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Bergen County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) urgently calls on the community to rally behind its mission at the upcoming Casino Night Fundraiser on May 7, 2025. Due to a significant reduction of over $150,000 in federal and state grant funding, this year’s event is not just a celebration—it’s a lifeline. “Funding cuts of this magnitude threaten our ability to be there for some of Bergen County’s most vulnerable children,” said Executive Director Lucy Rosen. “Now more than ever, we need the community’s support to ensure no child in foster care goes without a voice in court, in school, and in life.”
The elegant evening will take place at Season’s, 644 Pascack Road, Washington Township, from 6:30–10:30 PM and features gaming tables, a silent auction, basket raffles, and abundant food and drink. Tickets are $235 per person, including open bar, gourmet food stations, dessert, and $100 in casino play money.
Sponsorships and ticket packages begin at $465 for a Couples Package, which includes two tickets and a business card ad in the Bergen CASA Journal. To purchase tickets or make a donation, visit https://casacasino2025.givesmart.com or call 201-336-7520.Donations of items or experiences for the auction and raffle are greatly appreciated and can be arranged by contacting lauren@bergencasa.org. Can’t make it? You can still participate in the online silent auction from the comfort of your home by logging on to our website one day prior to the event.
Why It Matters
Every dollar raised will help Bergen CASA continue to recruit, train, and support volunteer advocates for children in foster care—children who have experienced abuse or neglect and urgently need someone in their corner. Since its inception, Bergen CASA has supported more than 954 children in foster care, providing them with consistency, advocacy, and hope. As CASA Board President Zonie LeSane stated, “John C. Maxwell once said, ‘Dreams often come one size too big so that we can grow into them.’ We are proud of how far we’ve come—but we can’t grow without you. Your support now is critical.”
About Bergen County CASA
Bergen County CASA is the only non-profit in the county whose sole mission is to advocate for abused and neglected children in foster care. CASA volunteers meet with children regularly, gather essential information about their well-being, and make recommendations to family court judges. They are often the one constant presence in a child’s life during an otherwise unstable and uncertain time. As funding becomes harder to secure, community generosity is what sustains our advocacy. CASA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN #90-0060769). All donations are tax-deductible.
For more information: www.BergenCasa.org
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