Participants will Tee Off to Bring Job Opportunities to Youth Aging Out of Foster Care in Texas
HOUSTON, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Petra Cares, the non-profit arm of Petra Automotive Products, is excited to announce the 1st Annual Driving Futures Golf Tournament, a high-impact fundraising event dedicated to helping young adults aging out of foster care build careers in the automotive industry. The tournament will take place at the scenic Highland Pines Golf Club in Porter, Texas, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, with a 1:00 PM shotgun start.
This isn’t just another round of golf—it’s a chance to put your swing to work for a life-changing cause. All proceeds from the tournament will help Petra Cares create lasting change through training, mentorship, education and finally, a career for some of our most vulnerable young people.
“We’ve seen the lasting impact of these donations in the youth we serve every day. We don’t just use these funds for training, we provide the classes, but we also give mentorship, help with purchasing their technician tools, provide life skills training, and even serve meals,” said Arnold Gacita Sr., Founder of Petra Cares. “For some of our graduates this is the first real support they have experienced from an adult. We try to provide all of the love, support, and guidance these young people need to make real change in their lives and then encourage them to pass that on to our community.”
Your Impact in Action:
Since its founding, Petra Cares has served 106 students, with a 79% graduation rate and a 71% job placement rate—real numbers that reflect real lives changed. Each dollar raised helps build brighter futures and stronger communities.
“Petra didn’t just give me a job when I had nowhere else to turn. I was living out of my car. They provided a path to success and a real career. What made Petra truly special was the community; it felt like family, like I had brothers by my side. Huge thanks to Brian Meza for always showing up and making sure we were cared for, and to Mr. Schield for teaching us not just the mechanics but valuable life lessons. Petra is the best company I’ve seen, dedicated to lifting up those who are less fortunate,” said Levi Patterson, Former Petra Cares graduate and current employee at Mac Haik Ford.
Event Details
- When: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
- Where: Highland Pines Golf Club, 6700 Highland Pines Drive, Porter, TX 77365
- Schedule:
11:00 AM – Player Arrival & Driving Range Warm-Up
12:00 PM – Lunch Served
1:00 PM – Shotgun Start
5:00 PM – Dinner, Awards, & Prizes
- Format: Four-Person Scramble
Participants will enjoy a full day of premium hospitality, camaraderie, and competition, including lunch, dinner, swag bags, on-course contests, raffle prizes, and an awards celebration.
Sponsorships & Foursomes Available
Scan the QR Code or visit https://petra-cares.org/golf-tournament to sign up, donate, or become a sponsor today.
For more information on Petra Cares and the Driving Futures Golf Tournament, contact: Kimberly Elliott at: kelliott@petra-cares.org or 281-224-3130, or visit: https://petra-cares.org.
About Petra Cares
Petra Cares is dedicated to supporting young adults transitioning out of foster care and homeless, at-risk youth. Our mission is to eliminate barriers and offer exceptional training opportunities to empower our students to graduate, secure employment, and build stable futures for themselves and their families, thereby creating a ripple effect of positive change for generations to come.
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