Dust off your party hat, the event everyone has been waiting for is back. The 11th Annual Afternoon Tea Benefit for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) is scheduled for Saturday, February 19, 20022 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The tea is proudly hosted by the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary and will be held in Mater Dei Hall. The hall will be decorated with 22 themed tables by individuals and businesses with high tea to be served at 2 pm to 4 pm. Seating is limited so everyone is encouraged to buy their tickets early.
The event features bite size savory items and decadent deserts including the Ladies Auxiliary signature stuffed strawberry cheesecake bites. The benefit will have decorated tables up for action, as well as a silent auction.
This family friendly event is the largest fundraiser for Northeastern CASA which supports Elko County. CASA is a volunteer, nonprofit organization, which appoints individuals to be the eyes and ears for children in the foster system. The volunteer provides a voice for the children to the court system that informs the court of the needs of the child including scholastic and medical needs.
There is always a need for volunteers so that so that all children in the foster system can be provided with a special individual to look after their needs. In fact, the bond between the volunteers and child is so great that they have lasting relationships for years. Due to the pandemic, the number of volunteers required have decreased because children have not been removed from poor living conditions, but it is expected that the that the number of cases requiring volunteers will rise significantly in the future.
This is CASA’s largest fundraiser for the year and proceeds from the event are used to recruit and train volunteers.
Tickets are $15 a seat or $150 to reserve a table for eight. To purchase tickets for the event or for more information about becoming a volunteer, contact CASA at 775-934-7636 or 775-934-7634. Tickets can also be purchased at St. Joseph’s Parish office.