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AUGUST 28, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXV • NO 25
CASA event will celebrate transformative powers of heroes BY JEFF FALK
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eroes come in all shapes, sizes and ages. The heroic volunteers of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties serve, place others ahead of themselves and seek to make the world a better place to live. CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties’ upcoming gala is the nonprofit’s signature event, partly because it celebrates these
heroes. It also brings together volunteers, donors, community members and friends, new and old alike. “It’s always about putting the best interests of youth first,” said Margie Lamberson, CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties’ director of development. “A CASA (court-appointed special advocate) is appointed by the court, and they’re another set of eyes and ears for the judge,” she explained. “A CASA is always there for (children who have been abused or neglected). That’s their sole pur pose. T hey ’re
BY JEFF FALK
COBYS Family Ser vices ’ upcoming multifaceted Bike & Hike event is the organization’s biggest and most beneficial fundraiser. “My favorite part is seeing ever yone come to gether,” said Anne Stokes, who’s been COBYS’ director of development for six years. “There is a lot going on that day. But the beauty is that the participants can pick what makes the best sense to them. There are a lot of different options so participants can choose what they want to be a part of. It’s amazing to see a lot of different people.” “The purpose of the event is to make sure COBYS can provide all of its services, day in and day out,” Stokes added. “People learn about all the things COBYS is doing.” The 28th edition of COBYS’ annual Bike & Hike event will be presented on Sunday, Sept. 8, from noon to 3 p.m. at Lititz Church of the Brethren, 300 W. Orange St., Lititz. The event will feature three active options for suppor ters to choose from. “It’s a very family-friendly event,” said Stokes. “The day
CASA volunteer Janice Weber-Brown (left) and husband Larry Brown celebrate at last year’s CASA Heroes Gala.
and Lebanon Counties will also recognize Jenny Habecker of Hummelstown as its Hero of the Year and TriStarr of Lancaster as its Business Hero of the Year. “Businesses like TriStarr help promote what we do,” said Lamberson. “Jenny always goes above
and beyond; she always goes the extra mile to advocate for the youth in her care and make sure they have all the resources they need.” Nearly 300 people are expected to attend the gala. Organizers are seeking to raise more than See CASA heroes pg 6
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“It’s always about putting the best interests of youth first.”
constantly asking, ‘What does the child need? Are they being well cared for? How are they doing in school?’” The 14th edition of CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties’ annual Heroes Gala, this year titled “A Storybook Soiree: Changing a Child’s Story One Chapter at a Time,” will be presented from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Foundry48, 100 W. Millport Road, Lititz. The gala will feature a reception, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner and a silent auction. The deadline for purchasing tickets at www.Storybook.Soiree . g i v e s m a r t . c o m i s F r i d a y, Aug. 30. Individuals can bid on silent auction items or donate directly to CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties at the same website beginning Wednesday, Sept. 4. “It will be a celebratory evening of recognizing the hard work that the CASA volunteers perform,” said Lamberson. “People can change a child’s story just by being there. It’s an adult evening, but it’s not a stuffy group. This group likes to have fun. It’s an opportunity to do something a little different. Not only will it raise funds to support our mission, (but) it will also raise awareness about what we do.” At the gala, CASA of Lancaster
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