The Charleston Men's Interclub Golf Association retains a small percentage of
every entry fee throughout the year in order to be in a position to distribute a
sizeable check to 1 or 2 local charities each year. The presentation of the
check normally takes place at the January tournament so that all the
participants are there to share in the spirit of giving. The Interclub has given
over $75,000 to charities in the local Charleston SC area.
In 2023, the Interclub members once again were able to give to two different
charities that support the low country area: The ARK of SC and
Neighbors Together of SC.
The ARK of SC has
a vision to
create a self-sustaining program to meet the growing need for Alzheimer's
Disease and
Related Dementia (ADRD) support until a cure is found. The ARK provides hope
and relief to families living with
ADRD.
Their vision and mission is accomplished through social respite, caregiver
support and consultation, community education, and mentoring underserved
communities through the Neighborhood Outreach Alzheimer's Help (NOAH)
Project, in
Dorchester, Charleston, Berkeley, Orangeburg and Colleton counties. Pictured
at right --> Allie Suber, Special Events Coordinator at The ARK of SC
(Summerville), accepts check for $2500 from Jim Petros, Interclub President
at recent Charleston National Golf Club event in January 2024.
Neighbors
Together of SCis committed to bringing a better quality of life to our
Neighbors
through sharing resources, developing relationships and building a
sustainable future. They serve 255,000 meals to 10,300 neighbors in need
each year; work with the homeless for housing resources; help neighbors that
can't afford medical treatment through donations; and assist individuals in
many ways on their journey to find employment.
In the picture at right -->, Interclub President Jim Petros presents
a $2500 check to Jessica Perkal, a Strategy Consultant and Member of
Neighbors Together (North
Charleston), at the Interclub event at Charleston Municipal Golf Course in
February 2024.
