Epworth Foundation golf tournament adds $1 million prize shot to fundraising effort

The Epworth Foundation will hold its 24th annual golf tournament on Aug. 14 at CommonGround Golf Course in Aurora, with CMTS as presenting sponsor and support from Denver International Airport and JPerry & Associates. Proceeds will fund scholarships, youth and family programs, and hunger relief that reach students and families year-round.

Why it matters: - The tournament turns a single day of golf into funding for scholarships, youth services, family support and hunger relief. - The event adds a high-stakes $1 million prize shot, which can draw attention and sponsorship dollars to the Foundation’s mission. - The Foundation’s programs already serve students and families facing financial strain and food insecurity.

What happened: - The Epworth Foundation will host its 24th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 14, at CommonGround Golf Course in Aurora. - CMTS is the presenting sponsor. - Denver International Airport and JPerry & Associates are also sponsoring the event. - The tournament will include a live auction. - The presenting sponsor will get a chance to take a shot for a $1 million prize.

The details: - Tournament proceeds support the Foundation’s core impact areas: scholarships, youth programs, family programs and hunger relief. - The scholarship program has provided more than $40,000 to help disadvantaged students with college tuition and other education expenses. - The volunteer-run food bank serves more than 200 families each month. - The Thanksgiving food initiative has distributed more than one million pounds of food over the years. - Youth programs include Bessie Coleman Fly Girls and Boys, Talent Camp, work programs and Christmas assistance. - Family services include parenting and peer-support resources, domestic-violence workshops, advocacy services and crisis assistance.

Between the lines: - The tournament is doing double duty as both a fundraiser and a visibility event for the Foundation’s wider work. - The $1 million shot and live auction create an entertainment hook, while the underlying pitch is long-term community support. - Executive Director Xiomara Yanique framed the effort around educational opportunity, saying every student deserves the chance to pursue higher education.

What's next: - Sponsors, donors, volunteers and community partners will keep supporting the Foundation’s year-round programs after the tournament ends. - The Aug. 14 event is positioned to add to the Foundation’s ongoing scholarship, food and family-support efforts.

The bottom line: - Epworth’s annual golf tournament is a fundraising event with a clear social-services payoff: immediate excitement on the course, and sustained help off it. - More information is available through the Foundation’s social media channels, Instagram page, Facebook page and YouTube channel.