The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services (UCDVS), a program of BHcare, is looking for bowlers and sponsors to participate in the 29th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit being held Saturday, March 11, 2017, at AMF Lanes in Milford.
All proceeds benefit UCDVS which provides services to over 6,000 victims of domestic violence and their children each year throughout the Greater New Haven, Greater Naugatuck Valley, and Shoreline communities.
UCDVS provides free emergency safe shelter, 24-hour crisis services, counseling, court advocacy, support and other crucial services.
The Bowl-2-Benefit, one of the largest fundraising events of its kind in the state, attracts over 1,500 community members.
Bowlers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in teams of 4 – 5, in one of five bowling sessions scheduled for 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm. Bowlers pay a minimal $5 registration fee and are asked to collect pledges to support their efforts. Each bowler will receive 90 minutes of bowling, an event t‑shirt, shoe rental, soft drink, and a chance to win prizes. The event is ideal for clubs, schools, organizations, corporations and families.
The Bowl-2-Benefit offers sponsorship opportunities for all budgets, with levels starting at just $100. Sponsors reap the benefit of exposure to the more than 1,500 participants as well as additional exposure online. Tee shirt sponsors receive continued exposure with their logo printed on the event tee that is distributed to all bowlers. Tee shirt level sponsorships start at just $500.
Last year, the Bowl-2-Benefit raised over $80,000. Event organizers hope to exceed that amount this year and attract an even larger bowling crowd.
The 29th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit is sponsored by the Bassett Family Fund and media partners include Channel 3 Eyewitness News, WPLR 99.1‑FM and Star 99.9‑FM. Anyone interested in receiving more information about, or participating in the Bowl-2-Benefit, should call Joy DeMarchis at (203) 736‑2601, ext. 1856 or visit www.bhcare.org. Deadline for bowler registration is March 1, 2017.
