Ronan School District wins True Value Foundation grant
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PABLO — A fresh coat of paint brightens up any room, and this summer Pablo Elementary received 40 gallons of paint to refresh its learning environment. Ronan School District was selected as the winner of a paint grant through Hanson & Granley’s partnership with True Value Foundation’s “Painting a Brighter Future” program. A True Value Foundation paint grant helps renew an atmosphere that sets a positive tone for educators to teach and children to learn.
Partnering with True Value Foundation, Hanson & Granley identified elementary, junior high and high schools in their neighborhoods that met basic qualifications and encouraged the schools to apply for paint grants, which were awarded based on need.
Pablo Elementary is using the 40 gallons of paint to give their gymnasium a much-needed makeover. The students next fall will enjoy playing, learning and eating lunch in the newly painted facility.
“Through True Value Foundation’s ‘Painting a Brighter Future’ program, we’re able to help Pablo Elementary and give back to the community we enjoy serving,” said Mike Esslinger, manager of Hanson & Granley True Value. “The donation will not only save the school money, but more importantly will create an environment that fosters learning, inspires creativity and builds community.”
An extensive judging process evaluated several aspects of the school, including student population, involvement with the surrounding community and the reasoning behind the school’s request. Using this set of criteria, an advisory committee of True Value Company professionals identified the top applicants as grant winners, each of whom were notified by their local True Value hardware store.
