The Hokies vs. ‘Hoos Habitat Challenge continues… and with our new sponsor, MeadWestvaco, we are closer to our goal than ever before! We have now raised a total of $47,000 and only need a few thousand to go before we reach our goal of $65,000!
Hokies vs Hoos in the News
Solid Foundation of Rivalry, Richmond.com, July 15, 2008
Donate money or volunteer your time over the next eight weeks during the Hokies vs. Hoos Habitat Challenge
This Wednesday, July 16, Hokie and Wahoo alumni, friends, family and fans from around the Richmond area will gather together off of Wamsley Boulevard on Angus Road to begin what is known as an eight week "blitz build" for Angela Randolph's family.
"It's been very difficult…since both universities are also undergoing major fundraising initiatives [themselves]," said Matt Shaver, Philanthropic chairman for the UVA Club of Richmond.
"Even though this is an initiative for both the alumni chapters, the schools themselves are looking for fundraising. That coupled with the economy itself and the amount of nonprofits competing for the same dollars, it's really tough to set yourself apart."
Luckily, the two alumni organizations were able to separate themselves from the rest and gain a little attention from one of Richmond's newest corporate residents, MeadWestvaco.
Back on June 23, MeadWestvaco announced an official corporate sponsorship and donation of $20,000 towards both teams of the Habitat Challenge which, according to Shaver, has made all the difference.