Golfers Tee Up to Raise $33,000 for Literacy Coalition of PBC
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., May 12, 2022 – Thanks to the support of golfers and sponsors, the 6th Annual Literacy Links Golf Tournament raised $33,000. The funds will help link local children and adults to literacy programs that will help them succeed in school and life.
The tournament took place at the beautiful Palm Beach Par 3. Afterward, players were treated to lunch, awards and a silent auction at al Fresco Restaurant at the clubhouse.
“Our annual Literacy Links Golf Tournament is one of our most popular fundraisers, and it’s easy to see why,” said Literacy Coalition CEO Kristin Calder. “The Palm Beach Par 3 offers spectacular views and excellent food. But more than that, these golfers are fans of the programs we provide in Palm Beach County, and this tournament is a fun way for them to chip in.”
Sponsors of the event included Brenda Medore of Gulf Stream, Publix Super Markets Charities, Cozen O’Connor, Palm Beach State College, PGA of America, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, and an anonymous donor.
Special thanks to Nancy Vera of Delray Beach who chaired the event.
About the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
A recipient of the coveted 4-star Charity Navigator rating for 13 consecutive years, the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County works to improve the quality of life in our community by promoting and achieving literacy. In Palm Beach County, 22% of adults age16 and older lack basic literacy skills and can’t fill out a job application or read a bus schedule and nearly half of all third-graders are not reading on grade level. Through extensive outreach and collaboration with a network of community partners, the Literacy Coalition strives to ensure that individuals who need to improve their literacy skills receive the help they need. By providing services to 46,867 adults, children and families each year, the Literacy Coalition’s goal is for every child and every adult in Palm Beach County to be able to read.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
Kristin Calder, CEO
561-635-8423
KCalder@LiteracyPBC.org
