Businesses

CareSource employees raised over $255,000 for three nonprofits focused on children’s literacy, family stability, and community well-being during their annual workplace giving campaign. The initiative highlights CareSource’s commitment to community support and encourages a corporate culture of empathy, with a positive impact on families and children throughout Ohio.

Sport Clips Haircuts has raised $1.22 million in its 2025 “Help A Hero” campaign to support veterans pursuing education. Since 2013, it has contributed over $16 million to the VFW scholarship program, emphasizing community compassion. This initiative highlights the need for empathy as veterans transition to civilian life, fostering a legacy of support.

The Joey Logano Foundation has provided a $100,000 grant to Youth Villages, supporting their LifeSet program for young adults transitioning out of foster care. This partnership aims to offer crucial resources for independent living, addressing homelessness and unemployment. It reflects a commitment to empathy and meaningful support for vulnerable youth.

Fifteen Central Florida business executives participated in Habitat for Humanity’s Executive Build 2025 on Oct. 6, aligning with World Habitat Day to combat the affordable housing crisis. They constructed a home for a local family while raising awareness about housing accessibility, emphasizing community cooperation to achieve affordable homeownership.

ProLift Garage Doors of Amarillo is hosting its third annual food drive on October 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at United Supermarket to support FILL WITH HOPE, which addresses student hunger in Canyon ISD. This initiative aims to help over 1,600 children facing food insecurity in the community.

Jersey Mike’s Subs partnered with Best Buddies International, donating 20 percent of sales from over 3,100 locations on October 11-12 to support inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The collaboration also aims to create employment opportunities for individuals with IDD in Jersey Mike’s restaurants, enhancing workplace culture.

Sherwood Cares, the charitable foundation of Sherwood Country Club, raised over $1.5 million at its “Havana Nights” gala on Sept. 21, 2025. The funds will support local nonprofits addressing children’s medical, educational, nutrition, and safety needs. The event attracted over 350 guests and featured comedian Heather McDonald as a speaker.