Rebuilding After a Resurgence; Transforming Morris Brown College With The Home Depot

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Morris Brown College, a historically Black college in Atlanta, Georgia, has faced significant challenges, nearly closing in 2012. However, it has shown resilience, graduating its largest class in 20 years as of May 2024.

Supporting this resurgence, The Home Depot's Retool Your School program is facilitating campus transformations. Since its inception in 2009, the program has invested over $12 million in needs-based grants for HBCU campus renovations.

President Kevin James emphasized the important role of community support in the college's growth and resurgence. For more information on this year's Retool Your School winners, visit RetoolYourSchool.com.

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• Morris Brown College graduated its largest class in 20 years.
• The Home Depot's Retool Your School program has invested over $12 million in HBCU campus renovations since 2009.
• The Retool Your School program supports campus transformations at HBCUs, aiding their growth and development.

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• Morris Brown College almost closed down in 2012 due to significant challenges.

Originally published on Built From Scratch

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 28, 2024 / Morris Brown College, a historically Black college in Atlanta, Georgia, has experienced its share of setbacks and challenges over the years. From almost closing in 2012 to graduating its largest class in 20 years this month, the institution has proven to be resilient.

In support of this historic comeback, The Home Depot's Retool Your School program is helping to transform spaces on campus. President Kevin James shares how their story of growth and resurgence wouldn't be possible without the community's support.

Established in 2009, Retool Your School has invested more than $12 million in financial support, providing HBCUs with needs-based grants for campus renovations. For a look at this year's Retool Your School winners, visit RetoolYourSchool.com.

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FAQ

What is the Retool Your School program by The Home Depot?

Retool Your School is a program by The Home Depot that has invested over $12 million in needs-based grants for HBCU campus renovations since 2009.

How has Morris Brown College shown resilience?

Morris Brown College has shown resilience by graduating its largest class in 20 years as of May 2024, despite nearly closing in 2012.

What role has community support played in Morris Brown College's resurgence?

Community support has been important in Morris Brown College's resurgence, as emphasized by President Kevin James.

How can I find more information about this year's Retool Your School winners?

For more information on this year's Retool Your School winners, visit RetoolYourSchool.com.