NOVA Gala “A Starlit Evening” Slated for April 19

NOVA, Bucks County’s comprehensive crime victim service agency, will host A Starlit Evening, a black-tie optional gala on Friday, April 19 from 6 - 10 p.m. at a new location - Spring Mill Manor, 171 Jacksonville Road, Ivyland, PA. The gala will raise funds to support NOVA’s free and confidential victim services for children and adults and the continuum of violence prevention programs that NOVA brings to the community each year. To purchase tickets, make a donation, or receive more information visit https://novabucks.org/a-starlit-evening/.

“A Starlit Evening” includes a beer and wine bar, four-course dinner, curated silent auction and live music and dancing. Special guest emcee, Karen Gross, will lead a fun and memorable evening of festivities as we honor all of the staff, volunteers and supporters that have made NOVA a leader across the region in victim services and violence prevention. The event is NOVA’s largest fundraiser of the year and seeks to raise $300,000 to support NOVA’s programs and services.

A Starlit Evening will commemorate NOVA’s 50th Anniversary supporting, counseling and empowering victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes in Bucks County. It all started in 1974, when a group of women recognized the need for victims’ advocacy and support for sexual assault victims. They had the insight, dedication and determination needed to establish an organization like NOVA. Their commitment to the mission of NOVA has ensured that crime victims in Bucks County have the best possible road to healing.

Always on the cutting edge of service delivery, NOVA provides a continuum of programs to meet individual needs including but not limited to: a 24-7 victim helpline, forensic exams in area hospitals, forensic interviews for children who have been sexually or physical abused, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy provided in office, home or schools, legal advocacy and support through the criminal justice system. In addition, NOVA provides prevention education and professional training in schools, the community and through continuing education conferences.

“We are so excited and honored to be commemorating NOVA’s 50 years of service to the Bucks County community,” said Michelle Cash, Director of Development, NOVA. “While we have grown in size and impact over that time, this 50th anniversary year is really about thanking those who have brought us this far – our staff, volunteers, donors and community partners – and looking forward to what we can do together to build a safer, healthier Bucks County well into the future!”

Event sponsors include: Stark & Stark, Attorneys at Law, Phillips & Donovan Architects, LLC, Repko Law, LLC, Erini Restaurant & Bar, Yogamazia and Crown, Cork & Seal. Event sponsorship opportunities are still available and auction item donations are being gratefully accepted. NOVA is requesting donations of gift certificates and memorabilia. All contributions to the event are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

For information about sponsorship, or to donate an item for the silent auction, please contact Michelle Cash, Director of Development at 215-343-6543 ext. 6602 or by email at [email protected].

About NOVA
NOVA supports, counsels and empowers victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes in Bucks County and works to prevent and eliminate violence in society through advocacy, training, community education and prevention programs. Founded in 1974, NOVA is a non-profit 501(c)(3), community-based organization operating out of three offices in Fairless Hills, Jamison and Perkasie. Services are made possible through the financial support of federal, state and local government grants and contracts, corporations, foundations and private donations. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. For more information, visit www.NOVABucks.org.