Howard County, Maryland – March 5, 2025 – Howard County Soccer Alumni and Get on the Bus leaders, Tim Ryerson and Brian Boussy, are excited to announce the 2025 Howard County Homecoming Gala, a special event dedicated to supporting the work of Get On the Bus in Howard County.
Get On the Bus breaks down financial-and-transportation barriers so that kids can play grassroots soccer on a team in their community, while ensuring participants have an opportunity to learn valuable life skills, good study habits, and access to healthy snacks all through the free GOTB after-school program which services Title 1 schools to ensure Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. The gala will take place on April 12th at Turf Valley, offering an evening of entertainment, inspiration, and community support.
Guests will enjoy great food and drinks, a chance to mingle with past HOCO soccer legends and coaches, music, a raffle and more. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit eight Title I schools in Howard County participating in the Get on the Bus Program, helping us continue our mission to create equitable opportunities for children to play soccer and live healthy lives.
Event Details:
- Date: April 12th, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM EST
- Location: Turf Valley Resort, 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA
Ticket Information: Tickets are available for purchase online at the HOCO Homecoming Event Page. Various sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses and individuals interested in supporting our cause. For more information on sponsorships, please visit our Sponsorship page or contact Brian Boussy at brian@gotbsoccer.org.
About the Event: Howard County has a rich soccer history that begs to be celebrated. Coming together with the community provides an opportunity to do so. Organizers are putting together a night of fun honoring Howard County Soccer Alum, Graduates, supporters, and community members, while celebrating and supporting young athletes in our area.
About Get on the Bus: GOTB removes barriers by providing transportation to and from activities, as well as all the equipment necessary to play soccer. The program enriches the whole child, and by extension their families and communities by providing:
- Free registration in a recreational league
- Homework tutoring
- Health snacks
- Head-to-toe uniform packages
- Transportation to on-the-field training led by licensed coaches using US Soccer Development initiatives
Through its holistic approach, GOTB enriches its participants physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
We invite community members, partners, and supporters to join us for this memorable evening. Your participation will make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve.
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