such as adopting local families during the Christmas season.
Long-term partnerships
Kent builds ongoing relationships with organizations rather than treating service as a single event.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Northshore Food Bank
- Founded in 1984
- 300 Families Served Weekly
- Covington, LA
Challenge
The Northshore Food Bank works to address food insecurity and needs both dependable facilities and volunteer support to serve a growing number of families.
Kent's Approach
Kent helped construct the organization's warehouse and employees continue to support food drives and special events.
Results
The relationship connects Kent's building capabilities with continued service to an organization making a direct local impact.
"They don’t just come, they show up with energy and heart. Every year they say yes, and every year they make a difference."
Diana Goff
Camp Tiger Paw