Lubbock, Texas-based The United Family and its vendor partners have raised $500,000 for nonprofits through its Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament, which took place on Aug. 28-29.
Before the annual dinner on Aug. 28, checks were presented to 27 organizations. Since its inception, The United Family’s JPCC golf tournament has raised more than $5.5 million for nonprofits across Texas and New Mexico.
Sidney Hopper, president of The United Family, said this event continues to be a cornerstone of charitable giving through the generosity of our vendor partners. “This tournament remains so special because the funds raised have the ability to touch communities across our trade area in Texas and New Mexico.”
“The Jacky Pierce Charity Classic continues to be an iconic event for our company and its mission of making a positive impact. The United Way and partner organizations do a fantastic job of helping those in need across our communities. We know these funds will have a huge impact on the thousands of families they serve.”
Named in honor of Jacky Pierce, produce director, the tournament remains a place for charitable giving, fellowship and community.
“At the end of the day, this tournament would not be the same without the incredible relationships with our vendor partners,” Hopper said. “It not only supports an awesome cause but also allows relationships to grow with like-minded companies focused on helping their communities. That’s why this means so much to us.”
The first round of the JPCC tournament was played on Aug. 28, while the remaining four rounds were played on Aug. 29.
The money was split among chapters of the United Way across Texas and New Mexico, such as the United Way Abilene, Lubbock Area United Way, United Way of Central New Mexico, United Way Tarrant Co. and Thrive of Southern New Mexico.
For more information about The United Family, visit theunitedfamily.com.
