What began as a fun way to give back has become a powerful community
tradition. On June 23, the annual Swing Fore Hope marked its 25th year with 76 enthusiastic women golfers at the Griffith E. Harris Golf Course to drive change for local families.
The tournament, benefiting Kids In Crisis (since 2016) and The Undies Project, was hosted by longtime ambassadors Kaisa Newhams, Linda Hirschfeld, Amanda Oliva, and Heidi Nolte.
Extreme heat led organizers to shift to a 12-hole scramble, but spirits remained high. Golf was followed by lunch and dinner at The Clubhouse, where old friends reunited and new supporters joined the cause. Creating space for both camaraderie and generosity, participants raised over $25,000 to help families across Fairfield County.
Proceeds from Swing Fore Hope will directly support the Kids In Crisis 24-hour crisis Helpline, SafeHaven emergency shelter, and mental health programs throughout Fairfield County schools.
The Undies Project will continue restoring dignity to those in need by providing new underwear to individuals facing hardship.
Kids In Crisis, based in Cos Cob, has been a trusted resource for children and families since 1978. The organization provides emergency shelter for children, birth to 18, mental health support in schools, a 24-hour crisis Helpline, and has served nearly 170,000 young people to date. Every donation helps ensure no child in our community is left without support in a time of need.
The Undies Project helps restore dignity to those in need by supplying new underwear to men, women, and children facing homelessness, economic hardship, or displacement.
“We are so grateful to everyone who made this year’s event possible—golfers, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters alike,” Kids in Crisis said in a release. “You help us build a safer, more compassionate future for children and Fairfield County families, one swing at a time.’
A special thank you to this year’s sponsors: Nahed Hallaba, William Raveis Real Estate, Varmax Liquor Pantry, Toyota of Stamford, Gretchen Scott, Elizabeth Angelone – Merrill Lynch, Suzanne Weiser – Morgan Stanley, First County Bank, and The Dowling Group.
For more info or ways to help, reach out to [email protected] or visit kidsincrisis.org.