Toys for Tots is a US Marine Corps organization that is near and dear to Grandfather Homes’ heart. Matt was a major contributor in the 1st Annual Toys for Tots Drive at Cheval in Mint Hill! The fundraiser was positioned around The Holiday Homes Tour, in which visitors were asked to bring unwrapped toys or make cash donations in order to tour the model homes. Matt went above and beyond when he arranged for a military transport truck and a huge blow up Santa to be placed at the community’s entrance to accept gifts. By the end of the day, 889 toys were donated and over $1000 in cash raised.

Below is an exert from the Press Release (Dec 19, 2013):

“1st Annual Toys For Tots Drive At Cheval In Mint Hill A Huge Success
Community Came Together to Raise $1K; Donates Hundreds of Toys to Local Children

MINT HILL, N.C., Dec. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Keith Paris of Paris Projects, Ltd., and developer of Cheval, announced today the results of the first annual fundraiser hosted at Cheval to benefit a charity. It was a huge success with 889 toys and over $1000 in cash raised for Toys for Tots. Spearheaded by Broker Diane Austin of Builder + Developer Advisors, Inc., the fundraiser was centered around a Holiday Homes Tour at Cheval in which visitors brought unwrapped toys or made a cash donation to tour six fully furnished model homes. “This has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. I am so proud of Cheval and all who helped to make this event possible,” said Austin.

Matt Ewers of Grandfather Homes, a former U.S. Marine Corps Corporal, arranged for a military transport truck and a huge Santa to be located at the entrance of the community during the fundraiser. David Wyatt, a retired U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal, accepted the toys and donations on behalf of the Marines Toys for Tots Foundation of Mecklenburg County.”