(Marietta Daily Journal, Wednesday, 15 February 2017)
The Walton High School Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter has been selected to receive a $20,000 matching grant from State Farm, the national corporate sponsor of Habitat’s youth programs. Across the country, State Farm is providing grants to more than 30 youth groups to engage youth in Habitat’s home construction and neighborhood revitalization activities.
“We are very grateful to State Farm for selecting Walton High School’s Habitat for Humanity as one of the matching grant recipients,” said chapter teacher sponsor David Dewar. “Our chapter members are excited to partner with State Farm to build a home alongside a deservingfamily this spring.”
A check presentation took place Feb. 4 at halftime during the Walton- Pope boys basketball game at the Walton High School Gymnasium, at 1590 Bill Murdock Road in Marietta.
A Habitat campus chapter is a student-led, student- initiated organizationon a high school or college campus that works with the local Habitat affiliate to build, fundraise, advocate and educate to support the work of Habitat for Humanity. Walton Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter has partnered with NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity since 1996and will use the funds to help build a new home for a deserving family in Cobb County.
“State Farm is committed to building safer, stronger and smarter communities,” said Michael Grimes, State Farm Public Affairs Specialist. “We are proud to present this award withHabitat for Humanity to Walton High School.”
Grant requirements include raising matching funds. Scheduled fundraising activities include neighborhood donations, internet based crowdfunding, schoolwide fundraisers, and working with local partnersin education.
From left are Michael Grimes, State Farm Public Affairs Specialist; Ron Sprouse, State Farm agent; David Dewar, Walton High School Habitat Campus Chapter teacher sponsor; Ally Koh, Walton Habitat Campus Chapter student co-president; Carol Sullivan, board chair with NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity; David McGinnis, president and CEO of NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity; Andy Tatnall, vice president of Development with NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity; Rep. Matt Dollar, R-Marietta, Georgia House of Representatives; and Judy McNeill, Walton principal./ Special to the MDJ
