A Decade of Giving Back

What started as a modest event in 2015, raising $2,500 in its first year, has grown into one of Richmond’s most anticipated charity golf outings. Founded by Mark Ogorchock of Client First Insurance Group, the tournament raised nearly $20,000 in 2024 alone. This year, organizers are aiming even higher, with a goal of $30,000 or more.

All proceeds benefit the Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center and The Willow Collaborative. The food bank has helped provide over 160,000 meals to families in need, while The Willow Collaborative offers support services and advocacy to women in Powhatan County and surrounding rural areas who are survivors of abuse. Past tournaments have also supported Medical Home Plus, which assists families with children who have intellectual disabilities.

Why We Keep Showing Up

We’ve partnered with this tournament for years, and it’s easy to see why the relationship has stuck. As our owner Justin put it when the sponsorship was announced, we’re proud to support such a great event and an even better cause, and we’re grateful to Client First Insurance Group for including us again this year.

The organizers behind the tournament even highlighted that partnership in their own sponsor spotlight, noting Ace Glass has served the Richmond area since 1996 as a family-owned and operated business, and that our team is quick, responsive, and easy to work with. That kind of recognition means a lot coming from people doing real work in the community.

Event Details

What: 11th Annual RVA Charity Golf Tournament
When: Friday, October 16th, 2026, 9:00 AM shotgun start
Where:Magnolia Green Golf Club, 7001 Awesome Drive, Moseley, VA 23120
Benefiting: Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center and The Willow Collaborative

If you’d like to get involved yourself, whether that’s registering a team, becoming a sponsor, or simply making a donation, you can find everything you need on the RVA Charity Golf Tournament website.

We’ll see you out there, and we hope you’ll raise a cold one from our beer cart while you do.

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What Happened

Richmond Police responded to a report of vandalism near East Grace and Ambler Streets around 11:18 a.m. on Tuesday. When officers arrived, they arrested 33-year-old Tyler Holtrust, who now faces multiple charges including felony property destruction. By the time our team got there, dozens of vehicles across the lot had windshields with holes and craters in the glass, front and back.

The Real Cost Falls on Drivers

Vandalism like this doesn’t just leave a mess. It leaves victims footing a bill they never expected. As Dominic put it in the WRIC interview, a lot of these drivers are going to end up paying out of pocket, covering their deductible, or watching their insurance rates climb, and none of it is their fault. Depending on the make and model, a windshield replacement can run anywhere from $200 to $1,000.

One VCU employee whose car was among those damaged told local news it was her only means of transportation. Stories like hers are exactly why our mobile team tries to get to situations like this quickly. When your car is unusable, every hour matters.

Many of those affected work at VCU or VCU Health, and several told local news their insurance either denied the claim, doesn’t cover it, or the cost falls below their deductible. In response, one victim’s mother started a GoFundMe called Help VCU Community Replace Windshields to help cover repair costs for those affected. If you’re able to contribute, every bit helps.

What To Do If Your Car Was Affected

If your vehicle was one of the ones damaged in the Shockoe Bottom lot, or if you’ve experienced vandalism anywhere in the Richmond area, here’s where to start:

Call us first. We can look at the damage, give you a repair or replacement estimate, and help you figure out the best way to proceed with your insurance company.

Document the damage with photos before you have anything repaired or replaced.

Remember that Virginia law gives you the right to choose your own repair shop. Your insurance company cannot force you to use a specific vendor, even if they suggest one first.

Get your car looked at as soon as possible. A cracked or shattered windshield compromises your visibility and your vehicle’s structural safety, especially with ADAS-equipped vehicles where the windshield plays a role in camera calibration.

We’re Here to Help

Seeing dozens of neighbors dealing with unexpected damage in a single morning is tough to watch. If your windshield was damaged in this incident or in any other vandalism situation, give us a call. We’ll get you a free quote and get your vehicle back in safe, drivable condition as quickly as we can.

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