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True Value announced it has awarded 171 grants to stores across the U.S. and abroad through the True Value Foundation to support local stores in creating and revamping community spaces for children and teens.
“This is an investment in the next generation, neighborhood by neighborhood,” says Dent Johnson, president of True Value. “Painting a Brighter Future is an exceptional program we’re proud to continue offering to our stores. It allows them to strengthen their role as community leaders and address local needs, which is what True Value is all about.”
Every year, True Value awards paint and paint sundries to local True Value stores that partner with schools, Boys and Girls Clubs and youth-focused nonprofits as part of its Painting a Brighter Future program.
This year, the 171 participating stores received 3,420 gallons of paint, which will cover 1.4 million square feet of space.
“These schools, Boys & Girls Clubs and youth-focused nonprofits are all places to grow and educate our youth. Just like we want our homes to reflect us, it’s critical for these spaces to demonstrate clear commitment and support,” says John Vanderpool, senior vice president of True Value Manufacturing and head of True Value Foundation. “True Value is always so proud of our stores as the heartbeat of their communities, and these grants prove it.”
