Portia Matthews, educator at Bob Hope Elementary - Southwest ISD , was eager to preserve these remnants and educate her students on how composting produces nutrient-rich soil that helps divert organic waste from reaching the landfills and improves plant growth and soil health.
Thanks to Power of the Dollar® members, she was awarded a $1,000 grant in December 2022 for her “Coach’s Compost Compadres” project and then turned her vision into a reality by purchasing composting bins for her students!
