About two dozen non-profit organizations, including Project Mend-A-House, Manassas, competed in a non-profit bowling tournament recently sponsored by the United Way and Williams Pipeline/Transco.
The tournament culminated a three-month effort to spur each organization to raise United Way funds to benefit local residents.
As a special incentive, all funds raised, up to $5,000 each, was matched by a like contribution from the Williams Foundation, providing each non-profit organization with additional resources to help those area residents in need.
The tournament took place at the Bowl America Bull Run on Balls Ford Road in Manassas. The groups squared off for two exciting classic games of bowling in the morning followed by two games of "cosmic" bowling in the afternoon.
The bowlers were also treated to a complimentary continental breakfast and lunch catered by the bowling alley. Drawings were held for door prizes throughout the day, a 50/50 drawing was held and various awards were handed out for bowling proficiency and bowling futility.
The winner of last year's tournament, the Project Mend-A-House team, was once again led by its Executive Director Andrea Saccoccia, and included its project coordinator, Robin Bayles, and his wife, Sandy, as well as numerous volunteers including George and Carolyn Meghan, Bill Okuly and Walt Koscinski.
In addition, the Project Mend-A-House bowled in the morning with its sister non-profit organization, the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Greater Prince William.
In spite of its formidable presence, Project Mend-A-House relinquished its title from last year to another worthy non-profit competitor, CASA.
"I feel like we are all winners-the community and our organization," said Saccoccia. "Thanks to the benevolence of Rose and the Williams Foundation we will meet our budget this year and continue to complete projects and install safety modifications for our seniors, disabled and low-income residents."
Staff writer Bennie Scarton Jr. can be reached at 703-369-6707.<p>
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