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Board of Directors
Katayun Jaffari, President
Ballard Spahr
Katherine M. Kelton,
Vice President
ARAMARK
Sherri Krensel, Secretary
Workplace Environments
Mark A. Gittelman,
Treasurer
PNC Bank
Deborah Baird
Eckert Seamans
Deborah Cohen
Pepper Hamilton
Jill F. Colton
Victoria Demo
RBS Citizens
Joe DeSimone
Marcum
Gary Deutsch
PNC Bank
Kathleen T. Egan
Radian Guaranty
Amy A. Fox
RAF Industries, Inc.
A. Nicole Friant
Duane Morris
Feige Grundman
Blank Rome
Beth Hanssens
PBS Kids Sprout
Rosemarie Hoslyn
De Lage Landen
Financial Services
Bruce Lev
LevLane
Janie S. Mershon
Lyons Dougherty
Kathy Ochroch
Blank Rome
Edward D. Ohlbaum
Beasley School of Law, Temple University
Charles N. Persing
Bederson & Company
Jill Porter
Shannon Prown
Navigant Consulting
Elizabeth Reeves
Global Human Resources
Jane Robinson
UBS Financial Services
Suzanne Root
Attorney at Law
Matthew Siegel
Cozen O'Connor
David A. Silverman
Curley, Hessinger & Johnsrud
Audrey C. Talley
Joe H. Tucker
Tucker Law Group
Ilene Wasserman
ICW Consulting Group
Leadership Council Chair: Honorable Jane Cutler Greenspan JAMS Arbitration, Mediation and ADR Services Members: Honorable Lynne M. Abraham Partner, Archer & Greiner Dr. Steven M. Altschuler President and CEO,
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Sheldon M. Bonovitz, Esq. Chairman Emeritus,
Duane Morris LLP Christopher E. Dunne, Esq. Harvard University Kenneth C. Frazier, Esq. President & CEO, Merck & Co. Nancy H. Fullam, Esq. The Fullam Firm PC Dr. Richard J. Gelles, Ph.D. Dean, University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice
Lynne Honickman Founder and President, The Honickman Foundation Ron Jaworski ESPN Leonard M. Klehr, Esq. Vice Chairman,
Lubert-Adler Partners, LP Susanna E. Lachs, Esq. Non-Profit Board Member and Volunteer Leslie Anne Miller, Esq. Leslie Anne Miller, LLC Jim Murray President, Jim Murray Ltd. Darroll Powe Philadelphia Flyers James Redeker, Esq. Partner, Duane Morris LLP Honorable Michael R. Stiles Senior Vice President, Administration & Operations Philadelphia Phillies |
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Annual Benefit Reception & Auction
Celebrating 35 Years of Child Advocacy
April 18, 2012
(Photo credit: George Feder. From L to R: Executive Director Frank Cervone, Honoree Dr. Marciene Mattleman, John Forer, Board President Katayun Jaffari)
We are still reeling from a tremendous 35th Anniversary Celebration and Evening of Child Advocacy at our Annual Benefit Reception!
It is undoubtedly our biggest night of the year and the overwhelming outpouring of love and support from nearly 1000 guests, sponsors, donors, volunteers, awardees, staff, and other advocates is incredible. Thank you for helping us to raise over $450,000 for our work!
Our auction continues to be one of the largest charity events in the area with over 400 donated items that included dinners, art, spa and fitness packages, Philly sports tickets, Broadway shows, and exotic vacations to Costa Rica and Africa!
We introduced new technology to our auction this year with BidPal, an electronic bidding device that added a new level of excitement along with a surprise visit from mayor Michael Nutter, University of Pennsylvania marching band, Jim Beam Bourbon tasting, and 35th Anniversary cupcakes!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT
Many Thanks to our Wonderful Sponsors!
Click Here for a List of 2012 Sponsors
You weren't able to attend the event but still want to support us?
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Annual Benefit Sponsor Pre-Party
April 3, 2012
(Photo credit: George Feder. Frank Cervone wiht hosts Harold & Lynne Honickman)
A few weeks prior to the Annual Benefit Reception & Auction, philanthropist Lynne Honickman (Child Advocates Leadership Council) and her husband Harold hosted a private cocktail party for event sponsors at the Champion level and above. Guests were treated to cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and the Honickman's extraordinary art and photography collection.
We extend a special 'Thank You' to the Honickmans for their gracious hospitality as well as all of our Champion, Miracle Worker, Believer, Narrator, Story Teller, and Hero sponsors who were in attendance! |
A Second Chance Auction
With hundreds of items on display, there were a few left behind. So, you're in luck! Check out our Second Chance Auction online! There are many wonderful items - restaurants, museums, fitness clubs, beauty salons, art, jewelry - all at a 10% discount.
Bidding will end on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 11:59 PM.
Winners will be notified by Child Advocates staff within 36 hours.
