You can add the First Tee of Benton Harbor to the growing list of organizations forced to innovate for their annual fundraising events due to the pandemic.
In a year of unmatched need and unexpected challenges, the First Tee of Benton Harbor is hosting a free virtual scholarship dinner from 7 pm – 7:30 pm next Wednesday, November 18th, with all proceeds from the event going towards participant scholarships.
An online silent auction benefiting First Tee Benton Harbor will begin that night, November 18th, at 7 pm and will continue until Monday, November 30th at 11:59 pm. The online silent auction can be found at this link when it goes live: https://one.bidpal.net/ftbhvirtualscholarshipdinner.
Ebon Sanders, First Tee — Benton Harbor Executive Director, says, “At First Tee —Benton Harbor, we’ve adjusted and persevered to ensure we remain a resource for youth in our community, providing programs that empower and encourage them during a challenging year.” He adds, “Proceeds from this auction will enable us to provide scholarships for our local youth for years to come.”
First Tee is a youth development organization using golf as a catalyst for personal growth. First Tee – Benton Harbor reaches more than 2,700 young people annually in Berrien County.
First Tee will be kicking off awareness around the event beginning Tuesday, November 17th, with North Shore Inn donating $2 to First Tee for every famous burger they sell, both for pick-up orders and dine-in. Additionally, their neighbors at North Pier Brewing Company will be donating $1 from every pint sold. Both give-backs will run through Thursday, November 19th.
The give-back at North Shore is highlighted through First Tee’s “Nothing But Cup” video, featuring Mya Miller and Jason Wright, current participants in the First Tee program. You can see that great and fun video right here: https://youtu.be/q68WMk5SH6E
First Tee — Benton Harbor, a youth development organization celebrating its 15th anniversary here in 2020, is one of 150 First Tee chapters across the United States and in select international locations. Their mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character and instill life-enhancing values through the game of golf at in-school and after-school programs. Learn more online at: http://www.firstteebentonharbor.org.
