32nd Annual Bowl-2-Benefit slated at AMF Circle Lanes in East Haven

From the event's website:

The Bowl-2-Benefit is the largest single-day fundraiser that supports victims of domestic violence and their children in your community. We serve domestic violence victims in Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Branford, Derby, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, West Haven, and Woodbridge. 

All our services are free and confidential.
Last year, we provided over 7,700 victims and their children with domestic violence services which include 24-hour toll-free crisis lines, safety planning and emergency shelter, court advocacy, counseling and support groups, and community education. 

Your support of this event helps us continue to provide these much-needed services.

Bowl-2-Benefit BHcare's The Umbrella Center on tap Saturday in Milford

MILFORD - More than 1,000 bowlers are scheduled to participate Saturday in BHcare’s Bowl-2-Benefit at Bowlero, 1717 Boston Post Road.   
It is one of the area's largest and most popular fundraising events. 

Bowlers help raise money for BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic violence Services by forming bowling teams and collecting donations in support of their participation.  

A great number of individuals, companies, and organizations support the event through sponsorships and cash donations.

There will be five bowling sessions: 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. A special VIP reception will be held at 1:30 p.m.

             

Bowling to benefit MDA on tap at Lakewood Lanes in Waterbury

WATERBURY - Have fun bowling May 5 at Lakewood Lanes while you raise funds for MDA of Connecticut. 
The event will run from 3-6 p.m. 
All funds raised go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, so if you can't make it but have paid it will be a donation to MDA!

The event will include two hours of bowling and raffles and a 50/50 raffle will be available.

Lakewood Lanes is at 694 Lakewood Road.

Tickets by Eventbrite are $27.03.



This fundraiser is hosted by Dakota Fortier's Adventures and Legeb.

Information shared from a Facebook event page.

Dakota Fortier

*I've met Dakota Fortier of Waterbury, MDA Connecticut Local Ambassador and state celebrity, at several fund-raising events. 

Dakota is full of personality and he always looks happy! His smile really lights up a room.

BHcare seeks participants, sponsors for Bowl-2-Benefit in Milford

BHcare’s 30th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services will be held March 10 at Bowlero in Milford.

All proceeds benefit UCDVS which provides services to more than 6,000 victims of domestic violence and their children each year throughout Greater New Haven and the Lower Naugatuck Valley. 

UCDVS provides emergency safe shelter, 24-hour crisis services, counseling, court advocacy, support, and other crucial services.

We are currently seeking bowlers and sponsors for our 30th year celebration. 

B2B started in 1988 as a way to raise money for the domestic violence shelter. The event was first held at Valley Bowl in Derby. Bowlers collected pledges and all proceeds benefited the domestic violence program.  

B2B continues to support the domestic violence program and has grown over the years to one of the largest fundraisers of its kind in the state. The event attracts 1,500 community members who gather each year to "bowl a strike" against domestic violence. 

Bowlers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in teams of 4-5, in one of five bowling sessions scheduled for 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.  

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.

B2B offers sponsorship opportunities for all budgets, with levels starting at just $100. Sponsors reap the benefit of exposure to the more than 1,500 participants as well as additional exposure online. T-shirt sponsors receive continued exposure with their logo printed on the event tee that is distributed to all bowlers.  

T-shirt level sponsorships start at $1000.

Last year, the event raised over $70,000. Event organizers hope to exceed that amount this year and attract an even larger bowling crowd. 

The 30th B2B is sponsored by the Bassett Family Fund and media partners include Channel 3 Eyewitness News, WPLR 99.1-FM and Star 99.9-FM.  

Anyone interested in receiving more information about, or participating in the B2B, should call Kathy Townsend at 203-446-9739, ext. 1856 or visit www.bhcare.org.  
Deadline for bowler registration is March 1.

For more information about domestic violence services, call (203) 736-2601, x1381 or visit www.bhcare.org.If you or someone you know needs immediate assistance, please call our 24-hour domestic violence hotline 1-888-774-2900.

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.

BHcare to hold 30th annual Bowl-2-Benefit The Umbrella in Milford

*Sharing this information from BHcare website:

• Saturday, March 10, 2018

• Bowlero, 1717 Boston Post Road, Milford

• 5 Bowling Sessions: 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• Join us for the 30th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services!

  One of the largest events of its kind in the state, the event unites over 1,200 concerned citizens, businesses, school, organizations and community leaders in the fight against domestic violence.

  HOW DOES IT WORK?
  Teams of 4-5 bowlers of all ages and skills are welcome to participate. Teams must pre-register for one of the five bowling sessions.

  There is a $5 per bowler registration fee and all bowlers are asked to raise $50 in pledges. Participants receive 90 minutes of bowling, event t-shirt, shoe rental, soft drink and a chance to win some great prizes.

  Pre-register your team by contacting Kati Lewantowicz at klewantowicz@bhcare.org or (203) 446-9739, ext. 1327.
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• THE FACTS, THE PROGRAM
  Every 9 seconds, a woman is battered in the United States. 

  You can make a difference by bowling a strike against domestic violence!
• The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services provides emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, court advocacy and support services to over 7,000 victims and their children each year.

• TEAM REGISTRATION

• We are in the process of our creating new online registration. If you are signing up beforehand, please call Kati Lewantowicz in the Development Department, 203-446-9739, ext. 1327.
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Fundraiser for MDA planned at Lakewood Lanes in Waterbury

BHcare seeks sponsors, bowlers for 28th annual benefit in Milford

The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services , a program of BHcare, is looking for bowlers and sponsors to participate in the 28^thAnnual Bowl-2-Benefit March 12 at AMF Lanes in Milford.  

All proceeds benefit UCDVS which provides services to over 6,000 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.  
Bowlers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in teams of four to five,, in one of five bowling sessions scheduled for 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.. and 7 p.m.
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.

The Bowl-2-Benefit offers sponsorship opportunities for all budgets, with levels starting at just $75.  Sponsors reap the benefit of exposure to the more than 1,500 participants as well as additional exposure online.  
T-shirt sponsors receive continued exposure with their logo printed on the event tee that is distributed to all bowlers.  Tee shirt level sponsorships start at just $500.

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 more than $90,000. Event organizers hope to exceed that amount this year and attract an even larger bowling crowd. 

The 28th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit is being sponsored by the Bassett Family Fund and media partners include Channel 3 Eyewitness News, WPLR 99.1-FM 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 1.

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.  

Ansonia, West Haven mayors bowl for charity

Contributed photo

West Haven Mayor Ed O'Brien, left, and Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti pose Sunday at a charity event to raise money for the Multiple Myeloma Society at Woodlawn Duckpin Bowling Alley in West Haven.
Cassetti's Team consisted of Alderman Matt Edo, President of the Board of Aldermen Phil Tripp, and Economic Development Director Sheila O'Malley.
Cassetti had accepted a challenge from West Haven Mayor Ed O'Brien and his team. Ansonia lost by two pins, and a re-match is in order.