February 2011


LOVE IS IN THE AIR 

It's Valentine's Day, the holiday that celebrates love! Now is the perfect time to purchase tickets to the agency's spring gala, which will also celebrate love! Tickets are available to "Love is All You Need," at www.cafsnj.org. The event is on Thursday, April 7, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at the Venetian in Garfield, NJ. This is an event you won't want to miss, what with a performance by Caledon, the Scottish tenors (www.caledonmusic.com), as well as a buffet, open bar and silent and live auctions. Some of the fabulous auction prizes include vacation packages to Aruba, Bermuda, Florida and Colorado Springs, golf packages, catered cocktail parties, an Apple iPad and much more. Tickets start at $150. Call the Development Office at 201-261-2800 for more information.



YOU CAN WEAR LOVE        

Did you purchase your raffle ticket yet for the exquisite, 15 carat "Love" Emerald necklace, created by Arthur Groom & Co. especially for "Love is All You Need?" You, or your Valentine, could be the winner of this stunning, one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry sure to turn heads. But, you need to be in to win it. Raffle tickets cost $20 apiece or 6 for $100, and are available at Arthur Groom & Co., 262 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ, or online at www.arthurgroom.com or http://www.cafsnj.org. The raffle winner will be drawn at the "Love is All You Need" gala.


 




DO YOU LOVE TO DANCE?

The agency is hosting its first-ever dance marathon fundraising event on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. at Bergen Community College, Paramus Road, Paramus. Sponsors are AEP Industries, Professional Fitness Consultants and United Water.

We need your help to make this a fun and memorable event. If you love to dance the night – and day – away, register at www.dance4kids.kintera.org or call the Development Office at 201-261-2800. We need both individual dancers and teams, and are seeking additional sponsors, food donations and prizes.

WE LOVE THE DEPOT  
Named Best in Bergen

Congratulations to the all-volunteer staff of The Depot craft and gift shop, named Best Gift Shop by Best of Bergen (201) magazine! The Depot, located at 22 Prospect Street in Midland Park, NJ, features beautiful, one-of-a-kind merchandise for the home handmade by crafters and artisans, as well as a large selection of Vera Bradley handbags and accessories. All proceeds benefit Children's Aid and Family Services. For more information, or to learn about volunteering, call 201-444-6120 or visit the store online at http://thedepot.cafsnj.org.

                

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.