Dayspring Center

Past Events

2nd Annual Mini-Golf Classic

Champions Russell Martin & Assoc.

Corporate foursomes and family teams came out on June 19th to the Pirates' Cove Miniature Golf Course to compete in a wacky miniature golf tournament. While families took on the unusual antics of putting with a pool cue, corporate teams put their best putting skills to work for the coveted traveling trophy and grand prize. The grueling competition came down to a playoff between last year's winning team, Foamrcraft, Inc. and first-time corporate hole sponsor, Russell Martin and Assoc.

And the "Spirit Stick" goes to Exact Target Foursome!

In the end, Russell Martin and Assoc. became the reigning champions, winning the trophy and a complimentary game for four at The Sagamore Club in Noblesville! This was the first year, Dayspring Center awarded a "Spirit Award" to the most enthusiastic corporate team on the course. It wasn't easy to determine the winner. In fact, Russell Martin & Assoc. and Exact Target were forced into a "dance-off" for the prized spirit stick. Our congratulations to Exact Target for exuding the most team spirit on the course (and the best dance moves)!

The IMI Family foursome pose with mascot Little Jake

Family teams were entertained by returning mascots, Chick-fil-a Cow, Butler Bulldog and Little Jake from E&B Paving. There were prizes galore for kids of all ages, including "hole-in-prizes" donated by the Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis Indians and Monkey Joe's.

Dayspring Center would like to recognize the following companies for their sponsorship of the 2nd Annual Mini-Golf Classic:

Title Sponsor:

UPS

Hospitality Sponsor:

Chick-fil-A at the Crossing

Donated Services:

Lamar Advertising, Magna Carta Public Affairs, Printing Partners, Quality Printing in Anderson, The Michael Group, Willow Marketing.

Other donated prizes:

The Sagamore Club, Live Nation, Midwest Balloon Rides, Wood Wind Golf Academy, Jersey Boys at the Murat by Circle City Tickets, Verizon concert tickets.

Thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, and family teams the 2nd Annual Mini-golf Classic was an enormous success! Dayspring Center raised more than $17,000 for local homeless families and their children. Proceeds raised at the event will help to provide homeless families the basics - a hot meal, clothing, a warm bed and the chance to start over.

Homecoming Celebration 2009

Formerly known as the "Halloween Howl for the Homeless", Dayspring Center and over 200 guests gathered at The Riverwalk in Broad Ripple on October 9 for the newly named Fall fundraiser - Homecoming Celebration.

"For three years this event has been very successful but we wanted to change the name to one that would better reflect our purpose and the families we serve", said Lori Casson, Executive Director of Dayspring Center. "This event is a chance to celebrate the thousands of homeless families that are now "home" due to the support and efforts of our community partners, contributors and volunteers."

This year's Homecoming Celebration featured an hors de oeuvres buffet, "Top 40" music, silent auction and a special appearance by INDYPROV. Proceeds raised at the event helped to provide food, safe shelter and supportive services for the many families turning to Dayspring Center for help this winter.

"Through the Eyes of a Child" Fundraising Breakfast

Families with children are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population! On Thursday, September 17th, Dayspring Center hosted a breakfast for over 300 guests to raise awareness on the increasing numbers of homeless families in the Indianapolis community and learn the lasting effects it has on the children. During the breakfast, guests were touched by the testimony of a homeless mother of six and a 13-year old boy who were previous residents of Dayspring Center. The one-hour presentation showed homelessness through the eyes of children who have experienced it.