Habitat for Humanity Niagara Encouraging Kids to Participate in National Writing Contest

Thursday, 11 November 2021 16:32

By Linda Morgan

Teachers can now sign up kids in grades 4-6 for the "Meaning of Home" contest.

Students in grades four to six are being encouraged to participate in the nationwide "Meaning of Home" contest.

Each local submission will get Habitat for Humanity Niagara a $10 donation from sponsor Sagen.

The location with the winning entry will get a $30,000 grant, and nine runner-up winners will receive $10,000 for their local Habitat.

Winners will also get prizes for themselves and their class.

Teachers can sign students up now.

The contest runs from January 3rd to February 18th, and winners will be announced in the spring.

More details are available here.

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