The Annual Don Harris Charity Golf Classic benefitted the Arthritis Foundation for the first five years until they moved their headquarters to Houston. Because Don Harris wanted to make sure that the money raised would help the people of San Antonio, for the last six years, this golf tournament has been changing the lives of thousands of families, seniors, children and youth that turn to Family Service Association for hope.
Family Service Association of San Antonio has been improving the lives of individuals and families and strengthening their communities since 1903. Family Service helps children overcome abuse and neglect; helps seniors remain in the comfort of their own home while being independent; supports parents to build strong and healthy relationships with each other in order to be better role models for their children; supports military families and their children affected by the war; helps at risk youth to remain in school, away from drugs, out of gangs and go on to higher education. Family Service promotes volunteerism, self sustainability and a healthy lifestyle for all ages.
“So far, through the tournament, Don has raised over $250,000 for Family Service’s families in need” says Nancy L. Hard, President/CEO for Family Service. “Don is a passionate advocate for our community, but one of the very best qualities about him is that he TRULY cares about the people we serve,” added Hard.
“He never stops looking for ways to help, not just us, but the entire community, his heart is huge and he gives freely of himself and never wants to be glorified for what he does, he just wants to help. He is a treasure!” added Hard.
Recently Harris was honored as a Headliner Awards Recipient at the San Antonio Professional Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications and was given the Edna McGaffey Media Excellence Award. He said that he was humbled by the award and recognized his wife Julie, his sons, his parents, his colleagues and the community. He said that he considers himself to be very fortunate to have a family that supports him and shares the same beliefs.
Yes, Harris has helped us change the lives of thousands of people in our community, but what doesn’t change is his commitment to making a positive difference for children, seniors, youth and families.
Family Service is very grateful to Don Harris and WOAI–TV, for supporting Family Service’s mission and truly making a difference by paying it forward. We are also grateful for our partnership with NSIDE Publications as they support our cause and help us to deliver our message.
