Lincoln Financial Becomes Founding Partner of the Cobbs Creek Foundation
The partnership will further the development of community education, networking and mentorship programs at Cobbs Creek Golf and Education Campus
The Cobbs Creek Golf and Education Campus will offer cutting-edge educational enrichment and opportunities to better prepare students for the future. At the heart of the campus is the TGR Learning Lab Philadelphia, the second-ever of its kind, a 30,000-square-foot facility with a full-time instructional staff to provide students (grades 1-12) with free year-round access to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) education as well as college access and career readiness programs. The after-school, weekend and summer programs will reach 4,500-plus local children and families per year. As a Founding Partner, Lincoln Financial and the Lincoln Financial Foundation will assist the Cobbs Creek Foundation and the TGR Foundation in co-developing and offering financial literacy programs for kids, families and adults. Chris Neczypor, Chief Financial Officer, Lincoln Financial, will join the Cobbs Creek Foundation Executive Committee Board of Advisors, bringing significant expertise in all areas of finance and strategy to the Board.
“Lincoln Financial has a proud history of community partnership in the
“The Cobbs Creek Foundation and Lincoln Financial share a deep commitment to fostering positive change for the communities we serve and creating opportunities that promote financial, physical and social-emotional wellness,” said Cobbs Creek Foundation President Jeff Shanahan. “By combining our efforts, we are confident we can create measurable personal and economic outcomes that will benefit families for generations to come.”
The Cobbs Creek Golf and Education Campus will open in phases over the next two years with the TGR Learning Lab opening this spring and the TGR Design short course opening this summer. The central hub building of the campus will be named to recognize Lincoln Financial’s Founding Partnership and is scheduled to open in fall 2025. The new 42,000-square-foot marquis building on the campus will include an indoor/outdoor golf practice facility, golf entertainment venue, first-class restaurant, event space, Heritage Center and golf Pro Shop. Beginning this summer, renowned golf course architects Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner, who both have strong ties to the
For more information on the Cobbs Creek Golf and Education Campus, visit www.cobbscreekgolf.org. For information on the Cobbs Creek Foundation, visit www.cobbscreek.org.
About Lincoln Financial
Lincoln Financial helps people confidently plan for their vision of a successful financial future. As of December 31, 2024, approximately 17 million customers trust our guidance and solutions across four core businesses – annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. As of December 31, 2024, the company has
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 the
About TGR Foundation
For more than 28 years, TGR Foundation has worked to create a world where opportunity is universal and potential is limitless. With an unwavering commitment to positively impacting youth from under-resourced communities, its mission is to empower students to pursue their passions through education. TGR Foundation helps students learn, grow and prepare for their futures through a network of TGR Learning Labs and national programs focused on STEAM educational enrichment, health and well-being and career and college career readiness. To learn more, visit TGRFoundation.org and Phladelphia.TGRLearningLab.org.
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