JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Lincoln University Athletic Department and the KWAME Foundation announced on Tuesday (Dec. 13) an historic partnership to benefit the LU men's and women's golf programs.
The KWAME Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Kwame Building Group of St. Louis, Mo., has provided a gift to extensively renovate the Lincoln University Golf Center. This will include the installation of two fully interactive golf simulators, improved flooring, lockers for LU golfers and other equipment.
"We could not be more excited to commemorate the KWAME Foundation's historic commitment to the only HBCU men's and women's golf programs in the state of Missouri," said Dr. Kevin Wilson, Vice President for Advancement, Athletics and Campus Recreation. "Similar to emerging groups of philanthropists across the country, the KWAME Foundation is passionate about providing our students with access to the game of golf and equipping them with the tools to compete with anyone."
"On behalf of the Lincoln University Golf programs, I extend my deepest appreciation to the KWAME Foundation for their partnership. I am grateful for their desire to see progress and a culture of competitiveness in HBCU golf," said
Kortland Ware, Director of Golf. "Support from the KWAME Foundation will expedite our development into a program that will make our alumni, the Jefferson City community, and the Show Me state proud."
About the Kwame Building Group and the KWAME Foundation.
One of the principles upon which Kwame Building Group was founded was to provide opportunities for growth, development and leadership to young professionals. As an extension of that principle – and in alignment with our holistic approach to sustainability – KWAME supports various education and mentorship focused organizations. In addition, through the KWAME Foundation, KWAME Building Group endows scholarships at various institutions of higher learning across the country in order to assist in removing the financial barrier that exists for many minority and first generation college students.
KWAME is proud to support quality not-for-profit organizations in each of the communities across the nation they call home. Employees – through donation of money, time or talents – are committed to ensuring that the community is better because of KWAME's presence and commitment to them.
For more information on how the KWAME Foundation is making an impact, visit
https://kwamebuildinggroup.com/features/.