Partners
Partnerships With a Purpose
We invite businesses, organizations, and individuals to support First Responders of the Triad through event sponsorships, corporate giving, in-kind contributions, and long-term partnerships. Your support helps fund meaningful assistance for first responders while giving your organization visible involvement in the communities you serve.
Why partner
Humble Beginnings
Powerful Partnerships
Lasting Impact
First Responders of the Triad began with one golf tournament and a group of people who believed local first responders deserved more than thanks. Every sponsor and partner since then has helped carry that commitment further.
Be Part of a Local Story
What started in the Triad has grown because businesses, neighbors, and organizations chose to step forward. Your partnership helps write the next chapter.
Bring Your People Into the Mission
Give employees, clients, and friends a meaningful way to stand behind the people who protect the communities they call home.
Help Create the Next Impact Story
Every partnership strengthens our ability to respond—whether that means helping a family rebuild, funding critical equipment, or supporting a program that keeps vulnerable residents safe.
Partnerships in action
Tunnel to Towers
After Tunnel to Towers paid off the mortgage of fallen Greensboro Police Officer Philip Dale Nix, First Responders of the Triad became a proud sponsor and made a long-term commitment to the organization’s mission. Since then, direct support from First Responders of the Triad and matching gifts from our sponsors have contributed more than $120,000—and the partnership continues to grow. Together, we remain committed to honoring fallen heroes and supporting the families they leave behind.
$120K+
Contributed through First Responders of the Triad and sponsor matches
Featured 2026 sponsorship
Put Your Organization Behind the Tournament
The 8th Annual Golf Tournament is our current sponsorship priority. A Night to Honor Our Heroes is now preserved as a completed event and community partnership.
Featured event · October 2, 2026
8th Annual Golf Tournament
Join our signature fundraiser and help pursue a $250,000 goal for North Carolina first responders.
$500–$35,000
Opportunities from hole sponsorships to the presenting partnership
Team entries, silent-auction donations, contest sponsorships, and direct contributions are also welcome.
Past event · September 11, 2026
A Night to Honor Our Heroes
Our community gathered for an evening of remembrance, music, and support benefiting First Responders of the Triad.
Venture X Greensboro and RLR Wealth Management of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC helped bring this meaningful event to life.
Community and mission partners
Stronger Together
These organizations have hosted events, opened doors, or worked beside First Responders of the Triad to turn generosity into meaningful support.
Founded by First Responders of the Triad co-founders Herbert B. Parks and Patrick Donnelly
Co-creator and host of A Night to Honor Our Heroes
Co-creator of A Night to Honor Our Heroes
National mission partner
Western North Carolina Firefighters Association
Disaster-relief partner
Tournament venue partner
Our sponsors
A Growing Network of Sponsors and Partners
Their generosity helps First Responders of the Triad stand beside first responders, their families, and the organizations that serve our communities.
Become a FROT Partner