United Family donates $500k to local Texas, New Mexico non-profit organizations

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The United Family and partners have raised $500,000 for 24 local non-profit organizations through its annual Jack Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament.

According to officials with United, checks were presented to the organizations before the annual dinner on Sunday night in a recognition event. Officials added that since the inception of the tournament, the tournament has raised more than $7 million for non-profit organizations across Texas and New Mexico.

Sidney Hopper, president of The United Family, said this event continues to be a core part of United’s charitable work thanks to the generosity of the company’s vendor partners. He said this tournament remains special because of the funds’ impact on communities across The United Family’s trade area.

“Making a positive impact on our communities is at the forefront of our mission and, after 34 years, the Jacky Pierce Charity Classic continues to be a major part of that,” Hopper said. “The non-profit organizations, including The United Way, that benefit from this tournament do an outstanding job of improving our communities. We know these funds will have a huge impact on the thousands of people they serve.”

Officials stated the tournament is named in honor of the late Jacky Pierce, longtime produce director for United Supermarkets, and remains a place for giving, fellowship, and community.

“This tournament would not be the same without the amazing relationships of our vendor partners,” Hopper said. “Not only does this event support an important cause, but it also allows relationships between like-minded companies focused on helping their communities grow even more. That’s why it means so much to all of us.”

The first round of the 34th iteration of the JPCC tournament was played on the morning of Aug. 24, and another four rounds will happen on Aug. 25. Officials added that tournament beneficiaries include:

• Brown County United Way
• Dallam-Hartley Counties United Way
• Graham Area United Way
• Hutchinson County United Way
• Lubbock County United Way
• North Texas Area United Way
• Ochiltree United Way
• United Way Abilene
• United Way Amarillo & Canyon
• United Way Metropolitan Dallas
• United Way of Moore County
• United Way of Eddy County
• United Way of Chaves County
• United Way of Deaf Smith County
• United Way of Denton County
• United Way of Eastern New Mexico
• United Way of Lea County
• United Way of Midland
• United Way of Odessa
• Thrive of Southern New Mexico
• United Way of Concho Valley
• United Way Tarrant County
• United Way of North Central New Mexico
• United Way of Northern New Mexico