The Rotary office received a thank you letter dated November 21, 2018, from Angela Palomba, Executive Director for The First Tee of Canton. Angela writes:"Thank you for your recent contribution in the amount of $1,000.00 to The First Tee of Canton. Your gift makes it possible for us to achieve our mission of impacting the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
"The First Tee of Canton goes beyond youth golf. We are a youth development organization that teaches character education, healthy habits and life skills through learning the game of golf. Last year we celebrated 15 years as a chapter in The First Tee network and underwent facility improvements to offer year-round programs including new after-school classes. In 2018, over 11,000 young people were impacted through our certifying programs at our facility and outreach partnerships with 33 elementary schools, 11 YMCA locations and relationships with various youth organizations in Stark County.
"Your generosity enables us to accomplish our goal of providing and maintaining an accessible and affordable golf facility and life skills program in our community. We sincerely thank you for your active support and helping us continue to impact, inspire and influence the youth in our community.
"On behalf of The First Tee of Canton, thank you for your investment in our young people. Together, we will shape them into tomorrow's leaders."