Hoedown of Hope to Benefit Harford County Abused and Neglected Children

HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. – Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Harford County will present Hoedown for Hope, formerly the organization’s annual bull and oyster roast, on Saturday, February 27 at the Havre De Grace Community Center (100 Lagaret Lane, Havre De Grace, MD 21078) from 6-10 pm.

The event will feature classic bull and oyster roast fare provided by Sterling Catering, free beer and wine with a cash bar for liquor drinks, a basket of cheer raffle, silent auction, photo booth for guests to capture their memories, and a $500 cash raffle. Tickets for the $500 cash raffle are on-sale now and may be purchased at the CASA office (101 S. Main Street, Suite 303, Bel Air, MD 21014). Entrants need not be present to win!

“I am so proud to be associated with the CASA program over the past 20 years and know it as a child-centered program that works and is successfully run,” said Ann Helton, Board Chair for the event. “Our annual Bull and Oyster Roasts have become the go-to events that show how much the community supports this program, so pull out your plaid shirts and Stetsons and come support Harford County’s children!”

Sponsors for the event include: Rosedale Federal Savings and Loan, Jarrettsville Savings and Loan, Saxons Jewelers, APG Federal Credit Union, Kelly Wealth Management, and Laurel Bush Family Dentistry.

“Rosedale Federal Savings and Loan was founded on the premise of neighbors helping neighbors,” said Thomas S. Wintz, Sr., President and CEO of the Association. “Partnering with CASA, we share the vision of ensuring that every child grows up in a safe and permanent home. Through CASA’s important work, we see lives change and the community grow stronger,” he added.

Hoedown for Hope’s fundraising goal has been set at $20,000. All proceeds from the event will go toward recruiting, training, and providing professional supervision of community advocates to provide more voices for abused and neglected children in the foster care system. Today in Harford County, there are roughly 230 children under the court’s protection, only 40% of whom have a CASA volunteer advocating for their best interests.

Tickets are $45/person, or $400 for a table of 10. Those interested in attending this do-not-miss event are encouraged to purchase tickets by calling the CASA office at 410-638-4938 or visiting www.casaofharfordcounty.org.

About CASA of Harford County:

CASA of Harford County has been in existence since 1995. It is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that trains community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children who are in the foster care and court system. CASA volunteers monitor all aspects of their case and report to the court, making recommendations for what they feel is in the child’s best interest. CASA of Harford County is one of fifteen CASA programs in the state and more than 900 nationally. For more information, visit www.casaofharfordcounty.org.