Golf tournament supports United Way’s 2-1-1 call center
PRESS RELEASE
July 18, 2006
Media Contact(s):
Patricia A. Ellis, 313-226-9484 or pager, 313-840-1948
Megan Bracket, 313-226-9409 or pager, 313-840-4321
DEARBORN – In conjunction with the Ford Senior Players Championship, the fourth annual Virgil H. Carr Memorial United Way Classic was held yesterday at the TPC of Michigan. More than $116,500 was raised at the event to benefit United Way’s 2-1-1 call center, a comprehensive information and referral service for metro Detroit residents.
The golf outing honors the late Virgil H. Carr, United Way’s former president and CEO, who passed away in May 2003. His passion for the people of southeast Michigan and the need for greater access to necessary health and human services, led him to spearhead the start of 2-1-1 in metro Detroit.
United Way’s 2-1-1 call center is an easily remembered, three-digit phone number available 24 hours a day to connect people to health and human services in metro Detroit. Launched in December 2005, it utilizes a database of more than 6,000 programs and services in metro Detroit that assist residents with issues such as child care needs, after school programs, adult day care, family counseling and crisis intervention, employment training, mentoring and other volunteer opportunities. The service covers Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. The call center has already received more than 46,000 calls since December 2005.
Over the past four years, this event has raised more than $456,000 to benefit United Way initiatives.
Approximately 28 foursomes participated in the sold-out tournament, which gave golfers the opportunity to play under the same conditions and pin placements as the professionals during the final round of the Ford Senior Players Championship. In addition to Ford Motor Company, other major sponsors include DaimlerChrysler, who sponsored the luncheon, Abel Construction Company, American Axle & Manufacturing, Commercial Contracting Corp., DiClemente Siegel Design, Inc., Lear Corporation, and Trammell Crow Company
United Way for Southeastern Michigan mobilizes the caring power of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways throughout the region. The organization is led by a diverse group of volunteers from business, labor, government, human services, education and the community. United Way provides opportunities to invest in the metropolitan Detroit community through its annual Torch Drive and is a leader in convening partners to impact local residents each year by increasing economic self-sufficiency, protecting children and youth at risk, strengthening families, empowering neighborhoods and communities, and promoting health and wellness. Additional information is available at www.uwsem.org.
July 18, 2006
Media Contact(s):
Patricia A. Ellis, 313-226-9484 or pager, 313-840-1948
Megan Bracket, 313-226-9409 or pager, 313-840-4321
DEARBORN – In conjunction with the Ford Senior Players Championship, the fourth annual Virgil H. Carr Memorial United Way Classic was held yesterday at the TPC of Michigan. More than $116,500 was raised at the event to benefit United Way’s 2-1-1 call center, a comprehensive information and referral service for metro Detroit residents.“Ford Land has been proud to partner with United Way for the past four years to host this event,” said Sean McCourt, chairman, Ford Land. “We know that when we invest in United Way, we’re investing in our community to make a difference in the lives of others.”
The golf outing honors the late Virgil H. Carr, United Way’s former president and CEO, who passed away in May 2003. His passion for the people of southeast Michigan and the need for greater access to necessary health and human services, led him to spearhead the start of 2-1-1 in metro Detroit.
United Way’s 2-1-1 call center is an easily remembered, three-digit phone number available 24 hours a day to connect people to health and human services in metro Detroit. Launched in December 2005, it utilizes a database of more than 6,000 programs and services in metro Detroit that assist residents with issues such as child care needs, after school programs, adult day care, family counseling and crisis intervention, employment training, mentoring and other volunteer opportunities. The service covers Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. The call center has already received more than 46,000 calls since December 2005.
“The launch of 2-1-1 is a giant step in making health and human services easily accessible to all metro Detroiters,” said Michael J. Brennan, president & CEO, United Way for Southeastern Michigan. “We are grateful for Ford Land’s generous support over the years and the impact it has on those we serve.”
Over the past four years, this event has raised more than $456,000 to benefit United Way initiatives.
Approximately 28 foursomes participated in the sold-out tournament, which gave golfers the opportunity to play under the same conditions and pin placements as the professionals during the final round of the Ford Senior Players Championship. In addition to Ford Motor Company, other major sponsors include DaimlerChrysler, who sponsored the luncheon, Abel Construction Company, American Axle & Manufacturing, Commercial Contracting Corp., DiClemente Siegel Design, Inc., Lear Corporation, and Trammell Crow Company
United Way for Southeastern Michigan mobilizes the caring power of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways throughout the region. The organization is led by a diverse group of volunteers from business, labor, government, human services, education and the community. United Way provides opportunities to invest in the metropolitan Detroit community through its annual Torch Drive and is a leader in convening partners to impact local residents each year by increasing economic self-sufficiency, protecting children and youth at risk, strengthening families, empowering neighborhoods and communities, and promoting health and wellness. Additional information is available at www.uwsem.org.
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