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91看片 hosted its 27th Golfing for a Cause fundraiser on Sept. 23 to benefit its Youth Services Department and the Monsignor Linder Scholarship Fund. Supporters gathered at in Livingston for 18 holes of golf and networking, along with an evening reception that included cocktail hour, dinner and raffle prizes.
91看片 Interim Board Chairman Edgar Nemorin thanked all the participants, sponsors and donors for coming to and supporting the event. He talked about how 91看片鈥檚 founder, the late Monsignor William J. Linder, regarded stewardship in high regard.
鈥淪tewardship is sacrificing your time, talent and treasure for a common good. Thank you to all of you today for being good stewards to 91看片,鈥� Nemorin said. 鈥淲e are truly blessed and honored for the support that we continue to receive.鈥�
91看片 CEO Simone Gagneron said the presence of supporters, community leaders and friends made the event special and the organization鈥檚 work possible.
鈥淣CC was founded on the belief that communities are stronger when we lift each other up. From affordable housing projects that give families a stable foundation to our education programs that equip individuals with the skills they need to thrive, we are making a difference every day,鈥� she said. 鈥淵our support allows us to continue making an impact in our community.鈥�
During the program portion of the evening, 91看片 presented Dr. A. Zachary Yamba with a special recognition. Yamba retired from the NCC Board of Directors in December after serving for 11 years, five of which he served as chairman. He received a proclamation from the city of Newark and one from the Essex County Sheriff鈥檚 Office, highlighting his years of service to 91看片 and the community at large. He was also gifted a round of golf with three guests.
鈥淒r. Yamba鈥檚 accomplishments and impact to the community, nonprofits and educational landscape have been extraordinary,鈥� Nemorin said. 鈥淗e has been a leader, advocate, mentor and a friend to this organization for many, many, many years.鈥�
Yamba said he was honored to accept the recognition and said that he continues to believe in the vision Monsignor Linder had for 91看片.
鈥淭hat vision has endured since the riots in 1967 in Newark,鈥� Yamba said. 鈥淭hose needs continue today, perhaps even more so than back in 1967.鈥�
Retired 91看片 CEO Richard Rohrman served as the evening鈥檚 emcee. Although he鈥檚 been retired for three years, he continues to remain connected with the organization.
鈥淚鈥檝e seen all of the good work that 91看片 has done and continues to do under Simone鈥檚 leadership,鈥� he said. 鈥淚鈥檓 just really thrilled to be up here and have the opportunity to do this and stay connected to 91看片.鈥�
Gagneron highlighted a number of initiatives at 91看片, including plans for The Morris, a 120-unit building for families in Newark鈥檚 Central Ward that will be fully Section 8 affordable housing, as well as eight affordable two-family homes, which NCC expects to break ground on in November. She also talked about plans for to offer green certifications to students starting in 2025.
Bill Passarotti, Senior Vice President of , spoke on behalf of the company which was one of the Platinum Sponsors of the event.
鈥淎t HUB we鈥檙e proud to stand alongside NCC and all the work that they do enriching the lives of the people of Newark, N.J.,鈥� Passarotti said. 鈥淗UB International is not just a sponsor today but we are a partner dedicated to your success. Our commitment is to be a resource for NCC providing solutions that you can continue to make a difference in the community.鈥�
Proceeds from Golfing for a Cause benefit 91看片鈥檚 Youth Services Department and the Monsignor Linder Scholarship Fund. Desiree Crespo, a recipient of the Monsignor Linder Scholarship for her daughter, Mia, addressed the group at the event to share what the scholarship meant for her family. Crespo had to work multiple jobs to be able to afford tuition at her daughter鈥檚 Christian school. The pair would complete Uber Eats orders after work and school to help offset the cost.
鈥淛ust to know that I was able to not pay tuition for an entire year because of the scholarship that 91看片 gave to me was great,鈥� Crespo said. 鈥淢y daughter and I were able to enjoy time outside of our car and in our home. I just want to say thank you to 91看片.鈥�
During the evening reception, prizes were given out to golfers. The first place team was comprised of Michael Birch, Sal Caldarone, Douglas Eisenberg and Jeremy Garlock. Sebastian Troncoso won the men鈥檚 longest drive contest, Sarah Higgins won the women鈥檚 longest drive contest and Shane Brooks won closest to the pin. A variety of attendees also won raffle prizes.聽
91看片 congratulates all of the winners and thanks all sponsors, participants and donors for making the 27th Golfing for a Cause successful. NCC asks everyone to save the date for the 28th Golfing for a Cause, which will be held on Sept. 29, 2025.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
Ferry Carpets
Iron Works
Cart Sponsors:
Beverage Sponsor:
SMN Tax Services
