NOVA announced that its annual Auction & Gala raised over $125,000 in support of NOVA programs and services to help victims of crime and prevent violence through training and education.
The event, NOVA’s largest fundraiser of the year, was held at The Warrington. The theme was “An Evening at the Garden Party.” Guests enjoyed a four-course dinner, music by The Zone, a silent auction and a raffle for two club seat tickets to a Beyonce concert. The silent auction featured over 150 items, including gift certificates, merchandise, sports memorabilia, jewelry, art and gift baskets.
At this year’s gala, NOVA introduced the Karen Kern Children’s Fund to honor board member Karen Kern’s contributions of leadership and commitment to NOVA. She passed away in February 2023. The fund supports evidence-based services for children who are victims of crime, exploitation and abuse. As a board member for more than 25 years, Kern’s mission-focused leadership helped NOVA build its reputation as an organization that looks forward, anticipates the needs of the community and pivots as needed. The gala raised more than $60,000 for the Karen Kern Children’s Fund toward its goal of $100,000. Donations for this fund can be made at novabucks.org/childrensfund.
“Nearly 300 NOVA supporters attended NOVA’s annual Auction & Gala, our main fundraising event of the year,” said Michelle Cash, director of development, NOVA. “Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and supporters, the event was a huge success and a great precursor to NOVA’s 50th anniversary of serving Bucks County as the comprehensive crime victim services agency.”
The 50th Anniversary Gala is set for April 2024.
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