Category: Events

Concert For A Cause 2026

We are thrilled to announce that Anderson East will headline this year’s Concert for a Cause!

Known for his soulful blend of Southern soul, Americana, rock, and R&B, Anderson East has built a reputation as one of today’s most captivating live performers. His latest album, Worthy, marks a powerful new chapter in his career—a deeply personal collection of songs inspired by resilience, redemption, and a genuine love of music. Co-produced with longtime collaborator Dave Cobb, the album showcases East’s signature soulful vocals, rich Muscle Shoals-inspired sound, and heartfelt storytelling.

Throughout his career, East has earned praise for his authentic songwriting and electrifying live performances, creating music that connects with audiences through honesty, warmth, and emotion.

Concert For a Cause Event Details

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026

Tickets

  • General Admission: $50
  • Children: Free with the purchase of an adult ticket

Food Vendors

Come hungry! Food will be available for purchase from:

  • Cousin’s Maine Lobster
  • Polancic’s

🍺 Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase on site.

🍪 Looking for something sweet? Be sure to stop by the Developmental Training Program Bake Sale! Our Developmental Training staff will be selling homemade treats, with proceeds supporting their program.

Please note: No outside food or beverages are permitted.

By enjoying food from our vendors, you’re giving back—each vendor is generously donating a percentage of their proceeds to Friendship House to help support our mission.

☔ Rain or shine, the show goes on! All ticket sales are final and nonrefundable.

Visit our event page on Facebook for updates!

Purchase Tickets

Artist bio adapted from Anderson East’s official website: https://andersoneast.com/about/

Annual Golf Outing Update

Join Us for an Even Bigger Event on July 25, 2026!

We have an important update regarding our golf outing that was originally scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026.

After thoughtful discussions, we have decided to cancel the June 19 outing and combine our efforts with the annual UAW Region 4 Golf Invitational on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

By joining forces, we are creating one larger event with an even stronger turnout, more fun, and greater support for an incredible organization that has been changing lives in our community for generations.

Ottawa Friendship House and UAW Region 4 Annual Golf Outing

Ottawa Friendship House and UAW Region 4 invite you to participate in the 2026 Annual Golf Outing at Deer Park Golf Club.

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Registration: 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Shotgun Start: 10:00 a.m. sharp

Dress Code

Proper golf attire is required:

  • No denim
  • Collared shirts must be worn

If you had planned to attend the June 19 outing, please consider this your warm invitation to join us on July 25.

Supporting a Legacy of Compassion and Opportunity

Your participation and donations directly benefit Ottawa Friendship House (Tax ID: 36-2600477), a remarkable organization that serves more than 100 adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in Ottawa and surrounding communities.

The story of Ottawa Friendship House began in 1953, when Jane McCormick, the mother of a son with Down syndrome, recognized the urgent need for educational opportunities for children with disabilities. Together with Pat Greathouse and Theresa Greathouse, she helped establish Echo School—originally known as Every Child Hope and Opportunity.

At a time when institutional care was often the only option, Echo School offered children and families hope, dignity, and support. The school flourished thanks to the generosity and steadfast commitment of UAW Region 4 members and the local community.

As the original students grew into adulthood, their needs evolved. In 1966, Echo School became Ottawa Friendship House, expanding its mission to provide adults with IDD opportunities for meaningful work, independent living, and fuller participation in the community.

Over the decades, Friendship House has continued to grow, offering:

  • Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs)
  • Intermittent Community Integrated Living Arrangements (ICILAs)
  • Supportive day programming
  • Community employment opportunities
  • A professional work center that ensures participants earn a living wage

Today, Ottawa Friendship House stands as a powerful example of what can be accomplished when families, labor organizations, and communities work together with compassion and purpose.

Register Today

Secure your spot and support this outstanding cause:

Purchase Tickets Here

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Questions?

For additional information about the outing, please contact:

Kelli Harrison
(309) 645-4960

We are grateful for your continued support and hope you will join us on July 25 for a day of golf, camaraderie, and giving back to an organization that has made a lasting difference in the lives of so many families.