L to R: Judy Wright, GABC Co-President; Jeff Zeitlin, GABC Board Member, M.J. Petretto
Guilford’s The M.J. Petretto Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of the Retirement Planning Group of Guilford, CT, today presented a check for $4,000 to Guilford A Better Chance. The proceeds are a result of The 14th annual M.J. Petretto Golf Classic at the Farms Country Club in Wallingford, CT. The fun day out included a scramble golf competition, pre-golf lunch, then post-golf dinner, including silent and live auctions hosted by Guilford’s own John “Cadillac” Seville. Jeff Zeitlin, Board Member and Guilford ABC liaison for the golf event commented: “The spirit of the organizers and participants for this wonderful community event grows each year. Returning players are like old friends and new players are enthusiastically welcomed! We are grateful to M.J. and her team for their ongoing support of Guilford ABC, and the other worthy non-profits the event supports. It is a wonderful example of a Guilford business giving back to the community.”
The M.J. Petretto Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 2009 as part of Retirement Planning Group’s commitment to give back time, talent and money to support the efforts of Connecticut not-for-profits. The Foundation’s mission is to fund organizations that support education health, and quality of life to build stronger Connecticut communities. In addition to Guilford A Better Chance, the event also supports Gaylord Hospital’s Spinal Cord Injury Program, Home Care Plus – Community Healthcare and Hospice (formerly VNA of Guilford) Parkinson’s Exercise and Caregiver Support Program, and the Shoreline Arts Alliance.
Guilford A Better Chance, starting its 50th year, invites academically talented young women of color from under-represented communities to attend Guilford High School and to enjoy the many benefits of living in the Guilford community. The program’s goal is to lessen the educational divide, one scholar at a time, and to prepare these scholars for a lifetime of achievement. t