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For Immediate Release
Norwalk Emergency Shelter Seeks
Donations For Annual Golf Tourney
NORWALK, Conn., July 26 – You can tell something about
people by the company they keep, and the same is true for businesses.
If you and your company would like to rub elbows with some of
the finest businesses in Fairfield County, you can accomplish
that by supporting the 5th Annual Norwalk Emergency Shelter Golf
Tournament. The tournament will be held on Aug. 9 at the Silvermine
Golf Course in Norwalk.
Last year, local retailers and companies donated over 30 valuable
gifts to the event, making last year’s tournament most successful
ever. In addition, companies such as Fairfield County Savings
and Gateway Graphics sponsored the tournament, which attracted
more than 100 players.
"For our tournament to succeed and for our shelter to continue
providing its valuable services to the Norwalk community, we’re
inviting local businesses and companies to show donate samples
of their products to the tournament,” says Carole Antonetz,
Executive Director of the Norwalk Emergency Shelter.
“Whatever products businesses are willing to contribute,
we’re willing to accept,” Antonetz said. “All of
this helps to contribute to a fun day, with plenty of good competition.
And the best part of the day is that we're raising funds that
are going to help many people and improve the quality of life
in the Norwalk area."
The tournament will begin at noon and includes lunch, a light
dinner and a raffle.
To make a contribution contact the Norwalk Emergency Shelter at
203-866-1057.
Corporate sponsorships are also available and range from $150
to $1,000. For $150, companies can acquire tee and green sponsorships.
Table Tent Cards and Food Sponsorships are available for $250,
while Cart Sponsorships are available at $1,000 a piece. For more
information on sponsorships, call the Norwalk Emergency Shelter.
Players can also contact the shelter if they are interested in
playing. The cost is $175 per player.
"This is a great opportunity to put your company's name out
before a large and influential group of individuals, while doing
some good for the community," Antonetz said.
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 14,000 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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