Sponsorship record set at The House’s golf tournament

here today.”

Shearon added they raised almost $14,000 in sponsorships alone this year, which is far and away the most the tournament has ever raised from sponsors. She stated they raised about $9,000 last year and had never gone above $10,000 in one year.

“In the past three years, we’ve gotten a lot of support with the new centre,” she said, adding they have also received a lot of support as the COVID-19 pandemic has died down. “I think people are seeing the value of what we are doing for youth in our community.”

“We’ve received a lot of additional community support,” added Amy Bailey, a House board member who also is involved with fundraising.

Bailey said they have received a lot of people and businesses who wanted to assist The House by covering some of their costs.

By Ron Giofu

The House Youth Centre presented its annual “Community Cup” golf tournament on the weekend and while a final fundraising figure is not yet known, signs are encouraging.

The tournament was presented last Saturday afternoon at Sutton Creek Golf Club in McGregor and spirits were high as golfers teed off in support of the local youth centre.

Program director Morghan Shearon said she was pleased with the level of sponsorships and community support the golf tournament received.

“This is our 21st annual tournament,” Shearon explained as she took time out from registering golfers Saturday afternoon. “We have 120 golfers

An increase of raffle prizes was also reported this year, with Bailey adding they are happy people took the time to golf and chose their tournament to golf in. She said golfing is a luxury and they appreciate those who came out and participated in the “Community Cup” golf tournament when times are tough for many.

The number of golfers was actually down this year – 132 in 2022 as compared to 120 this year – but no one was complaining last Saturday.

“We’re still very thankful for the support of the community,” said Shearon.

Shearon said she regularly encounters people who are graduates of the House, formerly known as The House of Shalom.

“I feel like there is a lot of connections to people in the community as there are a lot of people in town who went to the House as a youth,” said Shearon.

A final total was not known as of press time