Talking With Tommy Viola of The Charlotte Knights About The Knights Week of Giving

CHARLOTTE, NC– Not even a pandemic can stop the Charlotte Knights from helping out in the community. Everyday this week, the Knights have been volunteering at different non-profits in the area. On Rising, the Knights VP of Communications Tommy Viola talks about how the week has been and gives an update on the teams Knights Care for CLT Campaign.

Members of the team’s front office, as well as Homer The Dragon, recently represented the Charlotte Knights in the community during the team’s annual “Week of Giving” presented by Truist. Last week, the team announced that their “Knights Care 4 CLT” initiative raised over $125,000 for healthcare workers, seven local-area charities, and Knights’ employees (part-time, game-day, and full-time) who are in need.

The seven organizations receiving the allocated funds — a total of $40,000 — include Bright Blessings, Care Ring, Classroom Central, Promising Pages, Roof Above, Second Harvest Food Bank, and A Child’s Place | Thompson Child & Family Focus. The Knights’ front office staff committed to a goal of 500 community service hours through non-profits, blood drive contributions, and an educational outreach program as part of the Knights Care 4 CLT campaign. To date, the Knights have given 550+ hours back to the community through various in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities.