CASA Cares Supports NH’s Children Experiencing Abuse and Neglect
MANCHESTER, NH – CASA of New Hampshire held its annual fundraising gala CASA Cares: An Evening of Giving for New Hampshire’s Children on May 2.
Presented by Novocure, CASA Cares was held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester. The event included a live auction, wine-and-spirits grab, and jewelry raffle courtesy of Day’s Jewelers.
Funds raised will aid CASA of NH in its mission to recruit, train and support volunteers to provide children who experienced abuse and neglect with critical advocacy both in and outside of the courtroom.
The evening’s speakers included CASA of NH CEO and President Marty Sink; former CASA of NH Board Co-chair and current Advisory Council member Amy Coveno; and Mike Ambrogi, CASA of New Hampshire board member and senior technology fellow at Novocure. The evening’s special guest was Gov. Kelly Ayotte, whose opening remarks highlighted the value that CASA brings to the state, and the impact volunteer advocates have on the lives of children and youth.
Auctioneer Mark Fodero 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 beautiful original painting by Marcia Zahr, glamping and ATV packages courtesy of Bear Rock Adventures and Alpine Garden, camping equipment from NEMO, and more.
Audience members also heard from four current advocates who shared powerful stories illustrating the many ways CASA volunteers change children’s lives.
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.
