Northern California PGA Foundation
Impacting Lives Through Golf
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
*It is a fact that suicide is a major issue among military veterans, with recent statistical studies showing that 22 veterans a day commit suicide. PGA HOPE is working to change this statistic. *Participants of PGA HOPE programs include military veterans living with physical or cognitive challenges such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and amputees, among other challenges. *The Department of Veterans Affairs research and clinical experience verify that physical activity is important to maintaining good health, speeding recovery and improving overall quality of life. For many injured veterans, adaptive sports provide their first exposure to physical activity after injury. *PGA HOPE programming is fully funded by the NCPGA Foundation and offered at NO COST for military veterans.
Our programs
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PGA HOPE Northern California
PGA HOPE Northern California (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship program of the NCPGA Foundation. PGA HOPE Northern California (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) introduces golf to all military Veterans regardless of age, sex, or branch of service in order to enhance their mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. It is a therapeutic program to aid in the rehabilitation process for all Veterans, with the majority served being disabled Veterans. Veterans learn the rules of the game, and for those already familiar with it, the professionals help them refine their skills. As many Veterans struggle with civilian life, the game of golf helps them transition and find meaning and hope. VA Secretary Robert McDonald stated, "I am confident that our Veterans will use this introduction as a platform to reenergize their competitive spirit, as well as to reengage back into their communities."
PGA HOPE is the only Veteran adaptive sports program led by PGA Professionals and apprentices certified in adaptive golf instruction for Veterans with varying levels of disabilities, and acts in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
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PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of the Northern California PGA Foundation. PGA HOPE introduces golf to veterans with disabilities to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. PGA HOPE has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Veterans Affairs, which enables recreational therapists to refer veterans to the PGA HOPE program as a form of therapy. PGA HOPE is the ONLY sports program taught by PGA Professionals specially trained in adaptive sports instruction, endorsed by the Veteran's Administration.
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Northern California PGA Foundation
Board of directorsas of 01/19/2022
Len Dumas, PGA
Northern California Section, PGA of America
Term: 2019 -
Tim Burr, PGA
Blackhawk Country Club
Term: 2019 - 2021
Mark Killeen
Full Turn Direct
Frank LaRosa
Frank LaRosa & Associates
Andy Dolich
Dolich Consulting
Richard Cerussi
TPP Advisors
Bob Hoffman
Type A Group
Lydia Morasky
Retired Merrill Lynch/BoA
Dede Moriarty, PGA
Presidio Golf Club
Bob Epperly, PGA
Antelope Greens Golf Course
Morgan Davies, PGA
Contra Costa Country Club
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Equity strategies
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- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.