NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 6, 2025 --- The Hoag Classic, Orange County’s exclusive PGA TOUR Champions event, has partnered with Chipotle Mexican Grill to support kindness in local schools through the “Chip-In” for Kindness Grant initiative. Five Newport Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD) schools have each been awarded a $1,000 grant to implement programs that foster kindness in their communities.

The Hoag Classic and Chipotle are proud to announce that Corona Del Mar Middle School, TeWinkle Middle School, Early College High School, Estancia High School and Back Bay High School have been selected as the first-ever recipients of the “Chip-In” for Kindness Grant.

“The Hoag Classic is proud to support local students through initiatives like Student Day, which encourages young fans to engage with the tournament in a meaningful way,” said Andrew Guarni, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hoag. “Thanks to Chipotle’s generosity, the ‘Chip-In’ for Kindness Grant will help foster a culture of kindness in our schools, aligning with our commitment to giving back to the community and inspiring the next generation.”

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