GoDesign Will Build a School In Ethiopia In Honor Of Stone’s Matt Courtright

Please join us in remembering and celebrating Matthew Courtright! Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 4th from 3:00pm until 8:00pm, and Memorial Service on Thursday September 5th, at 11:00am. Both will be held at Harry J. Will, 37000 W. 6 Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 45154.

"Before he brewed beer, Matthew received his Master of Architecture from Savannah College of Art and Design. He also had a huge heart for serving others and sharing the message of Christ. In May 2013, along with a group of his closest friends and SCAD alum, Matthew teamed up with GoDesign to help build a school in Ethiopia. He was excited to combine his experience in architecture with his desire to help others all while sharing the Gospel. Being a part of this mission trip to Ethiopia truly was part of God’s plan for him, and the rest is still unfolding.” — Matthew’s family

For about a year GoDesign founder Scott Jackson along with fellow SCAD architecture alumni Matthew Courtright, Luke Hellkamp, Christina Royall, Coty Ekhoff Sandberg and Lisa Gallant drew plans and prepared to build a housing duplex.

The project was located in the southern town of Dilla next to a school that GoDesign had constructed the previous year. The goal was to use local tools and native building techniques to build a residential unit that could house the teachers of the school. During the 12 day experience the group saw the beginning of the construction but was also engaged in the lives of the people in the area sharing in coffee ceremonies and ministry.

After speaking with Matthew’s family, GoDesign has decided to build a school in Ethiopia in his honor. This will be a tribute to Matthew’s compassion and love for the impoverished people in southern Ethiopia.

The family has asked that donations be made in his memory over the next year. While this is taking place GoDesign will be working with Matthew’s closest architecture friends to design a building that will truly honor his legacy.

**Checks can also be made out to GoDesign Inc (Memo: Matthew’s memory) and mailed to 715 Maupas Ave Savannah GA 31401**

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