Jeff Bingham, permanent supportive housing case manager for Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services, takes a swing at the mini-golf fundraiser
Courtesy of Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services,

More than 30 people attended Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services (LARS)’s first ever Mini Golf Event on July 31, raising $4,000 for the nonprofit and its programs.

“We wanted to do something new, something we had not done before to attract new people,” said Naira Hirz, community engagement assistant for LARS. “I think it went well.”

Funds will be used to purchase backpacks and school supplies for LARS’ Back-to-School Backpack Bonanza on Aug. 17, Hirz said.

The nonprofit’s biggest fundraiser, the annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year on Nov. 28 at 8 a.m.