The Book, The Ballot, The Buck: 20-Year Home Depot Associate Talks Family History, HBCU Experience and Career

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The Home Depot recently highlighted the achievements of Anika Clement Wharton, a senior director in supply chain, who has been with the company for nearly 21 years. Anika, a notable fourth-generation Atlanta native, reflects on her family's commitment to civil rights and community service. The company also promotes its Retool Your School program, which has donated over $5.2 million towards campus improvement grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) since its inception in 2009. The program reaches about 70% of HBCUs in the nation, emphasizing The Home Depot's dedication to education and community support.

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• Investment of over $5.2 million in HBCUs through the Retool Your School program.
• The Retool Your School program supports 70% of the nation's HBCUs.

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 27, 2023 / The Home Depot

Originally published on Built From Scratch

Anika Clement Wharton, Home Depot's senior director of supply chain, is a fourth generation Atlanta native and a third generation Spelman College graduate. She has notable family members who dedicated their lives to civil rights, black voter registration and the integration of public schools, politics, music and more.

She's built her career with The Home Depot for nearly 21 years using the same principle that she learned from her family: always strive to do the right thing.

Watch Anika's story in the video above.

The Home Depot is proud to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through the Retool Your School program. Established in 2009, Retool Your School has invested more than $5.2 million to support 184 campus improvement grants provided to 70 percent of the nation's HBCUs.

To learn more about Retool Your School, visit RetoolYourSchool.com.

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FAQ

What is the Home Depot's Retool Your School program?

The Retool Your School program is an initiative by Home Depot that has invested over $5.2 million to support campus improvement grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) since 2009.

Who is Anika Clement Wharton?

Anika Clement Wharton is a senior director of supply chain at Home Depot, with nearly 21 years of service, and a notable advocate for civil rights stemming from her family's legacy.

How much has Home Depot invested in HBCUs?

Home Depot has invested over $5.2 million in HBCUs through its Retool Your School program.

What impact does the Retool Your School program have?

The program impacts about 70% of HBCUs in the United States by providing campus improvement grants.