Michelin North America, Inc. raised $771,000 in its annual charity golf tournament to benefit 10 community organizations across the U.S. and Canada, including its first-ever Canadian charitable partner.
Since its inception in 1989, the tournament has generated more than $10 million for local charities with the goal of making a meaningful and measurable impact in communities where Michelin employees live, work and serve.
“Thanks to the generosity and support of our employees, partners and suppliers, this event continues to make an impact,” said Matt Feller, Director of Community Relations at Michelin North America, Inc. “Michelin is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen through philanthropic initiatives and active engagement in local communities. We foster local development and strengthen connections in the communities where our employees live, work and serve. We are proud to welcome Breakfast Club of Canada as our first Canadian beneficiary, alongside nine other organizations serving communities in Upstate, South Carolina; Emporia, Kansas; Ardmore, Oklahoma; Norwood, North Carolina; Louisville, Kentucky; and Solana Beach, California.”
This year’s beneficiaries include:
Canada
Breakfast Club of Canada is a national organization that works with partners in all sectors to help children have access to a nutritious breakfast each morning before school starts, providing them with the energy they need to learn. In Canada, one in three children arrive at school hungry almost every morning, and children can't learn on an empty stomach. When students go to class hungry, their energy levels, problem-solving skills, creativity, concentration and behavior are all negatively affected. Breaskfast Club of Canada offers children the opportunity to reach their full potential by starting each school day with nutritious food.
South Carolina
The Champions Center for Special Children is a therapeutic day center that provides early education, critical therapy services and specialized daily care for children living with disabilities, medically complex conditions, and special needs. Its mission is to lovingly educate children in an adaptive, therapeutic environment designed to foster the champion within.
The Greenville Symphony Association is dedicated to providing educational and cultural opportunities for the citizens of Greenville and surrounding communities through live orchestral music since 1948. Offering excellence in live musical performance, the orchestra enriches lives, educates minds and encourages community support of the arts.
The SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation supports the students at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind, who come from all 46 counties in South Carolina. Through the generosity of donors, students are provided with school supplies, clothing, sports equipment, musical instruments, books in accessible formats and specialized, adaptive equipment for classroom learning and job training. Through education, the foundation seeks to build understanding, acceptance and support for persons with sensory disabilities so that they are able to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives of productivity and independence.
Upstate Warrior Solution, Inc. provides holistic services to about 1,200 Upstate South Carolina veterans, first responders and their family members annually. Its long-term goals are to end warrior unemployment, homelessness and suicide.
Emporia, Kansas
SOS, Inc. provides advocacy and support for those affected by sexual and domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, child abuse and neglect throughout a five-county area. The organization provides shelter and a wide range of resources for victims and survivors, as well as educational programming for school and community organizations. SOS, Inc. is also the home of CASA of the Flint Hills, the Child Advocacy Center, and the Child Visitation and Exchange Center.
Ardmore, Oklahoma
Sara's Project is a dedicated children’s advocacy center in Ardmore, Oklahoma that proudly serves Carter, Love, Marshall, Murray and Johnston counties. Their unwavering mission is to provide education, collaboration and victim advocacy to assist those facing crisis due to trauma, abuse or loss. Sara’s Project offers direct services to children and families confronting allegations of child abuse and neglect, including forensic interviews, 1:1 advocacy, physical abuse and sexual assault examinations, court testimony, and access to essential necessities like clothing and hygienic items through its Advocacy in Motion Closet. In addition to these services, Sara’s project delivers crucial education on the topics of suicide prevention, internet safety and child abuse multidisciplinary teams.
Norwood, North Carolina
Tillery Compassionate Care has been able to provide care to nearly 7,600 seriously ill residents since 1981. At Tillery Compassionate Care, they spark inspiration, hope and peace, enabling individuals with serious illness to embrace their spirit of life. They are strategic and intentional with long-range planning and prepared to embrace the challenges and opportunities resulting from the ever-changing healthcare landscape all while preserving and protecting their mission. Hospice of Stanly County, Inc. (dba, Tillery Compassionate Care) was founded through the grassroots efforts of people in the community and continues to be governed locally by a board of directors.
Louisville, Kentucky
Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana, Inc. has provided transformative educational experiences to more than 1.5 million youth in the Louisville region since 1949. They empower them with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in a global economy, focusing on financial literacy, workforce readiness and entrepreneurship. Their mission is to inspire and prepare all young people for success, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
National
Best Defense Foundation is committed to honoring and supporting military veterans from all generations. Its programs span the globe and address critical points in a veteran's journey—from transitioning out of active duty to returning to the battlefields where they once fought. They provide personalized, meaningful experiences that bring healing, connection and closure to those who served, while educating younger generations about the true cost of freedom. Its mission is simple yet powerful: "taking care of the ones who took care of us."