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Gift baskets, home decor, gift cards, tool kits, and much more are up for grabs at the annual Voices for Kids silent auction this week.
Read MoreAn upcoming event will give an opportunity for citizens to speak up during the Voices for Kids annual silent auction. Donations of auction items can be made through next Monday, December 5.
Read MoreAn upcoming event will give an opportunity for citizens to speak up during the Voices for Kids annual silent auction.
Read MoreLet your silence be heard Friday to help raise money for the Voices for Kids open house and silent auction at the Greene County Courthouse.
The event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first floor on the Greene County Courthouse, benefits the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. The proceeds will benefit county children involved in the court system and CASA program due to neglect and/or abuse, according to CASA Director Amber Spicer.
Many great items are up for grabs thanks to donations from businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout Greene County as well as other areas across the state.
Some items available for bidding include tickets to Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari, an autographed Indianapolis Colts football, many themed baskets, gift certificates, and much more.
In addition to the silent auction, Christmas trees, adorned with ornaments made by students at area schools, will be on display. Live entertainment will be provided and refreshments will be available.
CASA’s Facebook page, Greene County CASA Program, has posted images of silent auctions items for those who want to get a sneak peek of some items available.
“We (CASA) are the voice for the child that is currently in the foster system. We work with parents, DCS [Department of Child Services], foster families, and most importantly the child to make sure their voice is heard,” said CASA Director Amber Spicer. “We also advocate for any services the child might need and form an opinion through research of the case to make a recommendation as to what is in the best interest of the child.”
In addition to the silent auction, Christmas trees, adorned with ornaments made by students at area schools, will be on display. Live entertainment will be provided and refreshments will be available.
Read MoreYour silence can do great things for many children in Greene County through the Voices for Kids Open House and Silent Auction. The open house and silent auction, which will be held Friday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first floor on the Greene County Courthouse, benefits the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. The proceeds will benefit county children involved in the court system and CASA program due to neglect and/or abuse.
Read MoreBloomfield, Indiana – Amber Spicer has been named as the Director of the Greene County Court Appointed Special Advocate (“CASA”) Program, a program that recruits, trains and supports community volunteers to advocate for children that are wards of the State and their families.
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