CORE GROUP CARES
One of Core Group Resources' core values is placing service to others above service to one's self. As such, we take pride in our pledge to serve the best interests of our community. Core Group Cares is our community-focused initiative dedicated to fulfilling our commitment to those in need both locally and abroad.
Contact us if you'd like to learn more and volunteer to serve alongside the team.
2024
The Beacon
We had an opportunity of serving alongside The Beacon, an organization that serves individuals experiencing homelessness in Houston.
Mission of Hope Food Packing Event
Our team spent a day packaging 20,000 meals for hungry children in Haiti through Mission of Hope.
Annual Golf Tournament
This years annual golf tournament supports the USMMA Houston Alumni Chapter, funding future mariner initiatives and scholarships for Houston-area cadets. The event also featured a fundraising dinner for Frontline Response, aiding their mission to rescue individuals from human trafficking.
2023
January
The Katy Pie Run
We had the honor of being a part of the Katy Pie Run last. The Katy Pie Run raised funds for Camp Hope, a program with a mission to provide a safe space for trauma victims and post-traumatic stress victims to experience healing.
June
Camp Hope
We were honored to have the opportunity to provide food and volunteer at Camp Hope, a dedicated program aiming to create a secure haven for trauma and post-traumatic stress survivors, facilitating their journey towards healing.
July
Mission Trip To The Dominican Republic
We were given the chance to travel to the Dominican Republic, where we engaged in prayer and offered encouragement to the local pastors within the community.
April
The Houston Food Bank
We had the incredible honor of volunteering at the Houston Food Bank, sorting and packaging nutritious meals for families in need throughout the greater Houston area.
March
Top Golf Tournament
We had the pleasure of hosting our 2nd Golf Tournament with Frontline Response, raising funds to stop human sex trafficking in the city of Houston.
February
The Beacon
We had an opportunity of serving alongside The Beacon, an organization that serves individuals experiencing homelessness in Houston.
2022
Thank you for joining us at our 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Mercy Ships! Together we raised $17,000 for the crewing fund!
June: The Ballard House
In June, the Core Group Resources team got to spend time volunteering at the Ballard House! We wrote encouraging letters to the residents, staff and caregivers. We shared a breakfast and had many insightful conversations with the residents.
January: The Beacon
Our team got to spend a morning caring for people experiencing homeless by washing clothes and serving meals.
Learn more about The Beacon!
October: The Houston Food Bank
During our time at the food bank, we were able to sort the donations into different categories and throw out expired food that was not safe for consumption. This food will later be packaged for delivery to families or distribution centers like churches. Our team served a total of 40 hours, worth $780 in labor costs.
March: Charity Golf Tournament
Connie Sanchez describes her experience volunteering.
2021
The Maritime & Intermodal Topgolf Charity Night
On November 4th, Core Group Resources and Sunburst Cares hosted a great evening of TopGolf for a good cause!
This event raised funds for the PTSD FOUNDATION – CAMP HOPE, PROJECT PROTECT OUR CHILDREN AND MERCY SHIPS.
We are planning to make this an annual event each fall. We look forward to having more players join us next time!
On March 29th, 2021 We hosted our 1st Golf Tournament supporting Mercy Ships at Falcon Point Golf Club in Katy. It was a day of celebrating being outside, playing great golf, and winning prizes. We capped it off with a BBQ Buffet Dinner and Raffle! Together we were able to raise $20,000 for the Crew Fund.
Tournament Sponsors
Thank you to all who attended and to our generous sponsors!
We can’t wait for next year’s tournament!
This October, despite the pandemic, the Core Group team volunteered at the Houston Food Bank - packing food for distribution to hundreds of families in need.
This year we again partnered with More Than The Move and Operation Christmas Child. Our staff purchased toys for under-privileged kids around the world. Here more about this event from Matt Fuhrman, CEO of Core Group Resources and Jamie Hampton, Exec. Director of More Than The Move:
2019
In 2019, CGR hosted an charity night to help end Human Trafficking in Houston, to help heal heroes suffering from PTSD and help transform communities with International Care Ministries. Our 1st Maritime & Offshore Charity Night raised over $25,000 for local non-profits.
There are many ways you can participate in the Charity Night so please contact us for more information. These are the local charities Core Group Resources is proud to support financially:
PTSD Foundation of America.
“Offers post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) counseling and peer mentoring to Service Members, Veterans and their families on an individual basis and in group settings. The PTSD Foundation Of America also helps to raise awareness on PTSD in the military community through public events, media outlets, social media, service organizations, and churches.”
Elijah Rising.
“OUR MISSION IS TO END SEX TRAFFICKING THROUGH PRAYER, AWARENESS, INTERVENTION, AND RESTORATION.”
Mercy Ships.
“ Our Mission: We follow the 2000-year-old model of Jesus, bringing hope and healing to the forgotten poor.
Our Vision: Mercy Ships uses hospital ships to transform lives and serve nations, one at a time.
Our Core Values: Desiring to follow the model of Jesus, we seek to:
love God.
love and serve others.
be people of integrity.
strive for excellence in all we say and do.”