For Hazley Builders, 1st time sponsors of “Sippin for the Sisters”, supporting the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) is more than philanthropy—it’s a reflection of family history, shared values, and a longstanding connection to the community. As a multi-generational, family-owned design-build firm based in West Chester, Hazley Builders has spent more than 25 years investing in the people and places that make Chester County a special place to live and work.
That commitment is deeply personal for Erinn Hazley (pictured above), sales team leader for Hazley. Along with her sister, Jaime, Erinn is a proud alumna of Villa Maria Academy, where the IHM Sisters helped shape not only her education but also her understanding of leadership, service, and community. “Villa Maria was never just a school to us,” Erinn recalls. “The IHM Sisters created an environment where young women were encouraged to grow academically, spiritually, and personally. Those lessons stay with you long after graduation.”
Today, the connection continues through the next generation of the Hazley family. One niece currently attends Villa Maria Academy, another will begin this fall, and a third was introduced to the Villa Maria community through swim lessons on campus. Watching her nieces follow a similar path has reinforced Erinn’s appreciation for the impact of the IHM mission. “When you’ve walked those halls yourself and now you’re watching your nieces create their own memories there, you realize just how lasting the influence of the IHM Sisters can be,” she says. “Supporting their work feels like a way of saying thank you for everything they’ve given our family.”
Founded in 1999 by Michael J. Hazley, Sr., Hazley Builders has grown into a family-run company with multiple Hazley siblings involved in the business. Throughout its growth, the firm’s mission has remained rooted in craftsmanship, integrity, relationships, and community involvement. Those values are part of what makes the partnership with IHM so meaningful.
“As a family-owned business, we try to support organizations that genuinely make a difference in people’s lives,” Erinn explains. “The IHM Sisters have spent generations educating, mentoring, and caring for others. Their impact reaches far beyond a classroom, and that’s something worth investing in.”
Supporting the IHM is also a natural extension of Hazley Builders’ commitment to the local community. Headquartered in West Chester, the company has built deep roots throughout the region and remains dedicated to strengthening the organizations that enrich community life. “West Chester and the surrounding area have given so much to our family and our business,” says Erinn. “Many of our most important relationships started here. Supporting the IHM Sisters is one way we can help preserve an institution that has contributed so much to this community for generations.”
Whether through sponsorships, community involvement, or simply sharing their story, the Hazley family sees its support of IHM as both a celebration of the past and an investment in the future. “Building has always been our business,” Erinn says. “But building isn’t just about homes and buildings. It’s about creating strong communities and supporting the people and institutions that make those communities thrive. The IHM Sisters have been doing that for generations, and we’re honored to play a small part in supporting their mission.”