Women who care about local philanthropy and enjoy a round of golf have an opportunity to combine both passions at the United Way Honey Open Golf Outing on Monday, September 12 at the Farmstead Golf & Club, 88 Lawrence Road, Lafayette.
In its 39th year, this women’s-only golf event will raise funds to support scholarship opportunities for local women and their families who are ALICE — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to afford the basics.
Hosted by the United Way Women’s Leadership Council, the event honors the legacy of tournament founder Helen “Honey” Ackerman, a former Sussex County clerk who believed women and children should have access to resources to build a better life, subsequently helping to build a stronger community. The Council brings together philanthropic women across the region to help ALICE women and those in poverty become more financially self sufficient.
“United Way is pleased to carry on Honey’s legacy to support struggling individuals and families who deserve a chance to reach their full potential,” said United Way Community Relations Manager Monica Lemperle.
Event proceeds will go toward three ALICE scholarship programs. United Way partners with child care centers to provide professional development opportunities for educators and to allow families access to quality child care. In addition, United Way and Sussex County Community College provide matching funds to help ALICE students complete their post-secondary education.
To participate in the outing and contribute to these scholarship programs, women can choose one of two ways to play:
- A nine-hole scramble lesson for golfers interested in learning more about the game
- A traditional 18-hole scramble for experienced golfers
The outing will begin with registration at 7:00 a.m. followed by an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start for 18-hole golfers. The nine-hole lesson will begin at 9:00 a.m. The $125.00 per person registration includes golf, continental breakfast and an awards luncheon.
To date, event sponsors include Platinum Sponsor Thorlabs and Gold Sponsors Bentley Assisted Living and Van Den Heuvel & Fountain Inc. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
For more information or to register by Monday, August 29, by clicking here, email by clicking here, or call (973) 993-1160, ext. 409.
About United Way of Northern New Jersey
United Way of Northern New Jersey is a nonprofit organization working to improve people’s lives and strengthen communities by focusing on Education, Income, and Health. These are the building blocks for a good life – a quality education that leads to a stable job; the tools needed to achieve financial stability; and good health. We lead caring communities to create long-lasting changes that transform people’s lives. Together, united, we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. United Way of Northern New Jersey serves Morris, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren counties as well as portions of suburban Essex County, including the Caldwells, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Glen Ridge, Livingston, Millburn-Short Hills, Montclair, Roseland, and Verona. Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED. To learn more, call (973) 993-1160 or visit by clicking here.
