Fundraising Events
ELSIE ENDURO | 2.22.25
The Elsie Enduro Trail Ultra is an endurance trail race. Every 40 minutes, runners will complete 2.5 miles on the course loop, through the rugged terrain of Elsie Holmes Nature Park. Elsie Enduro is sure to give you a run for your money. Pun intended!
Nightmare On Nashville 5k/fun run - ‘25 TBD
Willing to take a stab at Ringgold’s 3rd annual Nightmare On Nashville Street? It’s going to be a bloody good time. Join us for this 5k and fun run with activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Dolly Ball Pickleball Tournament | 5.10.25
Get ready for a day of pickleball fun at our Dolly Ball tournament. Don’t let Jolene taking this game, it’s yours to win! Sign up now let the games begin!
CHANGEUP FOR CHILDREN
RTC is proud to announce ChangeUp For Children. With the new ChangeUp program, RTC will allow customers to round up their monthly bill to the nearest whole dollar amount, donating the difference in change to the Evitt Foundation.
Food Pantry
In partnership with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and Ringgold Telephone Company (RTC), the Evitt Foundation is working to provide free fresh groceries to families in need of assistance.
Dedicated To Change
Last year, the Evitt Foundation, in partnership with Chattanooga Area Food Bank and RTC, donated fresh groceries to over 1,500 families in our community! With your help, even more children can benefit!
Giving Back To The Community
CHILDREN
Promoting child welfare and education is at the heart of the cause for us. We truly believe in our children’s future.
RESPONSIBILITY
Social responsibility is essential to the development and progress of our community. The Evitt Foundation exists so that our community can grow.
EDUCATION
The more that we can learn from each other, the stronger our community will be. Promoting education is vital for our mission.
What We Do
A few examples of how the evitt foundation gives back
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
PROMOTING HIGHER EDUCATION
We continue to promote the value of education with our annual scholarship contest for students.
EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
ADVANCING THE CLASSROOM
We supplied much needed updates for local schools including tablets and consultation services.
GIVING BACK
HELPING THE COMMUNITY
Our purpose is to support our community by helping provide brighter futures for children.
Honoring The Legacy And Generosity Of Our Founding Father
In 2004, The Evitt Foundation, a 501(c)(3), was established to honor the memory and legacy of Ringgold Telephone Company founder, Jim Evitt Sr. During his lifetime, Jim Evitt Sr. was not only the local pharmacist, a Catoosa County Superior Clerk, and entrepreneur, he was an instrumental part of numerous projects that made Ringgold a better community.
Evitt consistently looked for opportunities to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. Today, the Evitt Foundation's mission is one which strives to keep Jim Evitt Sr.'s legacy alive. The Foundation works toward promoting child welfare and education in the Catoosa County community, as well as in underprivileged areas throughout the world.