Golfing for a cause: Hozhoni Foundation hosting fifth annual Puttin’ in the Pines
The vice president of
In its fifth iteration this year, the event raises what president and CEO
"The proceeds from this event go into the pretty large gap left by state funding," Attridge said.
Hozhoni, a
Hozhoni's services include group housing, employment programs as well as a variety of courses and activities.
In
Money from the golf tournament goes directly toward dental care, yoga classes, life skills courses, cooking and nutrition classes, horticultural classes as well as music, speech, art and massage therapy.
"Our aim through these is to provide a more holistic approach then just state funds allow in serving the individual," Attridge said.
One of the organization's most prominent programs is in the arts.
Attridge never golfs, save for during the Hozhoni event. She also makes sure to emphasize that being a golfer is not a prerequisite to attend Puttin' in the Pines. In fact, several past participants had never even held a golf club, much less played the sport.
"I'm a dedicated golfer once a year," Attridge said.
While Hozhoni clients don't typically attend the event, the proceeds generated from it stretch far into their daily lives, Attridge said.
This year, a total of 64 participants have signed up so far, individual tickets run at
"It's all about the cause, it's about raising money for an organization that needs it, that provides an extremely valuables service to the community," Gussio said. "To me, when I'm playing this tournament every year, it's not really about winning. It's about having fun and giving."
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