Richard Unveils Well-Being Pillar of Purpose Builder Program
CEO, Jed Richard hosted Hospital Bingo at Lurie Children’s Hospital to kick-off their partnership and shine a light on such an important cause in Richard’s hometown of Chicago
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Richard Unveils Well-Being Pillar of Purpose Builder Program with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Partnership
Multi-Year Initiative Features 2026 Playground Safety Project, STEM Education Support, and Community Health Advocacy
CHICAGO, July 9, 2025 – Richard today announced the well-being pillar of its Purpose Builder Program through a comprehensive partnership with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Building on the company's April 2025 program launch with Habitat for Humanity, this latest initiative leverages Richard's expertise as the nation's third-largest federal healthcare builder to address playground safety and child wellness.
"Our Purpose Builder Program asks 'why' with every project we win, and our Lurie Children's partnership answers that question through direct action for Chicago's kids," said Jed Richard, CEO of Richard. "We've spent years building world-class healthcare facilities for our veterans. Now we're channeling that same expertise to create safer spaces where children can play, learn, and thrive."
Vice-President, Corporate Partnerships, T.J. Johnson said “We are incredibly grateful for Richard’s generous commitment to Lurie Children’s as the chosen partner of their Well-Being Pillar of their Purpose Builder program. This support will provide pertinent resources to our families both within our hospital walls and beyond, exemplifying our mission of providing care to every child.”
Program Highlights
2025 Initiatives include a Purpose Builder Day at Lurie's STEM summer camp in July, where kids receive custom Richard hard hats, LEGO sets, and safety vests. The company will also sponsor Sickle Cell Awareness Month and participate in the Corporate Cup Challenge and ProAm Golf activities.
2026 Signature Project features construction of a new playground designed with the Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities as part of Lurie Children’s "Beyond These Hospital Walls" program. Addressing the reality that many children visit the hospital due to playground accidents, Richard will apply its construction expertise to build a safer playground in Chicago following site selection.
The partnership represents the well-being pillar of Richard's three-part Purpose Builder Program, which focuses on community, well-being, and sustainability through the company's "for every project won, we give back" model.
About Richard
Established in 2014, Richard is a nationally recognized, purpose-driven general contracting company headquartered in Chicago, IL. Founded by veteran Jed Richard, the award-winning company is known for building efficient and dynamic spaces that advance community, sustainability, and well-being nationwide. By prioritizing a people-first culture, Richard has consistently earned top industry recognition, including multi-year honors from both Inc. and Crain's Chicago Business as one of the Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work. Since its founding, Richard has delivered transformative projects including patient care facilities, mission-critical data centers, electronic healthcare upgrades, governmental rehab projects, and water treatment centers. Founded on a mission to make an impact, Richard combines unmatched attention to speed, simplicity, and safety with deep expertise, ensuring the communities we serve can work, heal, live, and thrive better than ever before.
Media Contact: Colleen Richardson, media@richardgroup.com