Dear Friend,

The Board of Trustees of the Friends of the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center would like to thank all of our donors and our volunteers. We understand how critically important you are to the success of our mission to build a safe, child-friendly environment for the victims of abuse and their families. We continue in our efforts to raise the funds needed to complete this project. We would encourage all to drive by the Child Advocacy Center on Kozloski Rd. in Freehold Township to see what a group of dedicated volunteers can accomplish.

Although we celebrated the opening of the Child Advocacy Center in April of 2009, it is very important to remember we must continue to raise funds to complete Phase II. The plans for this portion of the building have been revised to be sure that we have the core facilities that we need, including a medical suite, a group therapy room, and workspace for staff. We truly applaud everyone's efforts and hope you will all continue to support our mission. We will continue to update our website and try to keep you informed. The Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center will host an Open House for donors, volunteers and other supporters on April 8, 2011 from 5-6:00 p.m. We are planning our annual Gala on April 29, 2011 at Mike Doolan's Shore Club on Route 71 in Spring Lake, NJ. To get in shape for that event, join the Colts Neck High School Run to Care 5K by contacting the race organizers at www.cnhs5k.org. This is a sanctioned race, for those who are serious runners.

After the race, festivities will continue from 12:00 until 5:00 at The Cabin, Route 33, in Howell, NJ. The Cabin will donate 20% of all dinner purchases to the Friends of the MCCAC. We appreciate the work of the students in the Law and Public Service Specialized Learning Center at Colts Neck High School, who are organizing this event in conjunction with the Monmouth County Juvenile Officers Association. We are grateful for such community service efforts which benefit the Child Advocacy Center.

The Friends of the MCCAC would like to thank McLoone's Asbury Grille in Asbury Park for a "Dining for Dollars" fundraiser. A portion of the dinner bills of 61 people will be donated to the Friends of the MCCAC. It was good food and good company for a good cause.

Our new Chairperson is Lynn Reich, a retired educator, who has been with the Friends since its inception. She has organized the "Kids Caring for Kids" tile wall which decorates the reception area of the Child Advocacy Center. She welcomes the opportunity to speak to any group that wants to learn about the work of the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center. She is always looking for new partners for the Friends of the MCCAC fundraising efforts.

Sincerely,
Friends of the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center, Inc.

P.S. We need your help. This is your chance to speak out for the kids who can't speak out for themselves.