聽(Friedman鈥檚), a locally-owned home improvement, hardware, lumber and building materials retailer serving the North聽Bay and North Coast, hosted its 30th Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting local nonprofit聽聽this month. This year鈥檚 milestone event raised $140,000 to benefit Sonoma County schools.
鈥淭he work of Schools Plus makes a direct impact on children in our community and we鈥檙e proud to continue our longstanding partnership,鈥� said Friedman鈥檚 President and CEO Barry Friedman. 鈥淥ur vendor partners come from near and far to support this event each year, which is a testament to what we can accomplish together when business leaders rally behind a shared cause鈥攕upporting and strengthening our local schools. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the success of the tournament over the past 30 years, allowing us to empower future generations.鈥�
Schools Plus plays a critical role in funding enrichment programs鈥攕uch as sports, drama, music and the arts鈥攆or students in the Santa Rosa City Schools District. These programs often fall outside standard curriculum budgets but are vital for creating well-rounded educational experiences.
Andrea Correia, principal of Piner High School, spoke to the profound impact of community partnerships on public education stating,聽鈥淎ll of us at Santa Rosa City Schools are incredibly grateful for the unwavering support and generosity of Schools Plus. As someone who has served in this district for 26 years, I鈥檝e had the privilege of watching the Schools Plus vision grow from an ambitious idea into a powerhouse of community support. Their tireless efforts, particularly through the annual golf tournament, have directly benefited students across the district. At Piner alone, we鈥檝e received more than $100,000 to support our athletics and visual and performing arts programs. Schools Plus truly carried us through the lean years and continues to stand by our students and programs without hesitation.鈥�
For nearly 80 years, Friedman鈥檚 has been committed to meeting its customers鈥� changing needs. Since the beginning, a strong dedication to community philanthropy has been central to its mission. Friedman鈥檚 continues to generously support organizations in Sonoma and Mendocino counties that focus on education, critical needs, community building and other vital causes.
