Raising awareness for the ID/DD Community and Creating Opportunities
Southbridge, MA – 8/12/2022- The Center of Hope Foundation, Inc. (CoHF) is a non-profit agency serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Changing lives and providing opportunities is not only what we do at the Center of Hope, but it is also who we are. On Saturday, July 30th, we were joined by over 115 golfers at the Leicester Country Club for a beautiful day of golf and coming together to continue enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. With the support from sponsors, players, and volunteers we were able to raise over $32,000 this year.
We were joined by the Hoyt Foundation, which participated as a foursome and generously presented a check for $20,000 at the beginning of the event. We were lucky enough to know Dick and Judy Hoyt, two people who changed the lives of so many. Even after their passing, they continue to inspire us to do more because as Dick would say, “Yes You Can”. We are honored that their family continues to support the Center of Hope as their parents did.
John Rowley, a parent of CoHF program members, is also an amazing supporter who deserves a big thank you. John volunteers in organizing, planning, and running the event on top of playing and donating. With his help, our golf tournament is organized, runs smoothly, and is as successful as it is.
This event was sponsored by The Hoyt Foundation, Team Hoyt, US Tool and Fastener, Joe Cleans, Cornerstone Bank, Southbridge Credit Union, Abacus Distributors, Fletcher Tilton PC, Helgerson’s Excavating and Septic, 5 Star Automotive, IBEW Local 2324, IBEW Local 2222, Country Bank, Bank Hometown, Savers Bank, Amy & John Gattos, Southbridge Tire, OFS Optical, Vibrance Technology Corporation, Open Sky, Cormier Jewelers, Masterman’s, and Excel Advertising.
We were also joined this year by UMASS volunteers. Over 16 people working for UMASS, came and volunteered at the event helping with registration, raffle sales, games, photos, and clean-up. The extra hands were a great help, and we look forward to working more with these wonderful people in the future.
With the support from sponsors, players, and volunteers, the CoHF can continue with its mission, offering the most opportunities possible for individuals with disabilities. Proceeds from this event also help us to continue our Holiday Giving Program. Around the holidays, gifts and other necessities are given to over 500 individuals and families who struggle financially. “We know that some of our program members or others in the community may not get the chance to experience the holidays like most.”, said Erika Travinski, COO at the CoHF, “It is truly magical to see how the community comes together and help us provide this amazing support. We see smiles on family members’ faces knowing that their loved ones will wake up on Christmas morning beaming with happiness. There is no better feeling.”
To learn more about the Center of Hope Foundation, our businesses, or upcoming events, visit www.thecenterofhope.org or call (508) 764-4085.
Contact: Kayla Krause
Email: KKrause@thecenterofhope.org
Phone: (508) 764-4085 ext. 698
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