Archway Community Services raised more than $95,000 for local community programs during its eighth annual charity golf tournament. The Archway Golf Tournament, presented by Sutton Group – West Coast Realty Abbotsford, took place on Tuesday, June 24th at Ledgeview Golf and Country Club.
The annual event brought together community members for a day filled with friendly golf competitions, comradery and a shared commitment to giving back.
Several Archway programs were featured on the course, allowing golfers the chance to see the breadth of programs available to the community.
“Our community’s support is truly remarkable,” said Jacky Gill, Archway Golf Chair and Regional Vice President, RBC.
“We are incredibly grateful for the outstanding generosity of our sponsors, volunteers and people in the community who enable Archway to continue providing essential supports for youth, seniors, families, newcomers, and more.”
Archway Food Bank booth on the course L-R: Harwinder Singh, Home Delivery Coordinator & Vicki Lin, Food Justice Supervisor
“We are incredibly grateful for the outstanding generosity of our sponsors, volunteers and people in the community who enable Archway to continue providing essential supports for youth, seniors, families, newcomers, and more.”
The programs included Family Centre, Foundry, Food Bank and multicultural programs. Additionally, a special on-the-hole fundraiser raised $6,200 for Archway’s Short-Term Counselling program, which provides the only free, in-person counselling for adults in Abbotsford.
Support for Archway’s annual golf tournament came from over 75 sponsors, partners and donors, plus an online auction and 50/50 raffle.
“This tournament is a powerful example of collective generosity and what can happen when community comes together with a purpose,” said Rod Santiago, Archway CEO.
“Funds from this event go directly toward strengthening our existing programs and help us respond to the increasingly complex needs in our community.”
Abbotsford Canucks and Ledgeview Golf Club experiences were auctioned live during the dinner banquet sponsored by Central Valley Insurance.
Golfers also enjoyed networking and lunch during the President’s Reception sponsored and hosted by TD Bank.
Since its inception, the tournament has raised more than $535,000 in support of the 90+ programs that Archway provides.
“This tournament is a powerful example of collective generosity and what can happen when community comes together with a purpose.”