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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: September 20, 2019
Stalker Electric completes fire alarm systems at Place of Promise
Lowell, MA In a collaborative community outreach project, Stalker Electric, Inc. joined with Local Union 550 Sprinkler Fitters to provide installation of fire alarm systems for the Place of Promise men’s and women’s addiction recovery homes. Local 550 donated the complete fire protection system to the faith-based non-profit organization and Stalker Electric’s Fire Alarm Division will be providing pro bono quarterly fire alarm system testing, inspections and monitoring services. Stalker Electric managed a crew of IBEW Local 103 electricians in the fire alarm installation.
Place of Promise, based in Lowell, that operates four long-term residential homes dedicated to assisting individuals with drug and alcohol addiction recovery, mental disorders, neglected medical conditions, and homelessness. The organization has served more than 1,400 people from throughout the U.S. and 47 different countries. Place of Promise also provides ministry to the children of Lowell, many from broken or poverty-stricken homes.
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