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For Immediate Release
Over 100 Golfers and
25 Sponsors To Participate
In Norwalk Emergency Shelter Tournament
NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 1 -- More than 100 golfers and 25
sponsors will participate in the 4th Annual Norwalk Emergency
Shelter golf tournament on August 11 at the Silvermine
Golf Course. This year’s Major sponsors include the Fairfield
County Savings Bank and Gateway Graphics.
"The response has been unbelievable," said Carole Antonetz,
Executive Director of the Norwalk Emergency Shelter. "We
anticipate raising more than $20,000."
Antonetz also noted that there is still room for golfers and sponsors
for the event. If you are interested, contact the shelter at 203-866-1057.
The Norwalk Emergency Shelter is a not-for-profit organization
located at 4 Merritt Street in Norwalk. Founded in 1983, it provides
95 + beds for homeless men, women and families. It also assist
shelter residents in searching for housing, jobs, counseling and
treatment, while seeking to foster independence and responsibility
among its residents. Through Manna House, its soup kitchen, the
Norwalk Emergency Shelter serves more than 12,579 meals a month.
The shelter also provides free clothing and furniture to its clients.
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Contact:
Carol Antonetz
Executive Director
phone: 203-866-1057
fax: 203-866-4974
e-mail: neshelter@aol.com
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