Schools
Lennar Homes Raises Money for Pasco Schools
The company's recent Autism Walk raised more than $5,000.
Representatives from Lennar Homes presented a check for $5,701.50 to the Pasco County School Board during its meeting July 3.
The donation represented the proceeds from Lennar's Autism Walk, which will benefit programs in Pasco County Schools.
Lennar employee Stephanie Farmer coordinated the event, and told the board there was a story behind the 50 cents in the check.
Find out what's happening in Land O' Lakeswith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Her son, who has autism, asked her for $1 to buy a lollipop that day. He came back with 50 cents in change. When she asked him why he didn't get two for the $1, he said he wanted to donate the 50 cents to the cause.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here