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7th Annual Golf Tournament Supports The Heights Foundation’s Programs
September 23 at Old Corkscrew Golf Club
(Fort Myers, Fla. –July 28, 2022) — The Heights Foundation seventh annual benefit golf tournament “Swing Fore The Kids” will take place on Friday, September 23 at Old Corkscrew Golf Club. The proceeds of the event support The Heights Center’s programs that work to build strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood of Fort Myers. Last year’s tournament raised $44,000. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. There will be a boxed lunch, and a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. and hors d’ oeuvres, auction and awards at 6:00 p.m. The presenting sponsor is Entech.
“The poverty rate for children in Harlem Heights is more than twice the county average,” said Jim Sanger, Chief Operating Officer of The Heights Foundation. “This tournament will help support programs at The Heights Center including School Success and our enriching summer camp.”
Tournament Registration is now available. A foursome is $640. Sponsorships that include golf packages and recognition are available. The sponsorship deadline is September 9 and golfer registration deadline is September 16. For more information visit www.heightsfoundation.org/golf or call Jim Sanger at (239) 482-7706 or email jim@heightsfoundation.org
About The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center
The Heights Foundation works to build self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. Our mission is to support education and wellness, promote family and community development, and provide the benefits of enrichment and the arts. The Heights Center, supported by The Heights Foundation, is a place for Education, Opportunity, and Enrichment. Heights Early Learning serves more than 80 babies through 4 years old. The Heights Center serves 134 children in AfterSchool and SummerCamp. The Harlem Heights Community Charter School serves 150 children from kindergarten through fifth grade.
Harlem Heights was originally settled as a rural agricultural community. Approximately 780 children live in a mixture of single-family homes and multi-family apartments. Demographically, the population is approximately 70% Hispanic, 20% African-American, and 8% Caucasian. The poverty rate for children in Harlem Heights is more than twice the county average, with family income 40% below the county average. Families cannot easily access family support services in downtown Fort Myers and benefit greatly from programs within the neighborhood.