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Morning on the Greens Supports United Way of the Big Bend’s Mission of Crushing Poverty
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n a beautiful May 16th morning, golf enthusiasts & supporters of United Way of the Big Bend gathered at the Southwood Golf Club for the 24th Annual Community Golf Classic to enjoy a round of golf and raise money for crushing poverty and helping those at the edge of poverty. Twenty teams and over eighty people battled it out on the fairway in good-natured competition all in the name of a very good cause.Caitlin Yancey Moore was awarded the prize for the “Closest to the Pin” putting contest, and Chris Adkison won the “Longest Drive” contest. The winning team with the net score based on their golf handicaps and representing the Leon County Sheriff’s Office was Lee O’Connor, Jason Glover, Eddie O’Neal, and Jack Powish.Accompanying the competition on the greens, United Way of the Big Bend with the help of their sponsors provided exciting silent auction items, and terrific raffles allowing everyone to share in the
winning no matter their golf handicap. United Way of the Big Bend also partnered with Jerry’s Famous Cigar Shop selling locally branded cigars with proceeds donated to United Way of the Big Bend.With the 24th Annual Community Golf Classic now having successfully played out on the back nine, United Way of the Big Bend is looking forward to their 25th Annual Community Classic in the Spring of 2023 at the Southwood Golf Club. “Thank you to everyone who came out to support United Way of the Big Bend and for contributing to the event’s success! Your support impacts the work we do every day – helping our neighbors living in poverty or at the edge of poverty. A few of the ways we are making an impact are providing rental assistance in Housing; providing childcare tuition assistance in Early Learning; providing Health & Mental Health and Skills Development services, and providing for basic needs,” said Berneice Cox, President & CEO.
Winner Closest to the Pin- Berneice Cox, Caitlin Yancey Moore, and Erik Davis
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Erik Davis, Board Chair and Berneice Cox, President & CEO
Winning Team - Eddie O'Neal, Jack Powish
Erik Davis, Board Chair and Berneice Cox, President & CEO
