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Catholic Charities Seeking Sponsors for Annual Golf Tournament

Posted on May 22, 2024 in: News, Catholic Charities News

Catholic Charities Seeking Sponsors for Annual Golf Tournament

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich is looking for sponsors to support their

18th Annual Catholic Charities’ Golf Tournament on July 8th, 2024

at Great Neck Country Club in Waterford

What a great way to highlight your business while helping those in need in your community!

All proceeds of the tournament will go to support the Catholic Charities’ Case Management/Basic Needs Program, which provides compassionate human services to individuals and families, no matter their faith, race, ethnicity, age gender, identity or circumstances.

In just over the past year, Catholic Charities has helped over 12,000 people in New London, Tolland, Windham and Middlesex Counties.

For more information on how your business can participate in such a significant event, visit our golf website at www.golfccnorwich.com or call Sally Velcofsky at 203-556-0115 and consider one of the various levels of sponsorship or make a donation. Thank you!

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