Avison Young, the world’s fastest-growing commercial real estate services firm, today announced that its Fairfield/Westchester office once again sponsored the annual Norwalk Grassroots Tennis & Education (NGTE) Play in May Tournament and Gala held on Saturday, May 5^th at country clubs throughout the Norwalk area.The announcement was made by Sean M. Cahill, Principal and Managing Director of Avison Young’s Fairfield/Westchester office and an executive member of the board of the NGTE.

The mission of Norwalk Grassroots Tennis & Education is to build strength of character and a foundation for success for underserved youth through tennis and education. Their goal is to ensure each participant is on a path towards success on the court, in the classroom and in life.

“NGTE programming was developed based on a theory of change: Engage underserved children in Norwalk through tennis, offer a safe and welcoming family environment, and provide them comprehensive support to meet their academic, physical, and social-emotional needs,” said Cahill. “This helps build a foundation that enables them to graduate high school prepared for college and/or a career, putting them on a path toward greater opportunity and success.”

The day-long event starts with tennis tournaments beginning at 8:30 a.m. at local country clubs and culminates with the annual gala at the Woodway Country Club at 540 Hoyt Street in Darien, CT. The gala kicks off at 5:45 p.m. with a live screening of the Kentucky Derby, followed by dinner, open bar, live auction and casino style games. All proceeds benefit the ongoing programs of the NGTE.

“Avison Young continues to provide incredible support for grassroots kids as a sponsor of Play in May, our largest annual fundraising event,” said Betsy McNeil, Executive Director of Norwalk Grassroots Tennis & Education. “Their sponsorship directly impacts hundreds of kids in South Norwalk, helping them build a path to success on and off the court. We are grateful to Avison Young for believing in our kids!”

Avison Young opened its Fairfield/Westchester office in 2014 as part of the international real estate firm’s ongoing tri-state expansion. Under the guidance of Mr. Cahill, a 25-year industry veteran with long ties to the greater Norwalk community, the Fairfield/Westchester has grown more than five-fold and has not only emerged as a major force in the market, but as friend to the communities which it serves. In addition to the firm’s support of organizations like NGTE, the company recently marked it’s fifth anniversary in the region by launching the new Avison Young Five for Five program, wherein employees in the firm’s New York City, Long Island, New Jersey and Fairfield/Westchester offices will dedicate five hours of volunteer community service to a charity of their choice over a five-month period.

Avison Young is one of the world’s fastest-growing commercial real estate services firm. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Avison Young is a collaborative, global firm owned and operated by its principals. Founded in 1978, the company comprises 2,600 real estate professionals in 82 offices, providing value-added, client-centric investment sales, leasing, advisory, management, financing and mortgage placement services to owners and occupiers of office, retail, industrial and multi-family and hospitality properties.