Poarch Creeks Donate $200K To Alabama Schools

June 7, 2013

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians donated more than $200,000 dollars to schools in Escambia and Monroe counties in Alabama on Thursday. The Tribe made the donation as part of its 2013 Planned Giving Campaign.

“At a time when budget cuts are infiltrating our schools, I am proud that we are able make this investment in the future of our children,” noted Tribal Chairman Buford L. Rolin. “I believe knowledge that is gained through education is essential for children to reach their goals in life, and it will enable them to have limitless opportunities.”

Receiving donations were:

Escambia County (AL)
Brewton Elementary School – $28,431.00
Brewton Middle School – $29,930.00
Pollard-McCall Jr. High School – $30,000.00
T.R. Miller High School – $29,607.74
W.S. Neal Elementary School – $29,970.17
W.S. Neal Middle School – $30,042.57
W.S. Neal High School – $30,001.06
Monroe County
Excel School – $25,842.00

Earlier this year the Tribe donated more than $2 million dollars to support area schools in Baldwin, Escambia, and Monroe counties in Alabama and Escambia County in Florida.

Comments

One Response to “Poarch Creeks Donate $200K To Alabama Schools”

  1. Molino Mom on June 7th, 2013 6:02 pm

    Well I donate to their casino quite frequently, so I’m happy to hear they are doing some good with my money.

    HHHMMMMMMM…..wonder if I can claim some of this charity on my taxes??? Well it WAS my money at one point, right?? LOL!

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