LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) – The Storage Center has named Texas A&M University freshman Charles Pitner as one of three national winners of the 2025 Space to Succeed Scholarship. Selected from thousands of applicants, Pitner was recognized for his extraordinary commitment to service through his nonprofit initiative, Charlie’s Kids-4-Kids Coat Drive. He will receive a$5,000scholarship awarded directly to Texas A&M University to support his studies in agribusiness.
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Pitner founded Charlie’s Kids-4-Kids Coat Drive at age six and has since collected and donated more than 9,500 coats to families across Lubbock and surrounding communities. Partnering with local businesses and schools, the drive has become an annual effort that provides coats to children and families in need, with a highlight being the distribution event at a local elementary school each year.
“Charles has spent more than a decade proving that age doesn’t limit impact,” said Robby Piper, Principal at The Storage Center. “Through his coat drive and continued education at Texas A&M, he is shaping a legacy of service that’s inspiring to see.”
As a first-year agribusiness major, Pitner plans to use his education to create long-term opportunities for giving back through the agricultural industry. His goal is to honor Texas’ rich farming traditions while expanding programs that serve local families and communities.
“Charles represents the spirit of this scholarship – combining education and service to create sustainable, positive change,” added Piper.
To learn more about The Space to Succeed Scholarship or this year’s winners, please visit: thestoragecenter.com/self-storage/scholarship/
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