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Encores Club of Doylestown Presents Donation to NOVA
Funds raised will support Bucks Coalition Against Trafficking
NOVA, Bucks County’s comprehensive crime victim services agency, is pleased to announce that it received a donation of $580 from the Encores Club of Doylestown, to be used for the Bucks Coalition Against Trafficking (BCAT), a project of NOVA. Pat Edwards, Community Service Chair for the month of April, organized the fundraising efforts on behalf of Encores Club of Doylestown, and presented a check to Jamie Pfister, Training Coordinator, NOVA.
“At Encores Club of Doylestown, we deeply value the vital work that BCAT/NOVA does to support victims of sexual assault and trafficking,” said Mary Gross, President, Encores Club of Doylestown. “We were honored to contribute in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and stand in solidarity with such an important cause."
“We are grateful to Encores Club of Doylestown for their donation to BCAT,” said Jamie Pfister, Training Coordinator, NOVA. “Their support strengthens our efforts to raise awareness, prevent human trafficking, and support survivors right here in Bucks County.”
About NOVA
NOVA supports, counsels, and empowers victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes in Bucks County and works to prevent and eliminate violence in society through advocacy, training, community education and prevention programs. Founded in 1974, NOVA is a non-profit 501(c)(3), community-based organization operating out of three offices in Fairless Hills, Jamison, and Perkasie. Services are made possible through the financial support of federal, state, and local government grants and contracts, corporations, foundations and private donations. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. For more information, visit www.NOVABucks.org.
About Encores Club
The Encores Club of Doylestown is a community-minded, women's social club which promotes friendship and involvement within the Central Bucks County area of Pennsylvania. This club has been continuously active in the community for close to 50 years. The club holds monthly activities that cover a variety of interests to members, including movie and book reviews, wine appreciation, regular bridge and Mah Jongg games, as well as monthly dinner outings. To learn more, go to www.encoresdoylestown.com.
