As per reports, The Home Depot (HD) to contribute $1 million in charity with its annual Retool Your School program to support campus improvements at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Retool Your School program, established in 2009 program promotes Historically Black Colleges and Universities critical role in the American higher education system.
Schools have been categorized into three clusters, based on student population, and the ten schools with majority votes per cluster will be awarded the grants. Home Depot is doubling its Retool Your School commitment to fund 30 projects this year providing $20,000 to $75,000 grants per school.
HBCU students, alumni, and advocates can vote for their favorite HBCUs through social media like Twitter and Instagram with the school’s designated hashtag that can be found at retoolyourschool.com or through the voting portal on the website. Voting is now open and ends on March 15, 2021, at 11:59 a.m. EST. Winners will be announced in April 2021.
“Since 2009, The Home Depot has continued to increase its investment in campus improvements for HBCUs. In addition to other HBCU initiatives supported by The Home Depot over the years, we are doubling our Retool Your School commitment to $1 million for 2021. We are ensuring that, upon their return to campus, HBCU students have an upgraded environment that enhances their educational experience as they progress on their journey to become the next generation of leaders.” stated Derek Bottoms, chief diversity, equity & inclusion officer for The Home Depot.
The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) is the world’s largest home improvement retailer with retail stores all across North America. The Home Depot sells building materials and home improvement products, as well as lawn and garden supplies, and provides installation, home maintenance, and professional service programs. To learn more about The Home Depot, Inc. (HD), and to continue to track its progress please vista Partners The Home Depot, Inc. Coverage Page.
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