NORTH AMERICA. More than 300 golfers and 90 sponsors recently gathered at Orlando’s Reunion Resort & Golf Club to participate in the 31st annual HMSHost Foundation Invitational Golf Classic. In excess of US$200,000 was raised from the event.
The funds generated will be used by HMSHost Foundation in its mission to fight poverty in communities throughout North America with food, shelter, education and workforce development opportunities.
The foundation – which is affiliated to the world’s largest provider of food & beverage services for travellers, HMSHost – noted that donations have come at a particularly important time, given the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on underserved communities and food insecurity.
HMSHost President and CEO Steve Johnson said: “The support and generosity of our HMSHost partners is inspiring during this exceptional time of need. I’d like to thank AB InBev, Proximo Spirits, Boston Beer Company, DayWalker Elixir, Mayer Brown and all of our amazing sponsors and participants who joined together to truly change lives.”
Since its establishment, HMSHost Foundation has given US$2.1 million to 90 non-profit organisations partnering in its mission to fight and prevent poverty.
Throughout the pandemic period, HMSHost Foundation said it has continued to fund mission-aligned organisations that are feeding and sheltering the homeless; educating children; training and coaching unemployed adults; providing homes for veterans; and supplying food banks.
HMSHost Foundation President Paul Mamalian said: “The commitment and contributions of our partners will go a long way in helping us achieve our mission to end poverty.
“Together, we are creating a future that provides opportunity and financial stability to those living in poverty. Our mission is urgent and, now more than ever, underserved communities need our support.”
