HOUSTON – October 21, 2024 – MetroNational, the privately-held real estate investment, development, and management company, is proud to continue to support Spring Branch-Memorial Sports Association (SBMSA), a nonprofit organization that provides children with the facilities and resources needed to grow through sports, through a donation of over $1 million.

“With the donation and support from MetroNational, we will be able to keep up with the increased demands and growth of our youth sports community,” said Billy Newhouse, President SBMSA. “This donation will enable us to enhance our facility’s infrastructure, benefiting our local athletes, families and the community at large.”

“MetroNational’s approach to development and placemaking is inspired by our purpose statement – to build better lives,” said Jason Johnson, President and CEO of MetroNational. “Our philanthropic strategy is no different and we are proud to support SBMSA, a local nonprofit organization that is committed to helping children realize their full potential through sports.”.

Founded in 1961, SBMSA’s structured sports programs help over 9,700 children across seven sports learn valuable life skills such as leadership and sportsmanship. Coaches and staff create a safe atmosphere where children are challenged to compete at their best. SBMSA is committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of their skill level, has the chance to participate and grow.

“By providing a safe and supportive environment, group sports can teach children important leadership skills, nurturing them to become tomorrow’s leaders,” said Caroline H. Bennett, General Manager, SBMSA.

Photo available here (courtesy of SBMSA).

ABOUT METRONATIONAL 

MetroNational is a privately-held real estate investment, development, and management company headquartered in Houston, Texas. MetroNational’s portfolio spans office, retail, restaurant, hospitality, and healthcare, fully integrating best-of-class services, while providing the highest quality and enduring value. Founded in 1954, the multi-generational, family-owned and operated company owns and operates more than 10 million square feet of commercial real estate assets, primarily located in Greater Houston. Its landmark asset is west Houston’s Memorial City, a nearly 300-acre mixed-use business and leisure destination anchoring the Memorial District.

For more information, visit www.metronational.com.

ABOUT SPRING-BRANCH MEMORIAL SPORTS ASSOCIATION

Spring Branch-Memorial Sports Association (SBMSA) is a nonprofit sports organization that  was founded in 1961 with a Memorandum of Understanding with SBISD that continues to grow. All our sports facilities are currently located on SBISD property. SBMSA offers seven sports to boys and girls and has year-round offerings. The sports programs include football, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, and a new volleyball program. Their mission is to provide Spring Branch-Memorial community youth with facilities and the opportunity to grow in character through sports in a safe, positive and competitive environment.

For more information, visit www.sbmsa.org. Read more here.