The Samuel Staten, Sr. Charitable Trust, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, celebrated its 25th annual Charity Golf Classic on May 28, at Spring Mill Country Club in Ivyland. The event raised over $170,000, bringing the total funds raised over the past 25 years to more than $3.4 million.
This milestone event highlighted the significant positive impact of organized labor on the community, continuing the legacy of founder Samuel Staten, Sr. and his mission of service.
The “Making A Difference” Award for this landmark year was presented to Julio Palomo, assistant business manager and special assistant to Ryan N. Boyer, Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia/Baltimore/Washington Laborers’ District Council LiUNA.
During the event’s banquet, The Samuel Staten, Sr. Charitable Trust presented a $10,000 grant to Shriners Children’s Hospital – Philadelphia, the chosen charity of Palomo. Additionally, a check was presented to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region, including a $25,000 donation to the RMH Family Room on the Oncology Unit at CHOP and a $10,000 donation to the RMH Care Mobile.
Proceeds from this event also benefit various 501(c)(3) charities, including the Qa’id Staten Memorial Scholarship Fund, which is currently accepting applications for its fall 2024 scholarship cycle until the July 1 deadline. Visit statencharitabletrust.org to apply.
“Samuel Staten, Sr. Charitable Trust’s donation to the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will benefit hundreds of families and children in Philadelphia,” said Susan Campbell, chief executive officer of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region. “We are incredibly grateful for their generous support, which helps us continue to deliver much-needed services. Our three Family Rooms provide rest spaces for families at local hospitals, offering meals, activities, laundry and other amenities — just steps from their children’s bedside. Our Care Mobile provides free dental care for children in underserved areas of North Philadelphia.”
