Ocala, FL — Volunteers of America of Florida (VOAF) invites the public to participate in Swing Fore Heroes: Restoring the Ritz, a charity golf tournament benefiting homeless veterans in Ocala through the Restore the Ritz Capital Campaign.
The event will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, with a 10:00 a.m. shotgun start at Ocala National Golf Club (4782 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482). Registration is $100 per individual or $400 per foursome. Proceeds will support critical renovations to the historic Ocala Ritz Veterans Village, a transitional housing program for veterans.
According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, an estimated 32,882 veterans experience homelessness on any given night. Restore the Ritz aims to address this urgent need by raising $3 million to enhance the historic property, allowing it to serve up to 46 veterans at a time with safe housing, case management, mental health support, substance recovery assistance, and employment training.
Tournament participants will enjoy 18 holes of golf, cart and swag included, along with food, awards, contests, and prize drawings. Sponsorships, donations, and corporate partnerships are also available.
By participating, supporters are not just playing golf; they are helping restore a historic landmark and rebuild lives.
WHO: Spokespeople available for interviews include:
- Stephanie Vranich, Volunteers of America of Florida, Vice President of Development & Outreach [On-Site Contact: 248-321-7048]
- Carey Kleinmetz, Volunteers of America of Florida, Development Manager [On-site Contact: 727-369-8485]
WHERE: Ocala National Golf Club, 4782 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482
WHEN: Saturday, February 21, 2026, Starts at 10:00 a.m.
CONTACT: For more information, please contact Stephanie Vranich, svranich@voa-fla.org, [248-321-7048] http://voaflorida.org/
For registration, sponsorship opportunities, or to learn more about the Restore the Ritz Campaign, please visit https://www.voaflorida.org/swingforeheroes/
About Volunteers of America of Florida
Volunteers of America of Florida is a faith-based, human service organization that engages Floridians in need, including unhoused Veterans, individuals and families experiencing homelessness, those diagnosed with mental health and cognitive conditions, and vulnerable seniors. Volunteers of America of Florida creates positive life changes through housing and supportive services (i.e., behavioral health, case management, and more). Thousands of Floridians in-need are served each year across the state of Florida. For more information, visit www.voaflorida.org, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, or Instagram.