MAKING A DIFFERENCE
First Tee — Metro Atlanta is reliant upon charitable contributions to carry out its mission and is grateful for the support it receives from local and national organizations. For more information on how your organization can support First Tee — Metro Atlanta please contact Peter Pearce, Director of Development & Marketing at [email protected]
Corporate Champions
2021 Ace Level Partners
The Coca-Cola Company North America has been a proud partner and supporter of First Tee since 2005.
Dedicated to impacting communities, The Coca-Cola Company supports First Tee through a number of different initiatives.
The TOUR Championship, with the support of Proud Partners Coca-Cola and Southern Company, has raised more than $38 million for local nonprofits since the event was first staged at East Lake Golf Club in 1998, including its four charitable beneficiaries: East Lake Foundation, Grove Park Foundation, Purpose Built Schools Atlanta and First Tee – Metro Atlanta.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron’s continues their long tradition of giving back to the communities they serve.
Southern Company
Through our PGA TOUR partnership, more than $35 million has been donated in our communities to fund education, health and wellness programs, and neighborhood revitalization. Building better communities is our shared goal and why we are proud to be the Official Energy Company of the PGA TOUR and Proud Partner of TOUR Championship.
The East Lake Foundation was established in 1995 to transform the East Lake neighborhood and create new opportunities for the families who live here. Today, the Foundation provides comprehensive programs and facilities that attract people of all ages and incomes seeking a sense of community.
Invited
The ClubLife Gateway program was announced in 2021 and PGA Golf Professional Kamaiu Johnson was named the ambassador. ClubCorp golf and country clubs in three cities provide young adults who participate in The First Tee with complimentary Junior Memberships that grant them access to great golf courses and extraordinary experiences.
Club Members and Staff serve as mentors to the youth, empowering them to build their strength of character on and off the course. The program was launched in Dallas Fort Worth and began in Atlanta in 2021.
March Foundation
MARCH, which stands for Mutual Alliance Restoring Community Hope, was launched to support the education of African-American youth. Since its inception in 1997, the MARCH Foundation has met/exceeded its chartered mission by supporting worthwhile ventures in the community that directly or indirectly support its mission.
PGA TOUR Superstore has been a proud partner of First Tee’s mission since 2008. Their support extends to several different initiatives, including a leadership summit in Montana, the First Tee Scholarship program, teen retention initiatives and the First Tee School Program. In addition to supporting our national efforts, the PGA TOUR Superstore supports over 31 local communities in which they serve, including a PGA TOUR Superstore leadership Series.
This year, more than 1,300 First Tee teenagers will have the opportunity to participate in an annual five-week leadership development program at PGA TOUR Superstores. Additionally, 40 teens from across First Tee will be selected annually for a week-long summit at West Creek Ranch in Montana, an inspiring retreat space owned by PGA TOUR Superstore owner, Arthur M. Blank and with an intended purpose of growth, education and coming together to make a difference.
Optum and Health Ambassador Rory McIlroy share a collective mission to build healthier communities. That passion comes through in Rory’s mission to connect with kids to help empower them to live life to the fullest.
Altria
With a focus on middle school students, our Success360° initiative aims to promote the healthy development of kids and help them avoid risky behaviors like tobacco use.
Through this initiative, Altria’s tobacco companies invest in leading youth-serving organizations such as 4-H, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs, Communities In Schools and The First Tee. Success360° helps these organizations collaborate and better connect the services they provide to kids and their families in and out of the classroom. Collectively, our partners reach more than 17 million kids with a range of programs, including mentoring, adolescent substance abuse prevention and tobacco cessation programs.
2021 Eagle Level Partners
Holder
More than a builder; we are a company of individuals with strong connections to each other and our communities. We value community service and our associates give their time to hundreds of causes. Our teams across the US volunteer together on service projects, donation collections, and awareness campaigns. Our primary impact cause is improving the opportunity and quality of life for the construction workforce. We support local workforce development initiatives, scholarships, and construction management programs across the US. Together with our industry partners we are creating opportunity – bringing together skilled training, advanced education, job opportunities, and access to a better living wage.
Georgia Power
Georgia Power is committed to the communities where we live and work. Learn how we are “A Citizen Wherever We Serve” plus tips to prevent fraud and stay safe around water or electricity.
Adecco
We have thousands of jobs across the country. Whether you’re looking for a remote job or a job near you, Adecco is here to help you find the job that is right for you.
PricewaterhouseCoopers is an international professional services brand of firms, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. It is the second-largest professional services network in the world.