By Skip Sheffield
BOCA RATON — They came, they played and they partied, and the
less fortunate youth of Boca Raton will benefit.
The third annual PROPEL Golf Classic held at Boca Lago Country
Club recently was a rousing success. More than 110 golfers
participated and even more took part in the silent and live auctions to
benefit PROPEL.
“We had a tremendous turnout for our third annual golf event,”
declared golf committee chairman Matthew Kutcher. “We were able
to raise over $115,000 for PROPEL. The proceeds will go toward
scholarships, outreach programs and summer programs for our
participants.”
More than 60 financially disadvantaged and at-risk youth participate
in PROPEL’s educational, motivational and recreational programs.
PROPEL was founded in 2001 and in the 10th anniversary year 2011
it has really come into its own with a new scholarship program for
deserving youth, administered through the George Snow Scholarship
Foundation.
More than seven percent of Boca Raton’s population lives with
incomes below the poverty level, and that figure is even higher
in neighboring communities served by PROPEL. The name
PROPEL stands for People Reaching Out to Provide Education and
Leadership. In addition to its educational programs, the non-profit
501c3 organization has enlisted more than 50 businesses willing to
assist in hands-on vocational training in various fields.
“As a result of the success of the golf event, we will be able to
positively affect the lives of children and families in need in our
community,” said Kutcher. “We look forward to another propel Golf
Classic next year.”
For more information about PROPEL, call 561-955-8553 or visit
www.propelyourfuture.com.