OTTAWA - Upstream Ottawa held its annual Classic Golf Tournament at a beautiful new venue on Friday, Stonebridge Golf Club in Nepean. The tournament raised $34,000 for essential mental health and substance-use health services.
The tournament saw 136 golfers came out to raise funds for Upstream’s mission of providing community supports to youth and adults living with mental health and substance-use health challenges, to lead self-guided and fulfilling lives.
Merkley Supply was the gold sponsor of the tournament, which offered many complimentary food and drink samples as well as challenging and fun events at the various golf holes. The Ferguson Family Foundation, which has generously supported the tournament over many years, was once again our silver sponsor.
Bronze sponsorships were provided by Monolith Finishing, KU Power Group, Richcraft Homes, Barre Construction, Arnon Corporation, Claridge Homes, Ron Eastern Construction, Desjardins, and Ridge Rock Brewing Company.
During the evening program attendees heard from Upstream Ottawa staff member Bailey Newell about the daily challenges faced by clients living with mental and substance-use health challenges. These include social isolation and lack of affordable housing and food insecurity, things that Upstream Ottawa endeavours to address with raised funds. Eighteen volunteers supported this year's successful tournament.
“We had some really low scores, but most importantly, our golfers had a total blast on the course and that’s what we strive for each year,” said Tournament Chair Jenni Condon. “We are already on the lookout for sponsors, prizes and auction items for next year’s tournament.”
Upstream’s annual Classic golf tournaments have raised a total of $99,000 for frontline services in the last three years.
Upstream provides a range of critical community supports and affordable housing options to people living with mental health and/or substance-use health concerns. Services include: intensive mental health case management, housing, youth support services with a focus on Black youth and their families, crisis prevention, medication management and life-skills coaching.
For more information go to upstreamottawa.ca, call the Upstream Ottawa office at 613-248-3330 ext. 401, or send an email to info@upstreamottawa.ca
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