Community Involvement

Our Involvement April 2009

Texas College Legacy Dinner- Tyler, Texas, April 29

In honor of those who have given unselfishly of their time, talents and resources, Texas College has established the Legacy Dinner. Brookshire’s is pleased to help sponsor this event, which will assist deserving students in reaching their educational goals.

 

Collin County YMCA- Anna, Texas, April 27

Brookshire’s is pleased to help support the Collin County Adventure Camp YMCA with its donation to the Adventure Camp Golf Tournament. Funds are raised to provide children with camp scholarships.

 

Folk Life Festival- Cisco, Texas, April 25-26

Brookshire’s is pleased to have the opportunity to participate in this annual festival for the whole family.

 

The Bash- Monroe, La., April 25

The Bash is a fundraiser benefiting the Northeast Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross. Brookshire’s is pleased to be able to participate in this event.

 

Fish Fry/Awareness Exhibits- Jacksonville, Texas, April 25

Brookshire’s will help sponsor this year’s North Cherokee County Volunteer Fire Department annual fish fry and community awareness exhibits. This event is fun for the whole family and raises funds to benefit the department.

 

Arthritis Walk- Tyler, Texas, April 25

Brookshire’s is pleased to help sponsor the East Texas Arthritis Walk, organized by the Arthritis Foundation. Funds raised benefit the foundation in the search for causes, cures, preventions and treatments for arthritis.

 

Bluebird Festival- Wills Point, Texas, April 25

Brookshire’s will again sponsor the main stage for this annual festival. This is the largest event held in Wills Point and draws more than 4,000 people each year.

 

Great Strides- Rockwall, Texas, April 25

Great Strides is the annual fundraising event for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

 

Stepping Up and Stepping Out- Tyler, Texas, April 24

This annual fundraise benefits CASA for Kids of East Texas. Brookshire’s is please to help sponsor this event, which will take place at the UT Tyler Ornelas Activity Center.

 

Clay Jones Golf Tournament- Forney, Texas, April 24

Brookshire’s is pleased to help sponsor the Clay Jones Golf Tournament. All proceeds benefit the Clay Jones Legacy Foundation, which provides scholarships for deserving high school students.

 

Rotary Benefit Golf Tournament- Mabank, Texas, April 24

The 6th annual golf tournament benefits local college scholarships.

 

Golf Tournament- Monroe, La., April 24

The 14th annual golf tournament benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Louisiana.

 

Walk A Mile for a Special Child- Tyler, Texas, April 23

Brookshire’s is pleased to help sponsor this fun event benefiting the Arc of Smith County. This year’s walk will be held at Rose Rudman Park and will be fun for the whole family.

 

Heart of a Champion Banquet- Tyler, Texas, April 23

Brookshire’s will help sponsor the banquet to support and recognize students in Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

 

Volunteer Reception- Tyler, Texas, April 21

Brookshire’s will help provide refreshments for the volunteer reception given by the Smith County Juvenile Services center in thanks for all that their volunteers do throughout the year.

 

Benefit Golf Tournament- Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, April 21

Brookshire’s continues to support the Holly Lake Ranch community by helping to sponsor the annual golf tournament benefiting the HLR Volunteer Fire Department.

 

Scholarship tournament- Gonzales, Louisiana, April 20

Brookshire’s support of education continues through the Louisiana Retailers Education Foundation Scholarship tournament.

 

Fais-Do-Do- Monroe, La., April 19

Brookshire’s is pleased to help sponsor the 3rd annual Fais-Do-Do extravaganza. This fundraiser for Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School is sure to be fun for the whole family.

 

Fun Run- Tyler, Texas, April 18

Brookshire’s continues to support the St. Gregory annual fun run. This year’s event will be held at the T.K. Gorman campus.

 

Golf Tournament- Allen, Texas, April 18

Brookshire’s will help sponsor the 22nd annual Lions Club golf tournament. Funds raised benefit the charities of the Allen Lions Club.

 

Great Camden Clean Up Campaign- Camden, Ark., April 18

Brookshire’s will again help support the Great Camden Clean Up. Volunteers will clean the streets throughout the city.

 

WALKopoly- Greenville, Texas, April 18

Brookshire’s will again help sponsor this year’s WALKopoly to benefit Drugfree Greenville.

 

Derrick Days Rodeo- Corsicana, Texas, April 17-18

Brookshire’s and Ole Foods are excited to help sponsor the annual Derrick Days Rodeo. Look for the Brookshire’s/Ole Foods chute!

 

Tour de Cypress- Mt. Vernon, Texas, April 17-18

Brookshire’s is pleased to participate in this year’s Tour de Cypress and Hero’s Barbecue, organized by the Mount Vernon Rotary Club. Proceeds benefit the many Rotary charities.

 

Pearls & Promises- Tyler, Texas, April 17

The 4th annual Pearl & Promises Gala will again be held at Villa di Felicita. The night of dinner and dancing raises funds to support health care services for underserved women and children provided by the FamilyCARE Center Obstetrics and Pediatric clinics.

 

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner- Tyler, Texas, April 17

Bethesda Health Clinic will hold its Sixth Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to salute the many volunteers who make the clinic possible. Brookshire’s is pleased to have the opportunity to help the clinic thank the community for their dedicated work.

 

Fish Fry & Silent Auction- Pine Bluff, Ark., April 17

Brookshire’s will again help sponsor the Neighbor to Neighbor annual fish fry and silent auction. Proceeds benefit Neighbor to Neighbor’s ongoing food programs, utility assistance, and prescription programs.

 

Brookshire’s Relays- Delhi, La., April 16

Brookshire’s will again sponsor this track and field meet for local schools. Brookshire’s participation provides trophies for the event.

 

Spaghetti Supper- Tyler, Texas, April 16

Brookshire’s will once again help sponsor the South Tyler Rotary’s spaghetti supper. The proceeds benefit Junior Achievement, Boy Scouts, East Texas Crisis Center, Habitat for Humanity and other non-profits.

 

Special Olympics- Commerce, Texas, April 4

Brookshire’s is proud to help sponsor the Special Olympics meet of northeast Texas. The meet is organized by the Kiwanis Club of Commerce and hosts more than 400 athletes.

 

Community Clean Up- Commerce, Texas, April 4

Brookshire’s will again help support the “Big Event” community clean up with a donation for food and supplies.

 

Special Olympics- Mabank, Texas, April 4

Brookshire’s is happy to help support the athletes and volunteers of the Special Olympics. Brookshire’s helps provide lunch for all participants that day.

 

Rose Rudman Park Clean-Up- Tyler, Texas, April 4

Keep Tyler Beautiful will once again host the annual Rose Rudman Park Creek Clean-Up event. Brookshire’s helps support this event each year.

 

Golf Classic- Monroe, La., April 3

Brookshire’s is pleased to be a sponsor of the ULM College of Pharmacy golf classic. The classic raises money to support the Kitty Degree Student Learning Resource Center/Library fund.

 

Big Ranch Round Up- Tyler, Texas, April 2

This dinner event is the largest fundraiser for Azleway, Inc. Azleway is home to the Azleway Boys’ Ranch and Children’s Services.

 

Big Ranch Round-Up- Tyler, Texas, April 2

The Big Ranch Round-Up is an event full of first-class entertainment, barbecue and a live and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the new distribution center for Azleway Boys’ Ranch and Children’s Services.

 

Spelling Bee- Atlanta, Texas, April 2

A team from Brookshire’s will participate in this year’s Spelling Bee sponsored by the Atlanta Rotary Club. Proceeds benefit area school scholarships, camp, dental outreach programs, the Knights program and many more.