On October 7, 2024, we hosted our annual Commonwealth Cares Charity Golf Tournament at the beautiful Club at Glenmore. This highly anticipated event brought together associates, sponsors, and Professional Partners for a day of friendly competition, community, and, most importantly, support for Commonwealth Cares-our 501(c)(3) organization that assists associates and their families during times of financial hardship.
About Commonwealth Cares
Commonwealth Cares exemplifies the heart of our Core Values, specifically, We CARE about people and We do the RIGHT thing. Our charitable foundation provides financial relief to associates experiencing life's unexpected challenges, such as medical emergencies, housing crises, or the loss of a loved one. Since its inception in 2016, Commonwealth Cares has distributed over $800,000 to support approximately 674 associates.
The 2024 tournament was a resounding success, with 28 teams taking part in the day's festivities. This year, we raised an incredible $200,000, surpassing last year's total of $165,000. These funds will go a long way in providing a safety net for our associates and their families in the coming year, allowing us to continue to make a meaningful difference in their lives when they need it most.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
This event would not have been possible without the generosity of our sponsors. We are especially grateful to our Care Partners: Essensa & Innovatix, EmpowerMe, Southern Pharmacy, and Invesque and our Respect Partners: Allen Flores Consulting Group, Fox Rehabilitation, GTI Laboratories, The J.M. Smucker Company, McDonald Building Company, McGriff Insurance Services, Mohawk Flooring, and Yardi.
We also extend our thanks to all our additional sponsors, who continue to show unwavering support for Commonwealth Senior Living and Commonwealth Cares:
Accushield, Abundantly, Ally, ALSCO, Amazon, American Pest Control, Anthem, A Place for Mom, Babylon MicroFarms, Belfor, Sunny Sky (formerly Bevolution), Steve Blaine, Clark Service Equipment, Clearstead Advisors, Craddocks, CRC, Davis, Bowen, and Friedel, Db3, Ecolab, ElderLife, Elegant Restoration, Encova (Brickstreet), Enterprise, Eversound, Thomas Park, Interfinish, Ferguson, Gladys Doxey - glaJon Interiors, HealthCap (Chelsea Rhone), Heart Legacy, Ix Foundation, KARE, Kramer + Marks, KW, Lincoln, McGuireWoods LLP, Mersi, MYND VR, NFP, O'Hagan Meyer, Pineapple Academy, Produce Alliance, Rich Products Corporation, Safely You, Sentrics, Serviam, Sherwin Williams, Simplot, SingFit, State Cleaning Solutions, Tapcheck, T&N Printing, Trustmark, TSO Life, US Foods, and Whitlock.
Your support helps ensure that we can continue providing critical assistance to our associates and their families.
From our Pineapple Team
Earl Parker, President and CEO, shared during the event, "Our 9th annual golf tournament to support Commonwealth Cares was an amazing success. We had a great day of golf and fellowship with our partner sponsors and raised a record amount of money to support our associates in times of unplanned financial needs."
Tommy Comer, Chief Human Resources Officer, says, "The Commonwealth Cares Golf Classic embodies our core values by bringing together our team and community partners to support those in need. It reflects our dedication to not only serve residents and families but also to give back and care for the greater good."
How You Can Help
If you would like to contribute to Commonwealth Cares and help us continue supporting our associates in times of need, we welcome your donations.
Please consider helping us make a difference today.
Thank you to everyone who participated in and supported the 2024 Commonwealth Cares Charity Golf Tournament. Your involvement helps us continue our mission of caring for our team members and their families. We look forward to another amazing event next year!