CASA Cares Raises a Record-breaking Amount for New Hampshire’s Children Experiencing Abuse and Neglect
CASA of New Hampshire, a nonprofit that trains volunteers to advocate for children experiencing abuse and neglect, raised more than $570,000 at its annual fundraising gala, CASA Cares: An Evening of Giving for New Hampshire’s Children, held on Friday, May 3. This exceeds CASA of New Hampshire previous CASA Cares fundraising record of $550,000 raised in 2023.
Presented by Novocure, the event was held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown. This year, CASA Cares featured a live auction, wine-and-spirits grab, and jewelry raffle courtesy of Day’s Jewelers.
“The incredible support and generosity that were on display at CASA Cares demonstrates that so many folks from all over the state truly understand and value CASA’s life-changing work,” said CASA of New Hampshire President and CEO Marcia (Marty) Sink.
The evening’s speakers included Sink, former CASA of NH Board Co-chair and current Advisory Council member Amy Coveno, and Devin Oot, manager of community and government relations at Novocure. Guests also heard from U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, who shared powerful remarks about the valuable impact CASA has on children and youth throughout the Granite State.
Auctioneer John Terrio entertained the crowd as they bid on live auction items, including luxury vacations, tickets to “Late Night With Seth Meyers” plus a meet-and-greet with Seth Meyers, a gorgeous necklace donated by renowned jeweler Marla Aaron, glamping and ATV packages courtesy of Bear Rock Adventures and Alpine Garden, camping equipment from NEMO, and more.
Audience members also heard from former CASA youth and now current CASA advocate Justice Ohanasian, who shared her personal story in a deeply moving portion of the event.
The money raised during the event helps CASA work toward its goal of having an advocate available for every child New Hampshire who is involved in the child protection system.
Since 1989, CASA of New Hampshire has provided a voice for children who have experienced abuse and neglect in New Hampshire by empowering a statewide network of volunteers to advocate on their behalf so they can thrive in safe, permanent homes. These advocates are trained in trauma-informed best-interests advocacy, and get to know the children and the important people in those children’s lives. CASA of NH advocates are in a unique position to make detailed recommendations in court so judges are able to make informed decisions on what’s in a child’s best interests.