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Published October 15, 2025
Tee Off Against Child Abuse Charity Golf Tournament Unites Community for a Cause
Memphis, TN – September 26, 2025 – Nearly 100 golfers came together yesterday at Memphis National Golf Club in Collierville for the Tee Off Against Child Abuse Charity Golf Tournament, raising vital funds to support SchoolSeed Foundation and its work through Kindred Place Family Counseling Center.
Hosted in partnership with the Exchange Club of Greater Memphis, the annual tournament drew business leaders, community advocates, and supporters committed to strengthening families across Memphis.
“We are deeply grateful for the incredible turnout at the Exchange Club of Greater Memphis Charity Golf Tournament held at Memphis National Golf Club. Nearly 100 golfers came together in support of our mission, and every dollar raised will directly benefit families through Kindred Place. We also extend heartfelt thanks to our sponsors—State Systems, Inc., First Horizon, Nike, Coca-Cola Consolidated, TNT Sound, Flash Staffing, Select Wealth, Merrill Lynch, and many others—for standing with us in this important work to strengthen families and protect children,” said Vincent J. McCaskill, President and CEO of SchoolSeed Foundation.
About Kindred Place: Healing Families, Preventing Child Abuse
Kindred Place, a program of SchoolSeed Foundation, provides family counseling, trauma-informed therapy, and abuse-prevention services to children and parents across Memphis. Licensed therapists work with families navigating crisis, stress, and the lasting effects of trauma, helping them develop healthier relationships and stronger coping strategies.
Since its re-establishment under SchoolSeed’s leadership, Kindred Place has become a pillar of hope for Memphis families, serving hundreds of children and parents with accessible mental health services that directly reduce cycles of abuse, violence, and neglect.
SchoolSeed’s Broader Commitment to Memphis
While Kindred Place is central to its mission, SchoolSeed’s impact extends far beyond counseling. The foundation has a proven track record of stabilizing families by managing resources that support:
Housing initiatives to reduce instability.
Food security programs ensuring families have reliable access to meals.
Partnerships with schools to foster safe, nurturing learning environments.
Community-driven projects that strengthen resilience and opportunity.
SchoolSeed is widely recognized as a trusted strategic partner that aligns philanthropic, corporate, and community resources to meet urgent needs and build long-term solutions.
A Partnership Rooted in Community Impact
The collaboration between the Exchange Club of Greater Memphis and SchoolSeed Foundation through the Tee Off Against Child Abuse Golf Tournament demonstrates a shared commitment: to protect children, empower families, and build a safer, stronger Memphis. As SchoolSeed continues to expand its reach through Kindred Place and other community initiatives, the success of this year’s tournament ensures that more children and families will find healing, hope, and stability in the months ahead.
