Donation of $30,000 goes to support students and programs
(Louisville, KY) – Heaven Hill Brandsm is proud to announce a charitable partnership with Simmons College of Kentucky. This new partnership will donate student scholarships, support of the West Louisville Forum, and funding of a new food service program – a value of $30,000. Community members gathered today at Simmons College to unveil the partnership and announce the first scholarship recipients.
“Heaven Hill is proud to give back to the community in which our facility has been located since 1871 and support the students of Simmons College of Kentucky,” said Max Shapira, President, Heaven Hill Brands. “We see this as building a relationship between our two organizations as our footprint grows in the West End community.”
The details of the donation include funding for two (2) student Heaven Hill Scholars scholarships to help increase retention rate of students and encourage degree completion. Martious White of Louisville, Ky. and Terri Turner of Nashville accepted the scholarships. Applicants for the scholarships must meet specific requirements, including a 3.0 GPA, an essay on the topic of “How to Help My Community,” and full-time enrollment.
The donation also includes support for the West Louisville Forum and a new food service program for students. The West Louisville Forum takes place every first Wednesday of each month at noon and highlights community issues and concerns of the West Louisville community. Funds for the food program will help ensure that students are provided the convenience of having a stable meal each day.
“Investment in Simmons College of Kentucky and our students is exactly what’s needed to turn things around in the West End community,” said Dr. Kevin Cosby, President of Simmons College of Kentucky. “Our students live in a food desert in the West End. We are delighted that business leaders in our community, such as Heaven Hill Brands, understand the significant impact they can make for positive change in the West End.”
About Simmons College of Kentucky
Simmons College of Kentucky was founded in 1879 by former slaves. The mission of Simmons College is to educate students in the urban context. Simmons College of Kentucky is the 107th Historically Black College & University (HBCU) and holds degrees in General Studies, Business (Entrepreneurship), Communications, Sociology, and Religious Studies. It is the only private HBCU in the state of Kentucky and prides itself in graduating students with no Federal student loan debt.
About Heaven Hill Brands
Founded in 1935, Bardstown, KY-based Heaven Hill Brands (www.heavenhill.com) is he nation’s largest independent, family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer and the world’s second-largest holder of Kentucky Bourbon. Heaven Hill’s diversified portfolio of brands include Evan Williams Bourbon; Larcency, Elijah Craig and Henry McKenna Bourbons; Deep Eddy Vodka; Burnett’s Vodkas and Gin; Admiral Nelson’s and Blackheart Rums; HPNOTIQ Liquer; The Christian Brothers Brandies; PAMA Pomergrante Liquer; Domaine de Canton Ginger Liquer; Lunazul Tequila; and Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey.