With the horrifying destruction that Hurricane Matthew has caused in the East Coast. Many members from different communities are coming together to help out the communities that was impacted by the storm. In Carolina the Panthers’ organization has come to an agreement to give 250,000 dollars in grants for high schools that have been impacted by the storm.
“The recent hurricane and subsequent flooding events has been devastating for many communities across the region with many high schools sustaining loss or damage to athletic equipment or facilities,” said Riley Fields, Carolina Panthers director of community relations. “The Carolina Panthers hope this grant funding will enable schools, and the communities they serve, to return to a sense of normalcy by helping meet the important basic needs of high school athletic programs.”
High schools around the state of Carolina have the opportunity to apply for the grants by the Nov.11. 2016. The application can be found on panthers.com/community. With all the destruction around the world and damages to communities, it is very admirable that the Panthers could step in and help those in need.
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