In business, we’re taught to find a need and fill it. This year, Desert Star Construction was honored to collaborate with others in the design and construction community who recognized that this premise applies just as equally to people in need.

“Most of us think of human trafficking as a problem in other countries, but it is happening in our town—to girls who are someone’s daughter, granddaughter, sister or niece,” said DSC President Jerry Meek. “We recognized that our company had the expertise and networks and take action in a truly vital way. There was no way we could turn a blind eye.”