Central Illinois Veterans Commission Announces Second Annual Golf FORE Veterans Tiny Homes

[August 22, 2023]   The Central Illinois Veterans Commission (CIVC) is seeking sponsors and teams for the second annual Golf FORE Veterans Tiny Homes. This event will take place on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the Lincoln Elks Golf Course.

There will be two shotgun starts. Registration for the morning session will start at 6:15 a.m. with tee off at 7:30 a.m. Registration for the afternoon will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a tee time of 12:45 p.m. All proceeds will go to the organization’s Tiny Homes projects.

A light breakfast will be provided for the morning session and a light lunch catered by Flossie and Delzena’s will be available for the afternoon group in the Elk’s Banquet Room.

Teams may register online at 2023 Golf FORE Veterans Tiny Homes | CIVC (civeteran.org) or contact CIVC by phone at 217-828-9366 or by email at [e-mail] indicating preferred time to start. Payment can also be made online via PayPal or sent to the CIVC Office at 120 S. McLean Street in Lincoln IL 62656. Registrations are required by September 1, 2023.

Hole in One Challenges with various prizes including cash and a golf cart will be available on various holes thanks to generous sponsors: Chicago Rental and Repair, Advanced Heating and Cooling, Fitzpatrick Construction and Joe Ryan – Country Financial.

There are several levels of sponsorship still available. The Red sponsorship includes two foursomes for golf and sponsorship signage. The White Sponsorship includes one foursome and sponsorship signage. There are also Putting Green, Driving Green and Hole Sponsorships available. Organizations or individuals may sponsor a veteran to play.

Those who wish to sponsor should contact the Central Illinois Veterans Commission at 120 S. McLean Street in Lincoln by September 1, 2023. Contact Marsha Fernandes, chairperson of the event, with questions, sponsorship pricing or to get more information at 217-361-4912.

Founded in December of 2018, it is the vision of the Central Illinois Veterans Commission to provide veterans with holistic services designed to eliminate barriers in obtaining permanent housing. CIVC partners with the VA, civic organizations, human service agencies and community colleges to ensure each veteran has access to services including mental health counseling, workplace and financial skills training, life coaching and housing assistance programs.

Since its inception, the organization has built and given three tiny homes to deserving veterans in Lincoln. Two additional homes are currently being completed on Decatur Street in Lincoln. Two additional veterans will soon be welcomed home thanks to the efforts of this organization and many volunteers and supporters. CIVC is extremely grateful for the support of the community and looks forward to a great event on September 15, 2023.

[Patti (Becker) Schonauer]