Building community through partnership.
MMJGA has joined forces with a number of organizations to grow the game of golf and include urban minority young people facing economic and other barriers to the sport. We work especially closely with the following organizations:
Professional Golf Association
The PGA has recognized the value of MMJGA and supports our programs. In 2002, this partnership also resulted in 30 community service agencies coordinating to send over 600 young people to championship tournament and golf clinics. This partnership is also an integral part of MMJGA's recruitment for participants in its program.
Grants and Other Funding
- For the Good of the Game Grant, USGA
By empowering organizations that reach out to children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and individuals with disabilities, the USGA brings the game to more than 150,000 kids each year. Grant awards support instructional programs, caddie and other work-based curriculums, and the construction of facilities that make the game both more affordable and accessible.
- Growth of the Game Grant, The PGA Foundation
The PGA Foundation is dedicated to providing young people of every ability, race, gender, social and economic background an opportunity to experience the game of golf and learn vital life lessons. The PGA Foundation achieves its mission through programs that enrich the lives of those involved, and provide educational, employment and scholarship opportunities.
- Celebrating Communites Of Color Grant, General Mills Foundation
In 2006, The Minnesota Minority Junior Golf Association was one of 50 nonprofit recipients of the 2005 General Mills Celebrating Communities of Color Grant. Since 2004, this grant has served nearly 105,000 people in the metro area, most of whom are people of color. The General Mills Foundation grants are targeted to youth nutrition and fitness, arts and culture, education, and social services.
- Wal-Mart "Giving Back" Golf Tournament
In 2006 and 2007, Wal-Mart teamed up with 3M for their Annual "Giving Back" Golf Tournament held at Tartan Park Golf Course in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Wal-Mart generously made the MMJGA the beneficiary of the proceeds to fund our scholarship program and assist with operating expenses.
- Annual Fundraising Tournament
Since 1999 the MMJGA has held an annual fundraising tournament to support our program. Click here for info about this year's tournament!
We also wish to express our sincerest appreciation to the friends of the MMJGA who contribute to our organization as individuals or as corporate sponsors. Your contributions are making a difference in the lives of youth every year. Thank you.