the Lowell Wish Project, a privately-funded home and baby goods bank, helping the needy gain independence and thrive, by procuring donations and partnering with other area agencies, announces the 2013 annual Golf Tournament benefit will be held on Monday, June 24 at the Butter Brook Golf Club, 157 Carlisle Road, in Westford. Registration begins at 8 a.m.

Participation includes light breakfast and coffee, lunch, raffles, prizes for best score, closest to pin and more. Sponsors are needed and encouraged to supply 140 give-away items for the gift bag.  Sponsorships available include:

• $2,000 Gold (for lunch)
• $1,000 Silver (for Hole-in-one)
• Bronze Golf Ball Sponsor (supplies 36 dozen balls)
• $750 Sponsor a hole + 4 golfers
• $250 Sponsor a hole only

All proceeds benefit The Wish Project of Lowell, which coordinates monthly service projects and encourages community fundraisers. In addition to basic items, the Wish Project also procures furniture and large/bulk donations from the northeast, such as mattresses, clothing etc. using tractor trailers. One-time or recurring monetary contributions and corporate sponsorships are also accepted. 

About The Wish Project

The Wish Project, located in Lowell, MA, is privately-funded organization that partners with social services agencies and shelters all over the Merrimack Valley to help the area’s needy gain independence and escape homelessness. Each year, The Wish Project provides more than $1 million in free goods to more than 36,000 needy people - most of whom are children. The Wish Project is located in a 13,000 sq ft warehouse right off 495, Lowell Connector to Plain St. in Foundry Industrial Park. For more information, visit the Wish Project website (www.thewishproject.org) and Facebook page and follow us on Twitter (@WishProject).