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Recent Press
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Did you see us on the streets of Philly?
Child Advocates banners are hanging around City Hall and on Cherry Street to commemorate our 35th Anniversary and celebrate child advocacy throughout the city.
Created in 2002 in response to a civic outcry for help with activities for the city's youth during the critical unsupervised hours after school, ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships has provided after school recreational and enrichment activities to Philadelphia kids in some of the poorest and most dangerous areas of the city.
From its inception, ASAP staff has taken a grassroots approach working with schools, community, faith-based organizations, senior centers, colleges and universities and police districts targeting areas of the city most affected by violent crime to recruit volunteers and establish safe, stimulating after school activities. 
The Honickman Foundation and its affiliate, The Honickman Charitable Trust, are dedicated to supporting projects that promote the arts, education, health, social change and heritage. Embodied in this commitment is a fundamental belief in the power of the 'family unit' and the necessity of a strong community in order to build a strong society. The Honickman Foundation generously supports the work of Child Advocates. Join our Community:    |
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Staff in Action!
Marguerite Gualtieri - 2012 Unsung Hero
Marguerite "Margie" Gualtieri, Managing Attorney of the Support Center for Child Advocates, oversees service delivery for more than 850 children each year, as well as the practice of more than 300 active volunteer attorneys and in-house legal staff. She was recognized by The Legal Intelligencer for her hard work and dedication to her community through providing pro bono representation to clients in need - our kids. She was honored at a breakfast reception held at the Crystal Tea Room on April 13th.
Frank Cervone - Expert and Leader
Executive Director, Frank Cervone testified before the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Task Force on Child Protection hosted by University of Pennsylvania's Field Center for Children's Policy, Practice & Research. Read More Here
Frank also received The Philadelphia Alliance Leadership Award at the Philadelphia Alliance's Tenth Annual Conference for Direct Service Professionals.
Social Workers - Improving Services
Social Workers Alexandra Dolan and Laurie Ayler presented at the Philadelphia Alliance Conference on "Advocating for the Mental Health Needs of Children in the Child Welfare System"
Social Worker Devon Ferguson participated in a 3-day Quality Service Review (QSR) with the Department of Human Services (DHS). The reviews are conducted by DHS each year to examine the effectiveness of service delivery on a systems level. A small number of cases are reviewed by teams that consist of DHS employees and other stakeholders. The results of each QSR are reviewed by DHS Commissioner Ambrose and members of her team in order to effect system-wide change.
Goodbye!
It's so hard to say goodbye. We wish all the best to departing staff member Liz Wagner as she pursues a future career in organic farming and to our team of dedicated interns this semester: Katie Arend (Alma College), Guesthia Jacques (Temple), Robia Smith-Herman (Bryn-Mawr College), and Jamie Weiss (Temple).
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Upcoming Events
The Philadelphia Bar Association 5K Run/Walk is a perfect fitness opportunity for the entire family. Avid athletes, recreational runners, walkers, and even children participate in this annual event which attracts nearly 1500 area runners, lawyers, students, and families participate.
The race will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2012 starting at 8:30am at Martin Luther King Drive, just behind the Art Museum. Team Competition
Law firms and companies may enter 5K Run teams. For an application contact Michael Berkowitz at mjberkowitz@crbcp.com or 215-567-2010 (ext 132). Deadline for team registration is May 6.
Click Here to RegisterInvite your friends and family to sponsor you in the race. Create a PERSONAL PLEDGE PAGE in just 5 minutes when you Register online + click on "Become a Fundraiser".
Save the Date! October 1, 2012
7th Annual Child Advocates Golf Classic
For more information, contact: Linda Pusatere, lpusatere@advokid.org
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Changing the Story by Making Small Dreams Come True
Dakota and her folks get up close with Klondike
On May 1st, Child Advocates partnered with One Special Wish, a NJ-based nonprofit dedicated to granting small wishes to deserving children and families in need, to give our former client Dakota a day she'll remember for a very long time.
When asked what she wished for, Dakota said she liked jigsaw puzzles and wanted to go to the Zoo. A call to our friends at the Philadelphia Zoo and it was set. Dakota and her new parents were treated to some very special treats. First stop, a visit to see the one of the zoo's newest animals - a baby kangaroo that Dakota told us was called a joey. Then a face-to-face meeting with a tortoise named Peanut. The highlight of the day was when Dakota fed the polar bears, tossing fish to Klondike and Coldilocks, with a little help from her friend, Executive Director Frank Cervone.
Thanks to One Simple Wish, Dakota will be able to go back to the Zoo as often as she wants - they gave her family a membership for a whole year. And they didn't forget the jigsaw puzzles!  Frank Cervone give Dakota a lift. |
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About Us
The Support Center for Child Advocates provides legal and social services to our most vulnerable children. It is our mission to advocate for victims of child abuse and neglect in Philadelphia with the goal of securing a permanent, nurturing environment for every child.
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