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Community Impact

The partnership includes a $3 million community investment that will support nonprofits throughout the Tampa Bay region, focusing on food insecurity, education, and health and wellness initiatives.

Benchmark International and the Lightning Foundation will work together to identify and amplify causes that strengthen the region’s foundation and empower the people who call it home.

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At Benchmark International, we are committed to offering our time and energy to be part of life-changing experiences for people in need. Learn more about our Benchmark Cares initiatives beyond the partnership.

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Community Blogs

Lightning Foundation Partnership: Voices of Benchmark are Impacting the Tampa Bay CommunityAt Benchmark International, giving back is more than a commitment; it’s a core part of who we are. Through our partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning, we’re proud to support the communities where we live and work, focusing our efforts on three key pillars: Health, Education, and Food Insecurity. How Benchmark International and the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation Are Supporting Families Across Tampa BayNearly 689,000 people across Tampa Bay face food insecurity. More than 1,000 children remain on mentorship waitlists, while access to care and mental health support continues to present a critical need. These numbers underscore where support can meaningfully shift outcomes. Benchmark International Hosts Food Drive Supporting Metropolitan Ministries with the Tampa Bay LightningBenchmark International recently welcomed members of the Tampa Bay Lightning to its headquarters in Tampa, FL, for a charitable initiative centered on one urgent priority: addressing food insecurity across the Tampa Bay region. Benchmark International unterstützt Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay während des National Mentoring MonthWie sieht Bildung außerhalb des Klassenzimmers aus? Sie sieht aus wie Mentoren, Momente der Verbundenheit und junge Menschen, die daran erinnert werden, dass sie nicht allein sind.Benchmark International and Vinik Sports Group Supports Metropolitan Ministries with a $25,000 ContributionBenchmark International is proud to continue its commitment to meaningful community impact through a $25,000 donation to Metropolitan Ministries, a leading Tampa Bay nonprofit dedicated to supporting families facing food insecurity and housing instability. The check was presented by Tyrus O’Neill, alongside Steve Griggs (CEO of Vinik Sports Group), Titus O’Neil (philanthropist and former WWE athlete), and Elizabeth Frazier (Head of the Lightning Foundation).Benchmark International unterstützt Feeding Tampa BayBenchmark International hat sich mit der Vinik Sports Group (VSG) für eine Freiwilligeninitiative im Lager von Feeding Tampa Bay zusammengetan, wo unsere Teams gemeinsam Lebensmittelkisten für Familien in der Region zusammenstellten.