Holman Automotive Awards $20,000 Grant to Perkins

has been awarded a $20,000 grant by Holman Automotive, to support the organization's arts and arts education programs. 

“Such amazing support from Holman Automotive reaffirms our commitment—to provide a wide range of creative opportunities for people of all ages and every level of artistic development,” said Executive Director Alan Willoughby. 

The grant will be equally shared by the Evergreen Annual Campaign, which supports annual operational expenses, and the Paint Perkins Campaign, which has set a goal of raising $40,000 to paint the exterior of Perkins' historic main building and carriage house at its Moorestown location.

The gift is critically important, as operational costs—including programming fees, art supplies, technology and utility expenses—rise beyond income generated by tuition fees.

And support for the Paint Perkins Campaign brings closer to its 75 percent mark; having raised $29,000 toward its goal of $40,000.  

“On behalf of (Perkins') Board, I would like to thank Holman Automotive for their very generous gift. Funds will go a long way toward supporting ' mission and meeting several immediate funding needs,” said Perkins Center Board of Trustees President Melissa Blanton.

Holman Automotive, headquartered in Maple Shade, has been a friend and supporter of since the early 1990’s. 

"We are delighted to share with Holman Automotive a strong commitment to the social and cultural life of the region," said Perkins' official press release.