Local Company Makes $25,000 Donation To Hillsborough County Schools

TAMPA, FL - Tampa-based Old Republic National Title Holding Company made a $25,000 donation to Hillsborough County Public Schools on Wednesday, September 14. The fund will be used to help support the arts with an added goal of supporting mental health for students. The connection between the entities happened through the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce.

"We deeply appreciate community partners like Old Republic Title who provide generous donations to improve educational experiences for students. Music and arts are a critical component to a well-rounded education and can even improve mental health and academic performance."

"This donation opens new doors for students at Chiaramonte Elementary and Pierce Middle schools to broaden their horizons by engaging in musical endeavors that will enhance their lives both inside and outside the classroom," said Hillsborough County Superintendent Addison Davis.

“On behalf of Old Republic Title, I am very pleased to present a $25,000 donation check to Hillsborough County Public Schools, which will help purchase musical instruments in two, local schools in Tampa. We believe it is important to support early childhood education and to provide children with creative outlets to express themselves,” said Carolyn Monroe, President, Old Republic National Title Holding Company.

“Our students are the most important community resource we have, they are our future workforce, leaders, artists and teachers. The South Tampa Chamber is proud to have helped make the connection between local company Old Republic Title and Hillsborough County Public Schools and we look forward to seeing this partnership grow. It is through the generosity of leaders like Old Republic Title that we can help our students to achieve their full potential,” said South Tampa Chamber President & CEO, Kelly Flannery.

The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce is an association of over 600 businesses and community members. The chamber serves with a mission to "provide a forum which connects members, enhances commerce and enriches the South Tampa community."

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