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And the winner is...
The 2010 Joanne Champion Granger Scholarship winner is David Heaton of Frontier Central High School in Hamburg, New York. His winning submission deals with vacant housing in Buffalo and possible solutions to this problem. It is part of HOME's mission to create housing opportunities and this submission resonates with our mission. David Heaton will be presented with the scholarship and the award at HOME's 47th Annual Meeting and Dinner on Thursday, April 29th. Congratulations, David!
The scholarship committee received many applications, some of which stood out from the rest. The committee would like to give special recognition to two Honorable Mentions:
Elizabeth Herr of Kenmore East High School submitted an essay that shows her determination to revitalize Buffalo as well as illustrates her life experiences in travelling to Kenya, which changed her point of view to be more humanitarian in nature. She aspires to return to Kenya to aid in building a nursery school at a local village.
Shannon Toscano of Mount Saint Mary Academy submitted an essay that thoughtfully weaves her personal philosophy of helping others to the best of her abilities while treating each individual as an equal, and her voluntary experiences fundraising for programs in various countries around the world.
HOME would like to thank all applicants for their submissions and wish all applicants good luck in their future endeavors as they graduate from high school!
Free Landlord Training Course...
Through a grant from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, HOME is offering a free landlord training course. Topics addressed in the course include the tenant screening process, fair housing laws, the landlord/tenant relationship, and what to do when the landlord/tenant relationship doesn't work. Participants will receive a free copy of "A Guide to Landlords' Rights" as well as other resources and materials. Registration is required as seating is limited. To register, call HOME at 716-854-1400.
The next courses are scheduled for the following dates:
Thursday, May 20, 2010 from 2-5pm--Limited spaces available. Call to register.
Thursday, June 17, 2010 from 2-5pm--Open registration. Call to register.
Thursday, July 15, 2010 from 2-5pm--Open registration. Call to register.
Thursday, August 19, 2010 from 2-5pm--Open registration. Call to register.
