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. 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 check was presented on Saturday, February 4th at halftime of the Walton-Pope boys basketball game at the Walton High School Gymnasium 1590 Bill Murdock Road in Marietta.
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, school-wide 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.
Walton High School’s 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 their organization has engaged in creating high quality affordable housing for deserving families in Cobb County and around the world.
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