After the severe winter storm last month, many of our neighbors were struggling to repair the damage to their homes and return to their normal lives. Through your generous gifts, Builders Care has donated $10,000 to Austin Habitat for Humanity’s efforts in making crucial temporary home repairs (while they await further funding for permanent repairs), and helping pay insurance deductibles.
When: 9:30 AM, May 24, 2019
Where: School Gymnasium, Blackshear Elementary, 1712 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
Beneficiary: Blackshear Elementary, a National Blue-Ribbon School
Amount Raised: $10,000.00 for direct funding of the After-School Tutoring Program helping 75 struggling students for two semesters
“This is a great example of the kind of community collaboration that makes East Austin shine. It’s wonderful to see the people who build the homes we live in also help our children build the educational foundation they need to succeed.” Natasha Harper-Madison District 1 Council Member “I am grateful for Builders Care for investing in East Austin children. This will make a real difference in the lives of Blackshear Elementary students.” Rep. Sheryl Cole, Texas House, District 46 “We are so very thankful for Builders Care Austin for the generous donation to Blackshear Elementary School’s after-school tutoring program,” said Superintendent Paul Cruz. “This donation will help many students get the assistance they need in language arts and math so they can improve their skills and meet their goals.”