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Donations & Contributions
  Online Donations
The First Tee of Chicago is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization supported largely through the generous individuals and corporations. Your tax-deductible contribution will help us advance our mission to empower kids to dream and establish goals, build self-esteem, enhance family relationships, create a sense of community, and strengthen values. The fastest and easiest way to donate is online, by clicking "Donate Today" on the left side of this screen.
 
  Annual Giving
The First Tee of Chicago solicits the support of generous individuals and corporations to make an annual financial commitment to help ensure that The First Tee of Chicago continues to have a positive impact in the lives, families, friends and futures of students in the city limits of Chicago.  Generous financial support from the community is used to defray the cost of operating The First Tee of Chicago facilities, equipment, camps, and clinics. To learn more about annual giving, please contact Emmett Fitzpatrick at by email at communications@thefirstteechicago.org or by phone at 847-729-9833.
 
  Corporate Sponsorship
Our partnership opportunities are a prime source of community involvement and volunteerism for your employees, in addition to being a great marketing channel.  Please consider joining the impressive group of companies that supports The First Tee mission nationally and locally, and make a positive impact on the lives of our youth through your sponsorship. To learn more about corporate sponsorships, please contact Emmett Fitzpatrick by email at communications@thefirstteechicago.org or by phone at 847-729-9833.
 
  Event Sponsorship
Underwrite the costs and enhance The First Tee of Chicago’s fundraising potential during special events.  Many events provide opportunity for significant regional exposure to youth, families and VIPs.  Benefits can include: Title or presenting sponsorship, signage, event tickets, logo placement and advertising opportunities.
 
  In-Kind Support & Equipment Donations
Many companies and individuals assist The First Tee of Chicago with in-kind donations of equipment, food, beverages and other budget-relieving items. These donations allow The First Tee of Chicago to focus resources on programming.

Do you have some new or used clubs that you would like to donate to the First Tee Chicago? Our students will quickly put them to good use!

Please drop them off at our office:

Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course
3600 N. Recreation Drive (Irving Park and Lake Shore Drive)
Chicago, IL 60613

* The golf course is open every day from sunrise to sunset.
* We do not pick up donations.

If you are interested in making a donation, please email Cole Hyland at chyland@thefirstteechicago.org or call him at 773-885-8258.

 
  Online Partners & Programs
The First Tee of Chicago participates with a limited number of online vendors and publishing programs to create turn-key fundraising opportunities for community-minded people to utilize and thus support our organization. These partnerships include Inner Fund, Overnightprints.com and E-Bay's Giving Works.
2009 Annual Review

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Click LEARN MORE to download The First Tee Annual Review. The Annual Review provides a summary of our impact on young people in 2009.
2003 - 2008 Impact Report

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Click LEARN MORE to read about recent research results that strongly indicate The First Tee is an effective youth program in attaining its goals of teaching life skills and promoting positive developmental outcomes in young people.
More Than a Game Brochure

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What started as an initiative to create affordable access for those not previously exposed to the game has become a preeminent youth development organization.  Teaching life skills and character education through the game of golf, The First Tee is having a positive impact on participants, their families, and their communities.  Click LEARN MORE to download and read our More Than a Game Brochure.
Contact The First Tee of Chicago at communications@thefirstteechicago.org

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