Community Tees Off for Brighter Futures at the 28th Annual Kids Challenge Golf Tournament

On September 29, golfers and community supporters gathered at Shorehaven Golf Club in Norwalk for the 28th Annual Kids Challenge Golf Tournament, raising nearly $140,000 to benefit Kids In Crisis and its life-changing programs and services for children and families across Fairfield County.

It wasn’t just a tournament; it was a show of strength from a community that refuses to let kids face crisis alone. Every swing, every bid, and every generous donation helped make sure that a student can find a TeenTalk counselor ready to listen in their schools, that a frightened child can call the 24-hour Helpline and hear a calm voice, and that a youth in crisis will always find safety at Kids In Crisis SafeHaven shelter.

The event featured 18 holes of golf, friendly competitions, and a spirited live auction, all followed by a dinner highlighting the impact of community generosity for local youth.

Kids In Crisis extends heartfelt gratitude to its dedicated 2025 Kids Challenge Committee: Stuart Aronson, Harry Day, Josh Everdell, Briggs Forelli, Stan Galanski, Jason Jaworoski, Denis LaPolice, Heidi Nolte, Cory Solomon—whose drive and commitment made the day possible.

Kids In Crisis also thanks the generous event sponsors for their continued partnership: Amwins Brokerage, AspenRe, BMW of Darien, Carl Marks Advisors, FTI Consulting, Jeffery Family Fund, KPMG, Latham & Watkins LLP, McDermott Will & Emery, Navigators Re, Odyssey Re, Paul Hastings, Precision Arrow Gear Group, Proskauer, Resource Management Group, Richter Consulting, and Star Bulk.

Together, all contributions help build a stronger, safer Fairfield County for kids who need us most.

To learn more about Kids In Crisis programs—including the 24/7 Helpline (203-661-1911), SafeHaven Emergency Shelter, and in-school counseling through TeenTalk—or to get involved as a donor, sponsor, or volunteer, visit kidsincrisis.org

Because every child deserves to be safe, supported, and heard.