A golf tournament organized through the Southern Ohio Cleanup Company Employee Giving Campaign raised nearly $50,000 to support charities in southern Ohio.
Employees at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant raise money each year for charities across a four-county region, according to a community announcement. This year’s tournament continued an effort that has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years.
“This event is something people look forward to every year, we always have a waiting list,” SOCCo Director of Communications Shawn Jordan said. “This year we added a lot more action to the course to help us reach our goal and are able to provide two large donations and several smaller donations throughout the year.”
Ross County Special Olympics receives $10,000
SOCCo President and CEO Pat Timbes (center) presented a check for $10,000 to the Special Olympics of Ross County. Several Olympians and organizers turned out to celebrate the donation at the Ross County YMCA before their regular practice.
SOCCo donated $10,000 to the Ross County Special Olympics, which provides sports programs, community events and support for athletes with developmental disabilities.
Athletes participate in local sports programs, and some are selected to compete in the state competition each year at Ohio Stadium at The Ohio State University.
“We are more than thrilled to receive this generous donation from SOCCo,” Special Olympics & Special Projects Director Courtney Davis said. “This will help so many athletes in so many ways.”
Salvation Army receives $10,000
Funds from the SOCCo Employee Giving Campaign Golf Tournament helped provide a $10,000 grant to the Salvation Army of Southern Ohio. Board members of The Salvation Army along with SOCCo golf tournament organizers were on hand for the check presentation.
SOCCo also gave $10,000 to the Salvation Army of Southern Ohio.
The Portsmouth-based organization is expanding into Pike County and expects to need additional donations to meet increased demand, according to the announcement. Majors Mike and Dianna Morales recently took over the Salvation Army.
“Both of these organizations provide a lot of necessity to our community,” SOCCo President and CEO Pat Timbes said. “It is an honor to support their impact on those they serve.”
More information about SOCCo’s Community Commitment Grant Program is available at teamsocco.com.
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