NOVA, Bucks County’s comprehensive crime victim services agency, recently hosted its Game Night Gala at The Warrington—an evening of laughter, connection, and impact. The organization’s largest annual fundraiser, the event raised $150,000 in support of NOVA’s free, confidential services and violence prevention and education programs for children and adults.
The gala also featured live music by pop/rock band The Zone, and a trivia challenge, all in support of raising funds for NOVA’s free and confidential victim services for children and adults, as well as the violence prevention programs the organization provides throughout the community. NOVA’s programs and services are available to those affected by crime who live, work or worship in Bucks County. Services include a 24-7 victim Helpline, forensic exams, child-centered response for children who have been sexually or physically abused, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy provided in office, home or schools, and legal advocacy and support through the criminal justice system. NOVA also offers prevention education and professional training across Bucks County to help keep communities safe. Donations to support these critical services can be made to www.novabucks.org/donate.
“Gala Game Night was both engaging and meaningful—from Family Feud and trivia to the powerful words shared by our client speaker and emcee,” said Penelope Ettinger, Executive Director, NOVA. “More than 200 guests joined us, and together we netted over $150,000 to support NOVA’s work with victims and families across Bucks County.”
The generosity of NOVA’s sponsors played a vital role in the success of the gala, helping the organization raise critical funds to sustain its free and confidential victim services, advocacy programs, and violence prevention education throughout Bucks County. In all, 20+ sponsors supported NOVA’s Gala Game Night, demonstrating the community’s strong commitment to helping victims of crime. Leading the way was Winner’s Circle sponsor Parx Casino, which proudly sponsored NOVA for the fourth consecutive year.
Prime Time sponsors included three-year supporter M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust; returning sponsor American Heritage Credit Union; and our newest sponsor Swartz, Culleton & Ferris. At the MVP Sponsor level, HUB International returned for its second year of support.
