CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Movement Mortgage is investing $22 million in the expansion of its affiliate charter schools — its largest nonprofit donation yet.
The retail mortgage lender plans to use the money in three ways: to add a middle school, preschool and larger gymnasium at its Movement School on Freedom Drive; to build the newest Movement School location near Eastland Mall; and to assist in site selection for two more schools in Charlotte.
Providing access to better education in Charlotte’s underserved communities is an important mission for Movement Mortgage CEO Casey Crawford, a former Carolina Panthers player.
“If we looked at any of these persistent problems in our businesses, we’d be investing in them to see them change. The bottom line is I don’t think we should have any less responsibility for the communities that we’re a part of than we do for the businesses we run,” Crawford said.
Read more here and check out photos of a recent pep rally announcing the investment.
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