At GATE, giving back to the community has always been a part of our culture. In 2008, we formed the GATE Foundation to formalize our community philanthropy process with a mission of supporting the efforts and services that nurture and protect the well-being of “Family and Community.” We are proud of this philanthropic arm of our company and how it has continued our decades of giving to and serving the communities we serve.
GATE In The Community
Giving Back To Our Community
November 25, 2024
The GATE Foundation raises $270,000 to benefit Child Cancer Fund
The GATE Foundation, the philanthropicaffiliate of GATE Petroleum Company, raised $270,000 to benefit Child Cancer Fund at its annual charity golf tournament. Monies were raised through fundraising activities at a dinner event as well as sponsorships and registrations for the… Continue Reading
October 2, 2024
GATE STORES RAISE $20,000 FOR CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
The GATE Foundation, the philanthropic branch of Jacksonville- based organization, GATE Petroleum Company, raised $20,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH). The funds were raised in GATE convenience stores across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina through the company’s… Continue Reading
February 13, 2024
THE GATE FOUNDATION RAISES $50,000 FOR AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
The GATE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Jacksonville-based GATE Petroleum Company, and GATE customers raised $50,000 for the American Lung Association. Funds were collected July 1 – December 31, 2023 in coin boxes located at the registers of all GATE… Continue Reading
January 8, 2024
The GATE Foundation Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises $215,000 for Camp Boggy Creek
The GATE Foundation raised $215,000 to benefit Camp Boggy Creek at its annual charity golf tournament. Monies were raised through fundraising activities at a dinner event as well as via sponsorships and registrations for the 300 player golf tournament. The… Continue Reading
January 8, 2024
THE GATE FOUNDATION RAISE $48,000 FOR COMMUNITY HOSPICES
The GATE Foundation and GATE customers raised $48,000 for The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care, Heart of Hospice, Hospice of Savannah and Hospice & Palliative Care. Funds were collected January 1 – June 30, 2023 in coin boxes… Continue Reading
January 11, 2024
GATE STORES, FOUNDATION RAISE $35,000 FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
GATE Petroleum Company, and GATE customers raised $35,000 for the American Red Cross. Funds were raised in GATE convenience stores in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina through the company’s semi-annual paper icon campaign. From April 1-21, customers could… Continue Reading
March 10, 2023
GATE Foundation Raises $50,000 for American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
GATE customers raised $50,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Funds were collected July 1 – December 31, 2022 in coin boxes at the registers of all GATE locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Funding… Continue Reading
January 4, 2023
GATE Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises $180,000 for St. Johns County Council on Aging
The GATE Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of GATE Petroleum Company, raised $180,000 to benefit the St. Johns County Council on Aging (COA) at its Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament was held at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Sept…. Continue Reading
November 21, 2022
GATE Raises $40,000 to support Down Syndrome Awareness Month
GATE customers raised $40,000 in support of Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Funds were raised in GATE convenience stores in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina through the company’s “Buddy for a Buck” paper icon campaign. From October 1 –… Continue Reading
June 13, 2022
GATE raises $30,000 for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
GATE Customers along with The Gate Foundation raised $30,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Funds were raised in GATE convenience stores in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina through the company’s semi-annual paper icon campaign.
August 4, 2022
GATE coin box campaign raises $55,000 for K9s For Warriors
GATE customers raised $55,000 for K9s For Warriors. From January 1 – June 30, 2022, customers could round up the total of their purchase to the nearest dollar in support of K9s For Warriors. They could also donate through coin… Continue Reading
March 28, 2022
GATE Coin Box, Charity Round-up Campaign Raises $55,000 for PAL
Gate Petroleum and their customers proudly raised $55,000 for the Police Athletic League (PAL) of Jacksonville through a six month coin box and round-up campaign. Customers could drop their coins in boxes placed at registers or choose to round up… Continue Reading
November 22, 2021
GATE Stores Raise $65,000 for American Cancer Society
In Nov, 2021 Gate presented the American Cancer Society with a $65,000 donation to support breast cancer research and awareness. Funds were raised in GATE stores across FL, GA, NC and SC as part of GATE’s pink ribbon paper icon… Continue Reading
November 1, 2021
GATE Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises $170,00 for Firefighters for Families
GATE presented a check for $170,000 to St. John’s County Firefighters for Families. Funds were raised during their annual charity golf tournament held in October. This charity supports families in need who reside in St. Johns County, Florida and promotes… Continue Reading
November 1, 2021
GATE Stores Raise $40,000 for ALS Association
Funds were raised in GATE’s convenience stores in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina through the company’s semi-annual paper icon campaign. Between May 1 and May 21, customers could donate $1.00 and sign their name on an ALS paper… Continue Reading
In 1985, GATE become a major sponsor of the Jacksonville River Run, the US National Championship 15K and in 1993, became the Title Sponsor which renamed the event the GATE River Run. Each year, the race attracts more than 20,000 elite and recreational runners from around the world to conquer the “green monster”; the nickname for the Hart Bridge that tests your true strength at mile 8 of the race. In partnership with 1st Place Sports, GATE holds a logo design contest for each year’s logo. The winner receives $2,000 with second and third place receiving $250. The winning design is used as the logo, t-shirt design and medal. We are proud to sponsor this exciting event for not only our community but for runners everywhere.