FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
Kristin Calder, CEO
561-635-8423
Kcalder@LiteracyPBC.org
Literacy Links Golf Tournament Raises More Than $40,000
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., April 28, 2023 – A full field of golfers teed up for the 7th Annual Literacy Links Golf Tournament on April 14 to support the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. The popular benefit raised over $40,000 for adult and children literacy programs.
The tournament took place at the Palm Beach Par 3. Afterward, players were treated to lunch, awards and a silent auction at al Fresco Restaurant at the clubhouse.
“Thanks to everyone who sponsored and played to help raise significant funds to provide links to literacy for so many children and adults in our community,” said Literacy Coalition CEO Kristin Calder. “Golfers were able to experience a picturesque course on a beautiful day all the while knowing their support will help us reach more children and youth to help them improve their reading skills.”
Sponsors included an anonymous donor, Brenda Medore and Leanne Adair, Publix Super Markets Charities, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Ed Morse Automotive Group and Northern Trust.
Special thanks to event chair Nancy Vera and committee members Caleb Bowser, John Campo and Travis Foels.
About the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
A recipient of the coveted 4-star Charity Navigator rating for 13 consecutive years, the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County works to improve the quality of life in our community by promoting and achieving literacy. In Palm Beach County, 22% of adults age 16 and older lack basic literacy skills and cannot fill out a job application or read a bus schedule and nearly half of all third graders are not reading on grade level. Through extensive outreach and collaboration with a network of community partners, the Literacy Coalition strives to ensure that individuals who need to improve their literacy skills receive the help they need. By providing services to 49,876 adults, children and families each year through nine programs at 159 sites, the Literacy Coalition’s goal is for every child and every adult in Palm Beach County to be able to read.
