Osprey Village plans fundraisers, anticipates groundbreaking
As they work toward the goal of a groundbreaking later this fall for a customized neighborhood accommodating adults with developmental disabilities, Osprey Village Inc. organizers are holding fundraisers to help support their work.
Osprey Village was founded to advocate and develop opportunities where adults with developmental disabilities can gain maximum independence in a supportive neighborhood with a variety of housing, services, and activity options. The establishment of Osprey Village is happening as this area faces growing demand, overwhelming existing resources when it comes to housing and services accommodating people with disabilities, resulting in years long waiting lists.
The organization is engaged in a capital campaign and has raised $686,000 of an initial $3 million goal needed to break ground on the Hardeeville development. Organizers are planning for building to begin next spring. Phase I will offer one-bedroom and two-bedroom villas and phase two will offer condominiums and apartments.
In addition to housing, Osprey Village will offer residents customized services according to Osprey Village’s individualized services philosophy. These services include life skills training, health and wellness resources, job coaching, social activities, transportation, and personal assistance adjusted to fit individual requirements.
The Osprey Village Golf Tournament will return to Golden Bear Golf Club on Hilton Head Island on Sunday, November 9, for the seventh annual tournament. This year’s tournament is presented by Subaru Auto Nation Hilton Head. The price to participate in the tournament is $175 for an individual golfer and $700 for a foursome.
The day includes breakfast by Nectar Farm Kitchen, a buffet lunch by Tina and Joedon Boney, Starbucks coffee, craft beers by Lincoln and South Brewing Company, and 18 holes of golf with a cart. There will be contests along the course in which golfers may win prizes. In addition to the golf, there will be a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. Sponsorship opportunities span many categories and donation levels. Those options are listed on the Osprey Village website. Over twenty sponsors are supporting the tournament.
Osprey Village will also be having a fundraising dinner on November 16 at 5pm at Chophouse 119, also on Hilton Head. According to their website link, only a few tickets remain available.
For more information on Osprey Village fundraising and village development plans, to make a donation, or to set up an initial interview as part of the application process for residency, go to the Osprey Village website or call 843-422-6099.
Channing Heiss is a freelance writer and a member of the Beaufort County disAbilities Coalition.
