The Campbell River and North Island Transition Society is hoping to drive away domestic abuse.
On June 14, the society will be hosting it's fifth annual golf tournament at the Storey Creek Golf Club.
"We have 18 holes of golf, there's a cart rental included, and there's a buffet dinner when they come back. We have activities on the holes, one of those is an opportunity for a $20,000 cash prize if they get a hole-in-one on hole seven and we have prizes, we have a silent auction and we have 50/50 raffle," said Diane Palmer, the society's public relations and economic development coordinator.
Proceeds from the scramble-format golf tournament will be allocated by the society to one of their underfunded programs, the counselling and outreach program.
"We kind of wanted to bring our profile into the community and bring in something fun because we deal with pretty heavy topics in domestic violence, homelessness, mental health issues or challenges. So we wanted to bring in something fun that people would find enjoyable, and we'd have an opportunity to connect with the community and tell them what we do and why we need help with the shortfall we have with our funding," Palmer said.
People can register or volunteer on the society's website. Tickets are $195 per person before June 1. Afterwards, the cost increases to $215.
Palmer says that when there is uncertainty around us, such as financial challenges and increased substance abuse, they can contribute to domestic violence. The society helps women and children impacted by domestic violence, as well as poverty and homelessness, with its services to escape their situation. Services include the Ann Elmore House and the Rose Harbour House.
Ann Elmore is a short-term emergency shelter, offering shelter, support, food, clothing and necessities, as well as detox, supportive recovery, and stabilization programs. Rose Harbour includes time-limited subsidized housing and services. Other services include child and youth support and a 24-hour helpline.
"We just want to bring awareness and let people know that it's someone one that you know that is experiencing domestic violence, whether its someone you work with, a relative, and it's important to know where to direct people and it's important to understand what the need is," said Palmer.
Since it is the 40th anniversary of the society's founding, there will be an 80s theme. Music from the 80s, as well as 80s-styled dress is encouraged.
