BRUNSWICK — Downeast Energy recently held its 19th annual Downeast Energy Classic at the Brunswick Golf Club, where more than 140 golfers participated.

According to a news release, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick and Jobs for Maine Graduates were the beneficiaries of this year’s tournament.

With a commitment to Maine and New Hampshirebased organizations, Downeast Energy’s annual golf tournament is just one of several annual events put forth to follow the company’s mission of benefiting both the lives of their employees and the larger community.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to- 1 relationships that change their lives for the better. BBBS has been serving youth in Brunswick, Harpswell and Sagadahoc County since 1981.

“We very much appreciate the generous support and continued partnership of Downeast Energy and its employees. This gift will help children achieve higher aspirations, greater confidence and educational success while having fun,” said Lindsay MacDonald of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick.

Similarly, Jobs for Maine Graduates is a statewide nonprofit that works within Maine’s public schools to help students reach their fullest potential. The organization tries to identify students who face barriers to education to guide each one to a successful path toward continued education, a meaningful career and productive adulthood.

“We are thrilled about this donation and grateful to Downeast Energy. Downeast is one member of Maine’s business community that truly understands what Maine’s young people need, and is committed to doing their part to meet that need,” said Craig Larrabee, president and CEO.

The golf classic has raised more than $240,000 for local charities in the past 18 years.