Puckett’s Boat House recently donated $771.42 to Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury as a result of its 2016 Ceiling Dollars Campaign.
The annual fundraiser at A. Marshall Family Foods’ seafood concept in downtown Franklin was inspired by the traditions of several restaurants’ along the Gulf Coast who invite diners to pin dollar bills marked with their names, hometowns, and sometimes notes to other travelers, to their ceilings.
Ever seeking to support and positively impact the communities in which his restaurants are located, proprietor Andy Marshall elected to create a similar atmosphere at Puckett’s Boat House, but with a twist — each dollar that is pinned to the ceiling of the downtown Franklin restaurant in a calendar year is counted and donated to a preselected recipient of the year’s campaign proceeds, with A. Marshall Foods matching the total donations to the dollar.
Several members of the A. Marshall team including Marketing Director Rachel Layton; Marketing and Community Relations Associate Lindsay Curtis and Puckett’s Boat House General Manager Ricki Terry visited the Habitat for Humanity office — located right off W. Main St. in downtown Franklin — to present more than $700 in proceeds that were collected in 2016. Accepting the donation on behalf of Habitat for Humanity were Susan Shipley, Development Coordinator; Rain Fisher, Volunteer Development Manager; Becket Moore, Executive Director; Wayne Weaver, Director of Homeowner Services; and Jennee Galland, Director of Communications and Events.
Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury seeks to fulfill the need for affordable housing in Williamson County — which is one of the fastest growing areas in the country — and Maury County, relying solely on financial support from local entities and the labor of volunteers to achieve its mission. For additional information or to get involved as a donor, volunteer, or business sponsor, please contact Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury at 615-690-8090 or visit www.hfhwm.org.
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