The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, a program of BHcare, is seeking bowlers of all ages and skill levels to participate in the 27th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit on March 14.
The day-long event will be held at AMF Lanes, 1717 Boston Post Road, Milford.
All proceeds from this non-competitive benefit UCDVS which provides services to nearly 7,000 victims of domestic violence and their children each year throughout the Greater New Haven, Greater Naugatuck Valley, and Shoreline communities.
UCDVS provides free emergency safe shelter, 24-hour crisis services, counseling, court advocacy, support and other crucial services.
The Bowl-2-Benefit, one of the largest fundraising events of its kind in the state, attracts more than 1,500 community members.
The Bowl-2-Benefit, one of the largest fundraising events of its kind in the state, attracts more than 1,500 community members.
Bowlers of all ages and skill levels are welcome but pre-registration is required. While the 4:30 p.m. session is sold-out, there is still plenty of room in the 9 a.m.,11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7 p.m. sessions.
Bowlers pay a minimal $5 registration fee and are asked to collect pledges to support their efforts. Each bowler will receive 90 minutes of bowling, an event t-shirt, shoe rental, soft drink, and a chance to win prizes.
Bowlers pay a minimal $5 registration fee and are asked to collect pledges to support their efforts. Each bowler will receive 90 minutes of bowling, an event t-shirt, shoe rental, soft drink, and a chance to win prizes.
The event is ideal for clubs, schools, organizations, corporations and families.
C.J. Forcier is a six year veteran of the event and team captain of the New Haven Family Condors, the event’s top fund-raising team in recent years.
C.J. Forcier is a six year veteran of the event and team captain of the New Haven Family Condors, the event’s top fund-raising team in recent years.
“The New Haven Family Condors became involved with the Bowl-2-Benefit as a team building event and to support our court-based Victim Advocacy Program in the New Haven Court. The day of the bowling event is unlike any other as it is filled with a lot of laughter, comradery, and heaps of fun. I would strongly encourage anyone to be part of the event; you’ll have a great time,” Forcier said.
Decreases in state and federal funding coupled with increases in demand for services make fundraising events such as the Bowl-2-Benefit critical to sustaining services for those at risk and in need. Last year, the Bowl-2-Benefit raised over $93,000. Event organizers hope to exceed that amount this year and attract an even larger bowling crowd.
The 27th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit is being sponsored by the Bassett Family Fund and media partners include Channel 3 Eyewitness News, 99.1 WPLR and Star 99.9-FM.
Decreases in state and federal funding coupled with increases in demand for services make fundraising events such as the Bowl-2-Benefit critical to sustaining services for those at risk and in need. Last year, the Bowl-2-Benefit raised over $93,000. Event organizers hope to exceed that amount this year and attract an even larger bowling crowd.
The 27th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit is being sponsored by the Bassett Family Fund and media partners include Channel 3 Eyewitness News, 99.1 WPLR and Star 99.9-FM.
Anyone interested in receiving more information about, or participating in the Bowl-2-Benefit, should call Debbie Soulsby, 203-736-2601, ext. 1321 or visit www.bhcare.org. Deadline for bowler registration is March 5.
This is a press release from BHcare, a regional community provider of behavioral health, addiction prevention, and domestic violence services for the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven, and Shoreline communities.
This is a press release from BHcare, a regional community provider of behavioral health, addiction prevention, and domestic violence services for the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven, and Shoreline communities.
For more information, visit www.bhcare.org.
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