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1. Golf Classic
2. New Board Members
3. Frank Cervone - Lifetime Achievement Award
4. Meet Cate Galbally
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Who We Are
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 with the goal of securing safety, justice,
well-being and a permanent, nurturing environment for every child.

Donor Choice #535
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Board of Directors
Mark Gittelman, President
PNC Bank
Matthew Siegel, Vice President
Cozen O'Connor
A. Nicole Friant, Secretary
Duane Morris
Beth Hanssens, Treasurer
PBS KIDS Sprout
Board Members
Deborah Baird

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Join us on Monday, September 30th for the 8th Annual Child Advocates Golf Classic. Bring clients and colleagues and enjoy a day of golf (shotgun start/scramble format) at Huntingdon Valley Country Club, one of the top five golf courses in Pennsylvania. A day on the greens provides your organization with a wonderful way to make a difference in the life of a child. Together, we can change the story! All proceeds from this event will support Child Advocates Project for Medically Needy Children. For more information on the Project, please click HERE. To register for the 8th Annual Child Advocates Golf Classic, to become a sponsor and for additional information, please click HERE. Thank you to our generous sponsors: Silver Liberty Property Trust Corporate Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Brandywine Realty Trust Console Law Offices Cummins Power Systems, LLC Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig Fox Rothschild LLP Heritage Senior Living Law Offices of Joseph DeRita, LLC Meridian Bank Rawle & Henderson LLP Reliable Westrum Development Company On The Course Mark Gittelman
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Child Advocates Welcomes New Board Members!
Passing the torch: A fond farewell to Kathy Jaffari as Mark Gittelman steps in as the new Board President. Pictured (L to R) are Mark Gittelman, Katayun Jaffari and Frank Cervone.
Child Advocates is thrilled to announce the addition of four new Board members, Dena Goldberg, Stroud Hellebusch (Merrill Lynch), Susan Rubinovitz (SMR Legal Search) and Scott Lempert (Sandals & Associates, P.C.). Each new member brings a fresh outlook to the Board that will help advance our mission. We are grateful to have them join the team.
We are especially proud to announce our new Executive Committee. Congratulations to Mark Gittelman (PNC Bank National Association), Board President; Matt Siegel (Cozen O'Connor), Vice President; Beth Hanssens (PBS KIDS Sprout), Treasurer; and Nicole A. Friant (Duane Morris), Secretary.
Many thanks to all of our departing Board members this year, we are deeply appreciative of your service and advocacy. A special thank you goes to Katayun Jaffari, outgoing Child Advocates President, who served tirelessly on our Board from 2004-2013.
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Executive Director Frank Cervone Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Frank Cervone was among the prominent attorneys who were recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the The Legal Intelligencer on June 27th during a reception at the Crystal Tea Room. A great night was had by all!
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Meet Cate Galbally: Development Officer, Corporate Relations and Special Events
Development Officer Cate Galbally joined the Child Advocates team 9 months ago. A seasoned fundraiser and event planner, Cate comes to Child Advocates after working for Rock School for Dance and WOMEN'S WAY, where she ran the very successful "Powerful Voice" Awards."
Cate oversees all Child Advocates special events and is responsible for raising close to $800,000 a year. She manages corporate relations, working with area law firm and companies to secure sponsorships and create partnerships.
Throughout the year Cate plans the Philadelphia Bar Association 5K Run, Annual Benefit Reception and Auction, our annual Golf Classic and the Holiday Toy Drive. When asked which is her favorite event she replied "I don't have a favorite, they're all fun in their own way." However, we should note that the biggest event Cate is planning is her upcoming wedding to her incredible fiancé Dave Hoffman.
Cate is a Philly native, attending high school in Chestnut Hill and graduating from University of Pennsylvania. In her spare time she spends time at the shore with family and friends. Cate loves running, trying new restaurants and visiting the many art museums and galleries around the city.
Say "Hi!" to Cate at any of our annual events!
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Upcoming Events!
Saturday, December 21st -
Child Advocates Annual Holiday Toy Drive Delivery Day
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Our Appreciation
Thank you for reading our monthly newsletter. Stay connected on regular basis by checking out our social media (just click any of the buttons below!) Like us, follow us, and feel free to direct any questions or feedback to Tracy Buchholz. Thanks again for helping us change the story!
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-The Child Advocates Team
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