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June 28, 2007 -- Covenant House's Sixteenth Annual Golf Invitational
 With the weather peaking at 85’ degrees, the Hackensack Golf Course was filled with individuals, ranging from beginners to experts, stepping to the tee for a round of shotgun golf. The day consisted of a full day of golf, relaxation, fun in the sun and support for those less-fortunate. With each stroke, birdie, and/or mulligan, a young person at Covenant House was gaining valuable resources needed to gain self-sufficiency and independence from this fundraising activity.
"This event is always so much fun" stated Bruce J. Henry, Executive Director of Covenant House New York. "There are so many individuals here today supporting Covenant House and our young people. I always look forward to our Annual Golf Outing." For Covenant House New York and New Jersey, this event provides much need financial support, ensuring that programs remain open and services are fully available. At this year’s event, both morning and afternoon rounds were completely packed with more than 200 individuals out supporting the need of so many young people. Joining the golfers this year on the course, was Sister Patricia Cruise, President of Covenant House International and providing timely chipping and putting tips. Without some of her masterful chips, a number of golfers would have still been fighting the rough. The evening concluded with a sit-down dinner (full of laughter and friendly-criticism about certain shots and putting mishaps) and speeches from Bruce J. Henry , Executive Director for Covenant House New York and two Covenant House residents, true testimonies about their experiences in life and the role Covenant House played is correcting their direction. Overall, the event was a huge success and once again proves that some many people are dedicated and supportive the problems facing our young people.
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