Helping Teens Overcome Adversity

HELPING TEENS

OVERCOME ADVERSITY

by Jean Eisenmann | photo courtesy of Journey To Dream social media page

You’re invited to participate in one of the finest golf tournaments of the year to support an exceptionally worthy cause.

Each registered player will receive a complimentary golf vest and polo shirt to commemorate the day. A putting clinic scheduled during registration time will be It’s time for the 15th annual King Metals Invitational Golf Tournament benefiting Journey to Dream and Kyle’s Place. The tournament is scheduled for Monday, April 19th at the beautiful Stonebriar hosted by Pat O’Brien. He is recognized as one of the top putting instructors in the world. Action swing photos also will be available. The anticipated shotgun start to the tournament will sound at 1 p.m.KING METALS Country Club in Frisco, and this year’s tournament will be held on Stonebriar’s exclusive INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT In compliance with COVID-19 regulations, bag lunches will be offered, though after golf, member course. players are invited to enjoy Eddie King, founder and CEO of King Architectural Metals in Dallas, has whole-heartedly supported Journey to Dream since its inception in 2004. Through his company, King has donated approximately half a million dollars over the years, and so many teens in need have benefited from dinner at the club. Everyone waits with anticipation to hear the announcement of scores for trophies and awards, and a “King’s Special” raffle will be held for exceptional prizes. As the events of the day wind down, you’re invited to attend an after party on the patio. his continued philanthropy. It is a cause Deadline for registration and payment near and dear to his heart, and in line with is April 1st. For more information, or his beliefs that we are all our brother’s to become a sponsor for this exciting keeper. His drive is motivated by the hope event, please email Samantha Sims at that with our efforts, the world can be a Samantha@JourneytoDream.com. better place. Journey to Dream (JTD), a non-profit in Registration for the event begins at Lewisville, is on a mission to embrace, 11:00 a.m., concluding at 12:30 p.m. equip, and empower victimized, atrisk, and homeless teens to overcome adversity and live purposeful lives. To accomplish this daunting task, JTD offers these youth a wide range of services, including education, counseling, basic life needs, and safe shelter. JTD empowers them with positive coping abilities and life skills, with the ultimate goal that every teen in need become self-sufficient, productive, independent, successful adults.

In 2017, Journey to Dream opened Kyle’s Place to provide transitional living for teens between the ages of 14 to 19. It’s a comfortable place and safe shelter for teens to live and pursue their futures while working with family counselors and mentors who help with life skills. “At Kyle’s Place, these teens learn a new way of life,” said Sims, the Chief Development Officer for Journey to Dream. “We want them to experience love and support – many for the first time – while they work towards overcoming negative behavioral cycles, achieving goals, and becoming optimistic about the future.”

Funds raised from the King Metals Invitational will make a significant impact on the war against teen homelessness and allow for the continued care of these atrisk, homeless, and underserved teens.