14 UCW JUNE 21-27, 2017
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EVENTS
Fayetteville Urban Ministry presents its
22nd annual golf fundraiser Saturday, June 24,
at Gates Four Golf and Country Club at 9 a.m.
"is will be our 22nd annual golf tourna-
ment, which is a fundraiser that we do, and we
have lots of fun," said Johnny Wilson, execu-
tive director of Fayetteville Urban Ministry.
"We do a lot of raffles and have door prizes
and gifts."
e prizes include new golf clubs, a flat-
screen TV, 50/50 cash raffle, goodie bags and
first, second, third and last place team prizes.
"Our goal is to raise $30,000, but our dream
is to go beyond that," said Wilson. "is money
goes to unrestricted use, so we get to plug it in
any other areas where we need it the most."
Wilson added that the purpose of the fund-
raiser benefits the organization and commu-
nity in many ways. He said whether the money
is used to keep up with the payment of salaries
or provide services, it enables Urban Ministry
to keep its doors open and continue serving
those in need.
For every dollar that is donated to
Fayetteville Urban Ministry, 89 cents goes
right back into service in the community.
Eleven cents goes to administration.
Fayetteville Urban Ministry offers four pro-
grams free of charge to Cumberland County
residents. ose programs are Emergency
Assistance, the Nehemiah Project, an Adult
Literacy Program and Find-A-Friend Youth
Program. Emergency Assistance houses a food
pantry, clothing closet and financial assis-
tance services for families and individuals
in crisis.
e Nehemiah Project repairs the homes
of low-income homeowners with help from
volunteer groups from local churches. e
Adult Literacy Program addresses the adults
in Cumberland County who read at or below a
fifth-grade level and assists them in the areas
of reading, writing, math, general academics,
job readiness, computer skills and the
English language.
Find-A-Friend is a mentoring program that
helps to modify students'
behavior positively at school, home
and in the community.
"is is a great day to be on the greens, play
some golf and get fed well," said Wilson. "We
look forward to seeing everyone participate in
this event."
e cost of an individual to play is $65, and a
foursome is $260. Sponsorships are available.
e first 32 teams to register will play.
For more information or to register, visit
www.fayurbmin.org or call
(910) 483-5944.
Fayetteville Urban Ministry Hosts Golf Tournement
by DR. SHANESSA FENNER
On June 24, Fayetteville Urban Ministry is set to host its 22nd annual
golf tournament at Gates Four Golf and Country Club.
DR. SHANESSA FENNER, Principal, WT
Brown Elementary School. COMMENTS? Edi-
tor@upandcomingweekly.com. 910.484.6200.
