Golf Tourney Raises $37K For Granite United Way

PORTSMOUTH, NH — Golfers enjoyed a day at the links at the Abenaqui Country Club in Rye on Sept. 8 while raising $37,500 for the Granite United Way.

For the 32nd time, the Seabrook Station Golf Tournament, organized by employees of NextEra Energy Seabrook LLC, raised money for the nonprofit. This year was their most successful tournament to date.

“The support our community receives from Seabrook Station is truly inspiring,” Patrick Tufts, the president and CEO of Granite United Way, said. “They provide financial support to ensure critical programs are available to our neighbors, and their team is among our most active volunteers. They are always ready to step up and help out our community.”

Workers at the plant have supported the Granite United Way for many years with several initiatives. In the spring, workers held a community baby shower which raised money to purchase diapers for those in need. More than $4,200 was raised for backpacks for kids — with 1,000 backpacks given to kindergartners. Dozens of volunteers, too, have offered “sweat equity” at five different Day of Caring projects, too.

“We’re proud to work with Granite United Way to help make the Seacoast an even better place to live, work and raise a family,” Kyle Barry, operations director at Seabrook Station and active member of Granite United Way’s local Community Impact Committee. “We know that when we work with United Way, our donations stay local, and if we can help community members learn, earn and be healthy, we support the needs of our entire community.”

Lauren Wool, the senior area director for Granite United Way’s Greater Seacoast Region, said the company’s workers continued to provide meaningful support for nonprofits.

“No one organization can solve community needs alone but working collaboratively results in helping so many of those who live and work in this community,” she said.

Cutline: Josh Greene, Seabrook senior engineer and tournament organizer; Linda Lorrey, director of individual engagement at Granite United Way; Brian Booth, Seabrook site vice president; Patrick Tufts, president and CEO of Granite United Way; Colby Gamester, board member for Granite United Way; Kerry Folkins, corporate engagement director at Granite United Way; Kyle Barry, Seabrook operations director.

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