Marietta, GA (February 4, 2017) – Walton High School Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter was selected to receive a $20,000 matching grant from State Farm®, the national corporate sponsor of Habitat’s youth programs. The check was presented at February 4, 2017, at the halftime of the 7 p.m. Walton-Pope boys basketball game at the Walton High School Gymnasium.
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 deserving family this spring.”
A Habitat campus chapter is a student-led, student-initiated organization on a high school or college campus that partners 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 1996 and will use the funds to help build a new home for a well 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 with Habitat 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 partners in education.
Habitat has several programs to engage youth ages 5 to 25. In addition to the ongoing support State Farm offices provide to local Habitat affiliates across the United States, State Farm has served as the national corporate sponsor of Habitat for Humanity’s youth programs since 2007.
About Walton High School Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter
George Walton Comprehensive High School Campus Chapter of Habitat for Humanity is a student led organization that works cooperatively with NW Metro Atlanta Habitat as a member of the High School Coalition. For two decades our organization has engaged in creating high quality affordable housing for deserving families in Cobb County and around the world. The chapter members are dedicated to educating, advocating, building and raising funds to achieve these ends.
About NW Metro Habitat for Humanity
NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, an affiliate of the international organization, works with the community to build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Since 1986, we have built over 469 homes providing safe, decent, affordable homes to well-qualified families in Cobb, Douglas and Paulding counties. For more information, visit www.nwmetroatlantahabitat.org.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Since 1976, Habitat has helped more than 6.8 million people gain strength, stability and independence through housing, including home construction, rehabilitation and repairs and by increasing access to improved shelter through products and programs. Habitat also advocates to improve access to decent and affordable shelter and offers a variety of housing support services that enable families with limited means to make needed improvements on their homes as their time and resources allow. As a nonprofit Christian housing organization, Habitat works in more than 70 countries and welcomes people of all races, religions and nationalities to partner in its mission. To learn more, donate or volunteer, visit habitat.org.
About State Farm®:
The mission of State Farm is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto, home and individual life insurance in the United States. Its 18,000 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve more than 83 million policies and accounts – nearly 81 million auto, home, life, health and commercial policies, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 35 on the 2016 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com.