Scott Harkey takes lead on Puttin’ for a Purpose to help JFCS efforts
Staff Reports | Digital Free Press
Jewish Family & Children’s Service is announcing Scott Harkey, founder and chief executive officer at The Harkey Group, will chair the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization’s inaugural Puttin’ for a Purpose fundraising event to be held Sept. 28 at Putting World in Scottsdale.
Mr. Harkey is a nationally recognized marketing agency leader whose clients have included major brands such as Airbnb, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Reebok, the Arizona Lottery and Diet Pepsi.
Puttin’ for a Purpose will raise funds to help JFCS provide life changing and lifesaving services to more than 40,000 Valley-area children and adults. The first-time event will see putters of all skill levels compete in two rounds of putting competition at the state-of-the-art indoor facility while enjoying handcrafted food delicacies developed by renowned chef Michael Patton, craft beverages, and the chance to win great prizes.
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“JFCS plays an important role in the Valley by providing healthcare services, senior programming, foster teen services, domestic violence programs, and more to people no matter their age, faith or background,” Mr. Harkey told the Arizona Digital Free Press. “The organization played a key role in my own life when my wife and I adopted a child. I’m excited to be able to give back.”
Puttin’ for a Purpose from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at Putting World in Scottsdale, 16259 N. Scottsdale Road.
“JFCS has been working in the Valley for nearly 90 years and as we look to expand our awareness to new community members a large part of our strategy is to engage top area executives like Scott to support our mission,” said Len Gutman, VP of Philanthropy for JFCS.
“Not only is Scott a marketing industry expert but he is actively involved with many charitable organizations so he clearly looks to make an impact in the communities where he lives and works.”
Participants of the event will get to spend an evening helping thousands of children, teens and adults coping with trauma, family violence, mental illness and substance abuse as well as other behavioral, physical and social obstacles find the help they need.
The event consists of two rounds. The first round consists of all participants playing 18 holes and the person with the lowest score will win a prize. In round two, all participants will get one shot to attempt to sink a 50-foot long hole-in-one for a chance to win a major prize.
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