In 1996, Mission of Hope began its journey with a simple but powerful mission: to share hope with those in need throughout the Appalachian region. From the very beginning, Chick-fil-A® Knoxville has been by our side, standing as a loyal partner in spreading that hope.

This year, Chick-fil-A Knoxville once again played a pivotal role as the Presenting Sponsor of our annual Chick-fil-A® & Mission of Hope Golf Classic. Their contributions not only made the event possible but also helped ensure that our Back to School program remains strong, providing school supplies, clothes, and smiles to thousands of children in need.

A Partnership That Extends Beyond the Classic

Chick-fil-A Knoxville doesn’t just step up for the Golf Classic. They are a year-round partner for Mission of Hope, contributing in countless ways to our programs. For the Classic, they generously provided delicious meals for our players and volunteers, goodies for participant bags, and door prizes that made the day even more special.

We want to extend a special thank you to Lori Berryhill, Chick-fil-A’s Marketing Director, for pulling together all the details and helping create such a fantastic event. We also want to recognize the incredible group of Chick-fil-A Knoxville Owners/Operators who make this partnership possible: Eddie Halliday, Marshall Wilkins, Greg Jones, Tim Whittemore, Greg Harb, Frankie Turner, Terry Rowell, Logan McKay, Justin Young, Mandy Cooper, Derek Allen, & David Jacobi.

Looking Ahead to the Future

As we look back on our 21 years of collaboration, we are filled with gratitude. Chick-fil-A Knoxville’s generosity, compassion, and dedication have made a real difference in the lives of those we serve. Their commitment allows us to continue our work and reach even more families in need.

We look forward to many more years of partnership and to the continued impact we can make together. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Chick-fil-A Knoxville, for standing with Mission of Hope and helping us share hope with Appalachia!