CASA Cares Supports NH’s Children Experiencing Abuse and Neglect

CASA of New Hampshire held its annual fundraising gala CASA Cares on May 1 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester. Presented by Novocure, the event included a live auction 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.

This year’s event was both a celebration of CASA of NH’s impact – serving more than 13,000 children – and the legacy of founder, CEO and President Marty Sink, who is retiring as of July 1 after a 38-year career.

The evening’s speakers included Congressman Chris Pappas, former CASA of NH Board Co-chair and current Advisory Council member Amy Coveno, Mike Ambrogi, CASA of New Hampshire board member and senior technology fellow at Novocure, and Joe Corey, president of Day’s Jewelers.

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 private dinner and wine pairing donated by Chef Ed Aloise and David Duhamel of Ruby Wines, glamping and ATV packages courtesy of Bear Rock Adventures, “Martinis with Marty” at Bravo in Manchester, a two-night stay on Star Island, and more.

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 volunteer guardians ad litem 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.