Silvene Bracalente Memorial Foundation

In 2015, the Silvene Bracalente Memorial Foundation was created as an extension of the spirit and legacy of Bracalente’s founder, Silvene. He was a visionary, a risk-taker and a person who loved people. He gave freely to those in need and his community. He never sought recognition, he only wanted others to succeed.

The SBMF offers guidance, support and training as well as financial scholarship to students in the manufacturing industry. Partnering with local trade schools, SBMF offers shadowing opportunities, mentorships and scholarships to students looking for a career in manufacturing.

In honor of Silvene Bracalente’s love of sport, he was a prolific marksman and avid sportsman, SBMF holds The Silvene Bracalente Memorial Foundation Shoot and Fundraiser to raise money and awareness of manufacturing and the importance of continuing trade education.

Since our founding, SBMF has raised more than $345,000.

MISSION

To cultivate a culture of leadership, learning and collaboration among manufacturers, educators, and industry experts to forward the next generation of manufacturing professionals.

PURPOSE

The Silvene Bracalente Memorial Foundation is in honor and memory of Bracelente’s founder, Silvene Bracalente. We uphold his relentless spirit of giving and his love of this industry.

1. Supports and provides resources to the education of the manufacturing trades, with special emphasis on Precision Machining.
2. Brings awareness to the positive impact of manufacturing throughout our community, schools and most importantly the families that are raising our next generation.
3. Builds relationships and provides funding to academic institutions and other businesses with programs related to precision machining.