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Awards night, held annually in April at L'Affaire in Mountainside, is an evening shared by the community, members, staff and families to recognize the achievements of people involved in improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities and youth involved in New Jersey’s child welfare system. Hors d'oeuvres are served and a cash bar is available. Tickets to the event are moderately priced. Attended by over 350 people.
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Held each year in May at the Echo Lake Golf & Country Club in Westfield, this event is a time for fun on the links while raising funds. The day includes breakfast, use of clubhouse facilities, golf carts and a cocktail reception. An auction and raffle is held at the cocktail reception. Opportunities are available for individual players and foursomes, sponsorships and auction item and goody bag donations. A great, fun-filled day. (Get more information on the 2008 Golf Classic)
This annual event, held at the end of June at the Community Access Institute in Elizabeth, celebrates the accomplishments of people with developmental disabilities who are members in CAU Programs. Individuals who have made significant strides in independent living are awarded Certificates of Achievement. Recent achievements have included traveling alone overseas, maintaining long-term employment and proactively adopting a more healthy lifestyle. Attended by over 100 people each year.
Youth Achievement Night, also held in late June at the Community Access Institute in Elizabeth, is an annual event for youth involved in New Jersey's child welfare system who are members of CAU programs. Youth are recognized on achievements such as educational attainment, maintaining employment and engaging in advocacy efforts. Provider agencies are also recognized. Attended by approximately 100 people.
Held in late September/early October at Rahway River Park in Rahway, this event involves community groups, members, staff and families. The day includes goody bags, a DJ and a BBQ. Opportunities are available for sponsorships, walk teams, food and goody bag donations. Volunteers are welcome to help with set-up, cooking and clean-up. An all around good time!
Held in late October at L'Affaire in Mountainside, this annual semi-formal event is a major fundraiser and always a highlight of the year. The evening includes hors d'oeuvres, a surf and turf dinner, a live band, dancing, awards and a cash bar. Individual tickets, tables, sponsorships and ads in our ad journal are available. Attended by over 500 people. An event not to be missed!
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