NGA is pleased to announce that the Frameless Hardware Company (FHC) has again demonstrated its support of glass and glazing education by making a significant donation to The NGA Foundation, marking its sixth year of financial support.
The NGA Foundation’s mission is training the industry and educating consumers about the many ways glass and glazing contribute to a safe, healthy, sustainable and inspiring built environment. FHC, along with the Friese Foundation, is a great believer in this mission and is a legacy supporter of NGA’s glazier recruitment, education and training efforts through donations to the Foundation.
“It’s easy to approach the glass and glazing trade with a short-term, opportunistic mindset — but that’s not sustainable,” said Chris Hanstad, President & CEO of FHC. “We should all pause and ask ourselves not just what we can take from this industry, but what we’re giving back to it. At FHC, we’re deeply committed to supporting glazier education and training, and we’re proud to share that vision with the National Glass Association. This is only the beginning.”
Since 2019, The NGA Foundation has funded the purchase of NGA Glazier Apprentice Curriculum for nearly 500 apprentices and helped establish 31 Department of Labor-approved glazier apprentice programs across the country. It has also funded the creation of new MyGlassClass.com courses, in both English and Spanish, and supported fabricator education via MyGlassFAB training courses.
“This industry has given so much to so many — and with that comes a responsibility to give back,” said Don Friese, FHC Advisor & Co-Founder of the Friese Foundation. “Whether it’s helping a glazier, an employee, or even a stranger in need, my focus has always been on people. My hope is that these acts of support will encourage others to step forward, contribute, and continue lifting this industry and its people.”
Learn more about The NGA Foundation, FHC, and the Friese Foundation.