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(Paramus, NJ) April 4, 2008 - More than 400 Bergen County residents attended Children's Aid and Family Services' Beach Party Gala on Friday, March 28th, at the Hackensack Golf Club in Oradell, New Jersey. Many of the guests enthusiastically embraced the event's Beach Party theme and dressed the part in bright, fun summer fashions. The stately club was outfitted with patio furniture and decorated with colorful umbrellas, giant beach balls, beach toys, and a sand castle surrounded the podium.
The guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, a bountiful dinner buffet, and delectable desserts, while bidding on several one-of-a-kind opportunities and experiences in the live and silent auctions, including a cocktail party with best-selling author Harlan Coben, a tour of Giants stadium with former Pro-Bowler Jim Burt, a private plane ride, a William Lopa, Jr. Giants painting with 24 signatures from the champion team, and several luxury vacation homes.
The event was sponsored by Irwin Franchise Capital Corporation, Applebee's, Elaine & Mike Adler, BD, Boiling Springs Savings Bank, Commerce Bank, Hudson City Savings Bank, Mutual of America, TD Banknorth, Toys "R" Us, Inc., Wyeth and Prestige Lexus.
"We are extremely grateful to our generous sponsors, attendees, and our special event committee for making this an incredibly fun evening, as well as helping the agency raise funds for the vulnerable children and families the agency serves," says Bob Jones, Ph.D., president & CEO, Children's Aid and Family Services. The committee included: Lauren Auerbach, Jennifer Contrucci, Bernadette Davis, Megan Dunphey, Wendy Epstein, Martha Fickinger, Lynn McBeth, Barbara Ricciardi, Nancy Slott, Eve van den Bol, Co-Chairs Katherine Lucas and Julie Dimino, Chair Carol Whaley, and Honorary Co-Chairs Stephanie and Kenneth Karl.
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. For more information, call 201-261-2800 or visit www.cafsnj.org.
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