December 2010

HOLIDAY ISSUE

WINE AND FOOD LOVERS DELIGHT

                                                                       

More than 250 agency supporters had a great time at the agency's 10th annual Wine and Food Tasting Evening that was held recently at The Woman's Club of Ridgewood. The evening's honoree was The Northern New Jersey Business Volunteer Council. 

Presented by TD Bank, food was generously donated by Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, Chevy's Fresh Mex, Panera Bread, The Shannon Rose, and wines were provided by Carlo Russo's Wine and Spirit World of Ho-Ho-Kus. The evening also included a silent auction featuring vacation packages, a baseball autographed by NY Yankee great Whitey Ford, Kate Spade handbags, many fine wines and gift certificates for personal training sessions.

Proceeds from the event will support programs for infants and young children in the agency's care, including Baby Basics, which provides free nutritional formula and diapers to low-income families with infants and toddlers. Click here to view photos of the event.
       GET IN SHAPE AND HELP LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH BABIES
   
                     
With 2011 almost here, it's the perfect time to make New Year's resolutions. Number 1 on most people's lists is getting back in shape. If you're looking to do something good for yourself and help struggling families, Paramus Group Physical Therapy has a fantastic offer. For each person that signs up by December 28, 2010, Paramus Group Physical Therapy has generously pledged to donate $100 (up to $2,100) to the agency's Baby Basicsprogram. For more information, call Diane Singer of GPT at 201-712-9113 or visit www.paramusgpt.com. GPT is located in ENA Gymnastics at 600 Winters Avenue in Paramus, NJ. Be sure to tell your girlfriends, too! 

                                                     CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

HOLIDAY BENEFITS TO HELP THE AGENCY 

                          FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA AT SAVVY CHIC

Fashion-conscious shoppers had a fantastic evening of shopping, a fashion show and a raffle with prizes -- including a designer handbag and custom jewelry -- at Savvy Chic Consignment Boutique in Ridgewood. Coordinated by Platinum Hospitality Consulting (www.platinumhospitality.biz), the holiday bash featured food and desserts donated by the Enchanted Palate (www.theenchantedpalate.com), wine provided by Divine Intervention Wine Company, wait staff offered by Memorable Events (www.memorableeventsinc.com) and a raffle prize by Venture Photography (www.venturephotography.com). Some of the girls living at the agency's Woodlea group home modeled in the fashion show. Best of all, 8% of sales from the evening is being donated to the agency. Many thanks to Savvy Chic and Platinum Hospitality Consulting for a fun event!


"WRAP YOURSELF IN LOVE"
EVENT AT ARTHUR GROOM & CO.

 

  Arthur Groom & Co. recently hosted the festive "Wrap Yourself in Love" event that launched the raffle of the "Love Emerald," created by Arthur Groom especially for the agency's spring gala. Guests were greeted by "paparazzi" as they strode a red carpet to enter Arthur Groom & Co, where they received gift cards to use to purchase a dazzling present for that special someone or themselves. Raffle tickets to the "Love Emerald" were on sale. Children from the agency's Path group home sang a special holiday song and dancers from Marianne's School of Dance performed in the window as Santa Claus handed out treats. What's more, 25% of sales from December 7 – 11
were donated to the agency.

Raffle tickets for the "Love Emerald" are available at Arthur Groom & Co., 262 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ and cost $20 apiece or 6 for $100. The spectacular 15 carat emerald necklace – surrounded by diamonds – will be raffled at the agency's spring gala on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the Venetian in Garfield. You may also purchase them online at www.cafsnj.org. Click here to view photos from the event.


Warmest wishes for the holidays and thank you for all your support of the vulnerable children and families we serve.


Children's Aid and Family Services has a 110-year history of helping vulnerable children and families. Our services include adoption, foster care, child care and early education, alcohol and drug abuse education and prevention, eldercare and community educational programs and workshops. There are so many ways for you to get involved and make a difference. Adopt. Foster. Donate. Volunteer.

For more information, call 201.261.2800 or visit

www.cafsnj.org.