Morning Pointe Foundation Tournament to Fund Nursing, Therapy, and Culinary Scholarships Across 5 Southeastern States, Including Georgia’s Dalton State
CALHOUN, Ga. (August 12, 2025) — Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual Morning Pointe Foundation “Pickleball for a Purpose” Scholarship Showdown, set for Saturday, October 25, at Pickleball 706 in Calhoun — North Georgia’s only indoor pickleball facility. The tournament raises funds for scholarships in nursing, therapy, and culinary programs across the Southeast, including Georgia’s Dalton State College.
“This event is all about turning a fun day on the court into life-changing opportunities for students who will one day make a difference in their chosen fields,” said Miranda Perez, Executive Director of the Morning Pointe Foundation.
Hosted at Pickleball 706’s eight climate-controlled courts with a full-service pro shop, the tournament welcomes players of all skill levels.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, October 25
- Location: Pickleball 706 – Calhoun, GA
- Register: bit.ly/MPpickleball
Since its founding in 2014, the Morning Pointe Foundation has awarded more than 150 scholarships to students in Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Indiana pursuing degrees in nursing, therapy, and culinary arts. In Georgia, the Foundation supports students at Dalton State College.
About Morning Pointe Senior Living
Founded in 1997 by Greg A. Vital and Franklin Farrow, Morning Pointe Senior Living operates 42 assisted living and Alzheimer’s memory care communities in five southeastern states. Communities are located in the Chattanooga area, East Hamilton, Collegedale, Hixson, and Walker County, Georgia.
