05/21/2026
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 marked a full circle moment for Grunley’s Community Service Peer Group. What began as a creative team challenge and a day of friendly competition amongst colleagues reached its most meaningful milestone with the delivery of a handcrafted playhouse to a child through Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic.
Back in November 2025, three Grunley teams gathered for a Habitat for Humanity Playhouse Build Competition, knowing that each playhouse would go on to serve a greater purpose—two benefiting local families through Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia, and one fulfilling a sick child’s request through Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic. From sketches and paint samples to sawdust and final details, the build day was filled with energy, creativity, and collaboration. Each team approached it differently, but the intent to build something fun, durable, and worthy of a child’s attention was universally shared by all.
In the end, the structure itself is simple—wood, paint, and hardware. But in its final home, it becomes so much more—a place to play, imagine, and just be a kid, despite ongoing health challenges. This story is one that reminds us that what we build truly does matter - our work impacts communities and lives in ways we may never witness ourselves. And this is the power of construction Built with Heart.
Make-A-Wish America Habitat for Humanity
