Sam Curde, right, owner of the local Jersey Mike’s franchise, presents a $3,000 check to Scott Niswonger, chairman and founder of the Niswonger Foundation.
Sam Curde, right, owner of the local Jersey Mike’s franchise, presents a $3,000 check to Scott Niswonger, chairman and founder of the Niswonger Foundation.
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Youth leaders from the Greene County 4-H program are shown at a special presentation at the Niswonger Foundation.
The Niswonger Foundation recently received a $3,000 check from Jersey Mike’s franchise owner, Sam Curde, in a special presentation as the foundation headquarters, according to a news release.
Curde has opened his third Jersey Mike’s regional location at 2327 East Andrew Johnson Highway. The contribution came as part of the store’s recent grand opening celebration.
For a $2 or more contribution to the work of the Niswonger Foundation, customers received a free sub sandwich.
While accepting the contribution, Foundation Chairman and founder Scott M. Niswonger praised Curde for his commitment to education.
“This show of support for our work to ensure that students are prepared for post-secondary education and careers is impressive. I greatly appreciate Sam’s dedication to building our community. We are delighted to have Jersey Mike’s Sub Shop locate in Greeneville.”
On hand for the check presentation were youth leaders from the Greene County 4-H program. The student leaders included Randy Strickland and Hailey Williamson (Chuckey-Doak High School); Cannon Wilhoit (South Greene High School); Layla McKee (homeschooled); Emma Grace Meadows (North Greene Middle School) and Mason Philbeck (Greeneville High School). This group is led by Christian Dalton, Greene County 4-H youth development extension agent.
Dalton is a Niswonger Scholar alumnus, having returned to the region to fulfill his commitment as a Niswonger Scholar.
Following the check presentation, Curde and Niswonger joined the student 4-H leaders to share their career experiences, the importance of giving back to the community, best tips for a successful future, and to learn more about the goals of the future leaders. Jersey Mike’s provided lunch.
Reflecting on the event, Niswonger Foundation President and CEO Dr. Nancy Dishner, stated, “We are honored to have a business leader, like Sam Curde, willing to share time and resources in support of our work. He well represents our Foundation’s motto – ‘Learn – Earn – Return’.”
