Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana’s Annual GolfStar Classic Tees Off March 9th
New Orleans, LA (February 17, 2021) – Grab your clubs to help children find their “Forever Families.” Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana’s annual GolfStar Classic tees off Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at TPC Louisiana (11001 Lapalco Boulevard, Avondale, LA) to benefit Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana’s Adoption and Maternity program. All who come out to enjoy a day on the course will be treated to a day of fun and excitement with delicious food, interactive course games, and a hole in one prize of a new vehicle from Mossy Motors. Raffle tickets are available for purchase by non-participants as well.
“For more than 25 years, this tournament has enabled us the opportunity to connect families with the children they have so desperately longed for. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to our sponsors, donors, golfers and volunteers who help us create “Forever Families,” says Voris Vigee, President and CEO of Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana.
Registration is available for individual players, foursomes, sponsors, raffle tickets, and event volunteers at https://www.voasela.org/golfstar. Registration fees for the GolfStar Classic include cart rental, greens fee, breakfast and lunch, award reception, prizes, and personal protective equipment. The agency is offering raffle tickets to win one of three prizes: a two-sided football helmet signed by Drew Brees and Joe Burrow, an LSU home white jersey signed by Joe Burrow, and $500 cash. Raffle tickets are $20 each or three tickets for $50 and can be purchased online or by calling (504) 486-8697. The drawing will be held at the tournament on March 9, and the winners need not be present to claim prize(s). All proceeds from the tournament and raffle will benefit the Adoption and Maternity Program.
As a licensed adoption agency for over 75 years, Volunteers of America is a respected pioneer in issues such as open adoption. The Adoption and Maternity Program works with both women facing unplanned pregnancies and with married couples struggling with fertility and has united thousands of “Forever Families” over the decades. The Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana GolfStar Classic is the sole fundraiser benefiting the Adoption and Maternity Program and has gained a reputation as a leading regional charity tournament across Louisiana.
Tournament sponsors, who generously help us carry out this program’s mission include Home Bank, TPC Louisiana, and Fore!Kids Foundation.
Volunteers of America offers many other programs that encourage positive development of youth and their families. These programs provide high-quality, innovative services for disadvantaged and disconnected children. For more information about these and all of Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana’s initiatives, please visit https://www.voasela.org.
About VOASELA:
Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana is a part of a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Since 1896, our ministry of service has supported and empowered America's most vulnerable groups, including at-risk youth, the frail elderly, people returning from prison, people with disabilities, and those recovering from addictions. Our work touches the mind, body, heart, and ultimately the spirit of those we serve, integrating our deep compassion with highly effective programs and services.