LUCY Outreach (Lifting Up Camden’s Youth) to Host Spring Event

LUCY Outreach, a Camden nonprofit offering multilingual, culturally responsive services to at risk and low-income youth, young adults and their families, is holding its Annual Spring Event on Thursday, April 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Collingswood Grand Ballroom. Open to the public, tickets are $125/person with event proceeds benefitting LUCY Outreach programming.

This year’s event will celebrate LUCY’s accomplishments, including the renowned “senior strut” honoring high school senior college scholarship recipients, delicious food, live entertainment, and silent auction items featuring popular vacation homes, golf outings and experiences, restaurant and salon gift cards, sporting and health and beauty packages and much more.

For the first time, the event will spotlight a LIVE auction featuring the opportunity to win amazing vacation getaway packages including: the Yellowstone Experience Montana – a rustic Montana Ranch Adventure complete with activities like white water rafting, fly fishing, along with a heaty country-style breakfast and more; Bourbon Trail – Kentucky – the ultimate whiskey lover’s getaway with guided tours of four renowned distilleries; and a Couples Getaway to Tuscany – a 7 night stay in the heart of Cortona, Italy featuring breathtaking landscapes, winery tour and much more.

“We are beyond grateful to recognize our Founder Level sponsors Holman, Jane & Dave Hummel of the Hummingbird Foundation, and the Domenica Foundation for their generous support. Their consistent partnership over the years has made an incredible impact on LUCY’s growth and success," said Kristin Prinn, LUCY’s Executive Director & Founder.

Ninety four percent of LUCY participants live at or below the poverty line, attend underperforming schools, and have limited access to higher education and fair wage employment opportunities.

“This event is the perfect opportunity for anyone who wants to make a strong impact on the lives of our amazing youth. Your event attendance, sponsorship or donation will go a long way!” added Prinn.

For Spring Event Tickets and sponsorships visit https://lucyoutreach.org/springevent2024/

About LUCY

In April 2016, LUCY transitioned from a Catholic Parish initiative of the Camden Diocese to LUCY Outreach, a New Jersey Non-Profit Corporation with a 501(c)(3) designation. LUCY has since grown exponentially, moving into its forever home at 3201 Federal Street, and expanding the building to include a 10,000 square foot, state-of-the-art, youth center. In 2023, LUCY made a purchase of the neighboring lot at 3199 Federal Street, which will complete the LUCY campus, as well as outfitting the original 3,500 square foot (original) building, which has become a hub for parent/guardian and alumni support services in 2024, as well as a food pantry site for Camden. For more information about LUCY or to make a donation, visit www.lucyoutreach.org.