Go Beyond
The Campaign For George Walton Academy
Go Beyond Update
We're so excited by the tremendous response we’ve already received for Go Beyond: The Campaign for George Walton Academy. As of today, we have received $ 3,585,659.52 in gifts and pledges toward our $4M goal. Thank you to all who have already pledged their support to help us realize a vision for our students by providing spaces that reward and recognize their hard work and talents.
We hope you'll join us by making a gift to Go Beyond: The Campaign for George Walton Academy before the campaign concludes on February 22. Please click HERE if you would like to make your gift online. You can also contact Jeanie Beach at jbeach@gwa.com or 770-714-6238 if you wish to make your gift in person or would like to set up a multi-year pledge.
Helping Improve an Already Great School
“We supported this campaign because we know the value of what we receive in terms of education for our kids at GWA. Our contributions will only increase that value in the short-term and in the future.
The band program is the best thing that has ever happened for our daughter Jolie at George Walton and that’s really saying a lot. Her experience has been wonderful at GWA. This school has provided a foundation for the rest of her education. When we see Christian Smith’s name on the new building, it thrills us because we know the impact he has had on the students who have walked through the doors at GWA. Jolie's academics and time management have improved due to the band program. Truly, band transformed her.
This is one of those situations where we are thrilled to be a part of the team, helping to improve what is already a great school. We are honored to be a member of the George Walton family and to be part of an effort to maintain the high standards of our school for our child and all the many more to come.”
We are also happy to know that our gifts will be matched by generous donors and make an even greater impact to the programs.
Phil Lanier & Terry Chongulia
Parents to Jolie Lanier, 11th grade
Gifts of Appreciated Stock
Phil and Terry were also pleased to learn that they can use gifts of stock when making their gift to the campaign. Gifts of stock, especially appreciated stock, allowed them greater flexibility in considering their gift - not only resulting in a larger gift to GWA but also in providing a greater tax benefit. If you would like to find out more about gifts of appreciated stock, please contact Jeanie Beach at jbeach@gwa.com or 770-714-6238.