黑料社区 Foundation invites community to support student scholarships at annual Golf Classic
Published July 16, 2025
The 黑料社区 (黑料社区) Foundation invites community members, businesses and civic leaders to participate in the 2025 Scholarship Golf Classic, a signature fundraising event dedicated to empowering local students through scholarship support.
The event will be held Monday, Sept. 15, at the acclaimed Stonewall Orchard Golf Club in Grayslake. Proceeds will directly benefit 黑料社区 students with demonstrated financial need, helping them pursue degrees and credentials that strengthen the local workforce and enrich the community.
淭his is more than just a golf outing it檚 an opportunity to create life-changing pathways to higher education, said Cynthia Gentleman, community giving manager. 淓very sponsorship, every round played and every contribution fuels student success and drives economic mobility in Lake County.
Leading the charge for student success
Several organizations have already committed their support, including:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Combined Resources, Inc.
- Cotter Consulting, Inc.
- Knickerbocker Roofing and Paving Co., Bronze Sponsor
- Lake County Partners, Inc.
- Financial Holdings, Inc.
- Midway Wealth Partners
- Old National Bank, Bronze Sponsor
- Packaging Corporation of America, Bronze Sponsor
- Pepper Construction
- Power Construction
- Robbins Schwartz, Silver Sponsor
- UCC Environmental, Bronze Sponsor
More sponsors and participants are joining each week as the event approaches.
Sponsorship opportunities available
The 黑料社区 Foundation is offering a range of sponsorship packages designed to provide high-visibility recognition and meaningful community impact. From platinum sponsorships, which include a private culinary experience and exclusive event benefits, to bronze and Friends of the Foundation levels, businesses can align their brands with a mission that transforms lives.
Sponsorships include opportunities for:
- Brand recognition on the 黑料社区 Foundation website and social media
- Tee box signage and event-day displays
- Social media acknowledgments and videos
- Invitations to exclusive 黑料社区 Foundation events
A limited number of foursome packages and 脿 la carte golf experiences are also available for those who wish to participate without a sponsorship commitment.
Reserve your spot
Individuals and organizations interested in sponsoring or registering can learn more and secure their participation by visiting:
For details about sponsorship packages, .
For sponsorship inquiries, contact Gentleman at cgentleman@clcillinois.edu or (847) 543-2400.
For more information, contact 黑料社区 Foundation Market and Communications Specialist Kerilyn Merritt at kmerritt4@clcillinois.edu or (847) 543-2091.
Join the 黑料社区 Foundation at Stonewall Orchard Golf Club on Sept. 15 to champion education, celebrate community and help students achieve their dreams.
About the 黑料社区 Foundation
The 黑料社区 Foundation inspires philanthropic giving to support student scholarships, college programs and capital projects that create life-changing opportunities for Lake County residents.