State Farm Insurance Gives $1,000 to a Catholic School in Memphis, Tennessee

On Wednesday, April 8^th 2009, State Farm will be presenting a $1,000 grant to Resurrection Catholic School of Memphis, Tennessee, as part of a "State Farm Es Para Mi"(State Farm is for me) Educational Grant Program. The State Farm Es Para Mi Grant Program was designed to ensure that all children have access to an education that will help them achieve their goals and reach their greatest potentials. Grants were given to schools and organizations based on how the groups worked to close the gaps of academic achievement and encourage students to stay in school.

This event will be held at Resurrection Catholic School, 5475 Newberry, Memphis, Tennessee, 38115. The event will start at 10:00am and is expected to last until 12:00pm. The Principal/Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Dr. Rafael Rondon will not be able to attend, so the Assistant Principal, Mrs. Debbie Bell will be at the event to accept the check. Dr. Mary McDonald, Secretary of Education/Superintendent of Catholic Schools is expected to be in attendance. State Farm Senior Agency Specialist, Mark Blake, and State Farm Agency Field Executive, Dennis Ford are also expected to be in attendance of this presentation. State Farm Agent, James Dupree has adopted the school in an effort to help give back to the community's youth, and his staff member, Shanelle Diaz regularly volunteers at Resurrection Catholic School. James Dupree's State Farm office is located across the street from the school at 5495 Winchester Rd, Suite # 8.

Everyone who is involved with the Catholic school is excited in anticipation of the grant presentation ceremony. Shanelle Diaz said "It's truly a blessing to be able to give back to the community and be a part of an organization that is willing to invest in the future of today's youth."