Margate: The 6th Annual JFS & JCC Golf Tournament, a joint fundraising event between Jewish Family Service and the Milton and Betty Katz Jewish Community Center raised $55,000 to benefit both agencies.
On Thursday, May 30th at Linwood Country Club, 116 golfers teed off in the spirit of friendly competition. Team JFS took home the trophy, which will be displayed at the agency’s Margate office until next year’s rematch.
“We raised much needed dollars for essential community services and it’s an honor working with such great people for such a great cause,” said Brett Balsley, Team JFS co-chair.
Golfers attempted to hit the unicorn float during one the contests.
The JFS & JCC Golf Tournament featured many exciting on-course contests such as putting, inside the circle, hit the float (a giant unicorn!), and hole in one featuring a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Sahara.
Golfers walked away with great prizes such as foursomes to area golf courses, Philadelphia Phillies tickets, Disney Park Hopper passes, signed sports memorabilia, restaurant gift cards and wine. One lucky winner claimed the “Dine Around” raffle grand prize which included multiple gift certificates to local restaurants.
“It was a wonderful day,” said David Schultz, Team JCC co-chair. “And we are always grateful to the many generous individuals and businesses that sponsor this event, year after year.”
The funds raised will help JFS and the Katz JCC further their mission to provide the children and seniors of Atlantic County, as well as the community as a whole, with programs and services that enhance and enrich their lives.
For more information on Jewish Family Service or the Katz Jewish Community Center, please visit www.jfsatlantic.org or www.jccatlantic.org.
About Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) encourages strong families, thriving children, healthy adults, energized seniors and vital communities. With dozens of program areas, JFS specializes in counseling, mental health services, homeless programs, vocational services, adult and older adult services and also hosts an on-site food pantry. The agency impacts 8,000 lives throughout Atlantic and Cape May Counties each year.
JFS’ mission is to motivate and empower people to realize their potential and enhance their quality of life. In keeping with Jewish values and the spirit of tikkun olam (healing the world), JFS provides services with integrity, compassion, respect and professionalism regardless of their religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age or background.
About the Milton & Betty Katz Jewish Community Center
The mission of the Milton & Betty Katz JCC of Atlantic County is to foster an appreciation of Jewish identity, values and culture, to promote the health, education and welfare of our members and our surrounding community, to strengthen Jewish family life, to build a sense of community and ensure Jewish continuity for our children, our children’s children, and ourselves.
The Katz JCC provides a wide range of health, wellness and social enrichment programs, as well as educational opportunities for both children and adults in a warm and welcoming environment. Membership and other JCC programs and events are made available to everyone regardless of religious affiliation.