Dear Community Supporter,
We are excited to announce the Foundation will be celebrating the 42nd Chi Chi Charity Classic fundraiser on November 14 &15, 2021. The two-day golf tournament includes a dinner/program on Sunday evening. Our success depends on thecommunity support we receive through donations for our Live/Silent Auctions and Player Gift Bags.
The Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation 501(c) 3 Non-Profit has provided thousands of children in need theopportunity to reach their highest potential both educationally and personally. The Mission of the Foundation is toeducate students in a public-private partnership and improve their academic performance, self-esteem and character using the golf course as living classroom with the goal to increase high school graduation rates. This is donethrough two education programs: The Chi Chi Academy – a unique school in partnership with the Pinellas County SchoolDistrict that serves fourth through eighth grade students who are not achieving at their grade level, have low self-esteem, or have difficulty adjusting to their academic environment and First Tee – Clearwater – teaching core valuesand life skills through golf.
Sharing a product or service from your business will support at-risk students in the community. Please note, our event is in November so itwould be helpful to extend any expiration dates through the following year. We are hoping to receive any donation by September 30, 2021.
You and/or your business will be recognized on:
- Charity Classic Program (for donations valued at $500 or more)
- Chi Chi Foundation website (www.chichi.org)
- Chi Chi Academy Facebook page
- Business listed on Qtego online auction website throughout event for over 300 guests
Please send donations to 3030 North McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, FL 33761 or contact us for pick up. Our team will follow up to answer anyquestions you might have or feel free to contact Community Liaison Laura Tobe at (727) 726-8829 x 207 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
James Poulter
Highlights from the Chi Chi Academy:
-81% of the Academy’s 2017 8th grade graduates have received a high school diploma!
-Two of these students (Shannon and Ta’miya pictured below) graduated high school one year early!
