The 41st annual U.S. Venture Open, held on August 12, raised $5,395,972 to help end poverty in Northeast Wisconsin. The event also raised over $1.1 million for tornado response and rebuilding efforts in communities impacted by this year’s devastating storms.
Event Details
The event brought together 1,008 golfers and more than 1,300 dinner attendees for the nation’s largest one-day charity event dedicated to ending poverty. Former NFL quarterback and philanthropist Tim Tebow was the guest of honor.
Since its start in 1986, the U.S. Venture Open has raised more than $80 million and granted $63 million through the Basic Needs Giving Partnership. The partnership supports innovative programs aimed at addressing the root causes of poverty and helping individuals and families build greater stability.
Original reporting: WHBY (Appleton) — read the source article.
