Cobbs Creek Foundation's November Newsletter

Welcome to the November edition of the Cobbs Creek Foundation Newsletter! Do you want the inside scoop about what's happening at the Cobbs Creek Campus?


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Mike O'Neill named Executive Vice President

In this role, O’Neill will be responsible for the organization’s advancement and development efforts, cultivating and maintaining corporate partnerships, and securing government funding, along with other senior duties.


O’Neill has spent his career working for numerous educational institutions and nonprofits in advancement and senior leadership roles, including 14 years at Villanova University, where he led a historic $763 million campaign at the Main Line university. Most recently, O’Neill founded Beneficence Partners, a bespoke consulting firm committed to propelling mission-driven organizations forward by maximizing philanthropic investment and creating sustainable cultures of giving.


O’Neill received his BA in English and MBA in Communications and Media Management from Fordham University. He currently serves on the board of trustees at LaSalle Academy in Philadelphia, the golf committee at Union League Liberty Hill, and is a member of the Irish American Business Chamber & Network. Mike and his family reside in Newtown Square, PA.

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2023 Thanksgiving Dignity Drive Recap

We are grateful for everyone who helped us provide 1,200 Meals in the West Philadelphia Community this Thanksgiving!

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Thanksgiving Drive Recap Video

2023 Holiday Drive

We are teaming up with the TGR Learning Lab for our 2023 Holiday Drive. We appreciate all your support! #changingthegame

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Reservoir Liner Installation Underway

We're thrilled to share that installation of our reservoir's liner is underway, marking significant progress in our project. With each step forward, we're getting closer to beginning construction on our TGR Learning Lab building. Your continued support means the world to us.


Thank you for your continued support, and stay tuned for updates!

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Check out one of our favorite fall picks!

1916 Cobbs Creek Crew Neck

Cobbs Creek crewneck sweatshirt printed distressed Cobbs Creek 1916 Philadelphia on front in color Heather Grey.

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About Cobbs Creek Foundation 

The Cobbs Creek Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established in 2018 to restore the Cobbs Creek Golf Course and to return the site to its status as one of Philadelphia’s historical landmarks. In partnership with local schools and community members, the Foundation’s mission is to create a state-of-the-art, economically sustainable golf and educational campus that provides opportunity for the youth of Philadelphia by serving their academic, athletic, and social-emotional needs. To learn more about the Cobbs Creek Foundation, visit www.cobbscreek.org.


About TGR Foundation, A Tiger Woods Charity 

For more than 25 years, TGR Foundation has worked to create a world where opportunity is universal and potential is limitless. With an unwavering commitment to impact youth from under-resourced communities, its mission is to empower students to pursue their passions through education. TGR Foundation helps students connect passion with purpose through signature programs focused on in-person project-based learning, skills development, college access, career preparation and educator professional development. For more information visit TGRFoundation.org or connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

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