Second Annual HOPE Golf Tournament Raises $40K-Plus for Domestic Violence Prevention and Services

Laura’s House, a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing domestic violence education, prevention, shelter and counseling services to empower individuals and families affected by abuse, recently hosted its second annual HOPE Tournament: Building Brighter Futures for Families Affected by Domestic Violence.

The Aug. 11 charity golf event at picturesque Marbella Country Club in San Juan Capistrano and sponsored by South County Maserati of Mission Viejo, raised more than $40,000 this year – critical funds to benefit Laura’s House Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Programs; the 24-hour Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline; Legal Support Services; and Counseling and Community Education Programs.

“Annual events like our HOPE golf tournament have such a large impact on our ability to provide domestic violence services to the 250,000 men, women and children that have reported domestic abuse in Orange County this year,” said Margaret Bayston, CEO and Executive Director, Laura’s House. “We reached our goal of doubling last year’s funds raised and could not have done it without our many tireless board members, sponsors and supporters.”

After completing their round on Marbella Country Club’s championship course, golfers gathered for an inspirational reception, which included dinner, an awards ceremony, moving speeches and live and silent auctions benefiting Laura’s House.

Speaker and committee chair Matt West of 1st Enterprise Bank recognized Laura’s House efforts and highlighted the need for its services. Other committee members in attendance included: Patrick Lustig, Operating Partner of South County Maserati, John Medler, Mike Zalke of Sierra Sales, Monica Timpe-Godfrey of Timpe Group/Morgan Stanley, and Dawn McKahan and Cecilia Shedarowich of Creative Package McKahan.

— Laura’s House press release