Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., a leading manufacturer of electrical and electronic products, from energy systems to heat pumps, invited spectators to visit the Mitsubishi Electric tent in the Fan Village during the Mitsubishi Electric Classic presented by Vensure for the second consecutive year. Spectators were once again invited to “chip in” to help raise up to $10,000 for the Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett to benefit the Young Adults Learning Life Skills (YALLS) program. An additional experience to this year’s event was Mitsubishi Electric’s interactive coloring wall where spectators were able to utilize their creativity while learning more about the company’s sustainability efforts. 

“It is wonderful to see the enthusiasm of Mitsubishi Electric Classic attendees as they ‘chipped in’ to support the Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett,” says Kevin R. Webb, Sr. Director of the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF). “For every chip attendees made, MEAF donated $10 to support the [YALLS program] horticulture and sustainable gardening program at the schools. The effort raised $10,000 for the schools. A ‘chip in’ was a win for disability inclusion and a more sustainable society.”

Proceeds will help to purchase a garden shed and greenhouse to continue the YALLS garden project; the garden project teaches young adults about healthy nutrition, sustainable practices, and vocational opportunities.

The company has a long history of supporting the school, including a donation of heating and cooling equipment by Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC for a new school building that opened in 2020. They have already committed to donating a state-of-the-art VRF HVAC system for the new Special Needs Schools building scheduled to open in 2026.  

“Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. has been a generous supporter for many years, and the 2024 Mitsubishi Electric Classic was just another example of their continued investment in the students and young adults we serve,” says Jamie Hamilton, Executive Director of the Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett. “The $10,000 donation, made possible by tournament spectators ‘chipping in’ for SNS, will help us expand our garden and healthy eating programs, teaching our young adults valuable skills that will last a lifetime.”