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.
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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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