Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 08/06/2024
(PASSAIC, NJ) -- United Passaic Organization (UPO) is thrilled to announce its 1st Annual Golf Outing, "Fall Swing 2024," set to take place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the prestigious Preakness Valley Golf Course in Wayne, NJ. This exciting event marks a significant milestone as UPO celebrates 60 years of service as part of the Community Action Partnership, dedicated to transforming lives, impacting communities, and connecting resources throughout Passaic and surrounding areas.
"UPO’s golf outing will serve as a multi-faceted tool for our non-profit organization to raise funds for new and current community programming, build connections, and increase our visibility and support within the community," United Passaic Organization Chief Executive Officer Dr. Janelle C. Hall said.
The golf outing promises a day filled with fun activities, including breakfast, lunch, a putting contest, and an awards ceremony. Registration begins at 7 AM, with the shotgun start kicking off at 9 AM. Participants can look forward to an enjoyable day on the greens while supporting UPO's mission to provide low-income families with restorative resources for sustainable living.
Sponsorship Opportunities: Businesses, organizations, and individuals are invited to partner with UPO through various sponsorship opportunities, including presenting sponsorship, putting contest sponsorship, and lunch sponsorship packages. To learn more about partnership opportunities, contact [email protected] or call (973) 472-2478.
How to Register as a Golfer: Golfers can register as individuals or as a foursome. Individual registration is $200 per golfer, and foursome registration is $750 per group. To register, please click here or contact (973) 472-2478 for more information.
Ticket and Sponsorship Package Purchases: Tickets and sponsorship packages can be purchased at: Eventbrite.
Preakness Valley Golf Course is located at 209 Totowa Road in Wayne, New Jersey.
Through active advocacy, United Passaic Organization (UPO) provides low-income families with equitable opportunities by offering resources that promote sustainable living. The mission of UPO is to build and partner with people throughout Passaic and surrounding communities to elevate families and help fortify their next steps into a better life. UPO operates under three core pillars: Transform, Impact, and Connect.
* Transform: UPO redefines assistance by creating a welcoming and secure environment where clients can achieve a higher quality of life.
* Impact: UPO measures program effectiveness through client engagement and Community Needs Assessments, ensuring services are impactful and purposeful.
* Connect: UPO serves as a conduit, linking people to essential resources and acting as Passaic’s comprehensive resource hub.
UPO also fights food insecurity in Passaic County through its two food pantries and mobile feeding program. Additionally, UPO provides workforce and leadership development programs, financial education classes, rental assistance, and hosts community events to benefit those in need.
Proceeds from the golf outing support UPO's mission to elevate families and help them take their next steps toward a better life.
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