Support The Bridge Youth and Family Services: Golf in Upcoming Outing at Inverness Golf Club

Join the Bridge Youth and Family Services, a more than 50-year nonprofit, for the Peter D. Cunneen Memorial Golf Outing on Monday, August 7, 2017 at Inverness Golf Club in Inverness. Guests are encouraged to wear 'ugly' golf attire, and prizes will be awarded for the best 'Worst" Dressed Foursome!

There are still spaces left to golf, whether you have a foursome ready to go, or a smaller group - register today!

Check-in for this outing begins at 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun at 12:30 p.m. After 18 holes, a dinner and reception will be held at 5:00 p.m. in the Inverness Club House.

"We are thrilled to again be hosting this annual golf outing with a fun, 'Caddyshack' theme, so that The Bridge can continue to provide vital services to individuals and families who are experiencing trauma," said Alana Flatley, the organization's development director.

Due to the ongoing uncertainty from the state capitol, Executive Director Gregg Stockey explains the importance of working toward less reliance on state funding.

“With such ongoing uncertainty, the need to raise additional private funding is now more important than ever,” Stockey said. “Despite the recent news about Illinois finally approving a budget, we recently learned The Bridge will not be receiving nearly $70,000 for our Youth Advocacy Prevention program in FY 2018, and the United Way will also be reducing our grant by $30,000 due to their campaign results.”

The golf outing fundraiser is held each year in honor of Peter D. Cunneen, who passed away in 2008, and was the executive director of the organization for 23 years. The Bridge highlights Cunneen's years of commitment to its growth and survival, through naming the golf outing in his honor.

Enjoy a day of golf at Inverness Golf Club to get involved - click here to register!

ABOUT THE BRIDGE YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES

The Bridge Youth and Family Services provides a range of supports and counseling services to residents of Cook County living in Palatine, Barrington, Hanover, Elk Grove, Maine and Schaumburg Townships. The 501(c)(3) organization was founded in 1965, and provides Child and Family Counseling, including psychiatric assessments, group services in high schools, substance abuse assessments and counseling, and education regarding abuse and neglect. Crisis Intervention Services are provided for runaway, locked out and homeless youths, and include counseling, emergency shelter referrals, and suicide assessments. Prevention and Volunteer Services include Youth Advocacy Mentoring, Youth Council, parenting programs, substance abuse education in local high schools and volunteer opportunities for the community at-large. For more information, visit www.BridgeYouth.org.

The Bridge's Promise Statement: We help kids and families overcome challenges and trauma to lead happier, more successful lives.