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(Paramus, NJ) December 10, 2007 - On Friday, March 28, 2008, Children's Aid and Family Services will hold its signature annual fundraising gala at Hackensack Golf Club in Oradell. This year's theme will be a "Beach Party." This important, fun event raises money for agency services that help vulnerable children, teenagers and frail elderly in northern New Jersey. Many of the children served by the agency's foster care and adoption programs come to the agency with nothing but a few personal possessions, and memories marred by trauma and tragedy. With the agency's help, they are able, often for the first time in their lives, to experience the things most children take for granted - clean clothes, three nutritious meals a day, visits to the doctor when they're sick, toys to play with, books to read. Other vulnerable children are supported by child care programs, outreach services such as Baby Basics that provides diapers and formula to low-income families, or counseling to help them cope in times of transition or crisis in their lives.
"The gala is one of the major ways the agency raises funds to help support the vulnerable children and adults it serves," says Liz Mason, executive vice president. "Last year's sponsors included Applebee's, Arthur Groom & Co., Mutual of America, NextWave, TD Banknorth, Toys "R" Us, United Water, and Wyeth. Many of our sponsors have supported this gala for several years and are very pleased by the recognition they have received from their association with this event - ranging from their name on the invitations an ad in the event journal through to press releases, website features and signage at the gala - which now attracts nearly 500 people from the Bergen County area. Our sponsors have played a huge role in the success of this event and we would welcome more businesses that would like to consider partnering with us in this way."
Every net penny raised is used to improve the lives of the agency's clients. For example, proceeds from past events allowed the agency to build its educational support fund and assist young adults with college and other post-secondary training costs, provide diapers and formula to needy local families, and recruit foster and adoptive parents for children whose only wish is a loving, nurturing home.
The 5th annual gala will include cocktails, sumptuous hors d'oeuvres and a buffet, an open bar throughout the evening, a DJ, raffle, and live and silent auctions featuring exciting and luxurious travel packages, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and an assortment of unique items.
Tickets for the 2008 gala start at $150. Online registration will be available at www.cafsnj.org beginning January 4, 2008. For tickets and sponsorship information for the 2008 gala, please call Liz Mason at 201-261-2800. For more information on all of the agency's 2008 sponsorship opportunities, visit www.cafsnj.org.
Children's Aid and Family Services is one of the largest regional, nonprofit human services organizations serving northern New Jersey. The agency is fully accredited and has served the community for more than 100 years. Its mission is to
preserve, protect and, when needed, provide families. Motivated by compassion for vulnerable children, young adults, frail elderly and their families, it provides high-quality and innovative services that meet their social, educational and emotional needs.
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