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NOVA Honors & Celebrates Their Volunteers

Dinner honors volunteers for their years of service and dedication to NOVA's mission

NOVA volunteers were honored for their dedication and service at a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner held at Giuseppe’s Pizza and Family Restaurant.  Six volunteers were recognized this year for achieving milestone anniversaries.
NOVA volunteers were honored for their dedication and service at a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner held at Giuseppe’s Pizza and Family Restaurant. Six volunteers were recognized this year for achieving milestone anniversaries. (Photo and caption courtesy of NOVA)

NOVA, Bucks County’s comprehensive crime victim services agency, recently held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at Giuseppe’s Pizza and Family Restaurant in Warminster. More than 70 volunteers were honored for their service by NOVA board and staff members

NOVA’s volunteers provide valuable assistance in supporting victims of crime and working to end violence. Over 200 volunteers help with tasks such as, answering the 24/7 Helpline, working at the NOVA Thrift Shop, staffing special events, serving on the NOVA Board, and providing administrative and committee support. This year, six volunteers received special honors for reaching milestone anniversaries of service to NOVA:

5 Years
Betty Doty
Ann Marie Masgai

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10 Years
Maryann Edwards
Barbara Hampel
Nancy Kapper
Ruth Miller

“Our volunteers are amazing and we are so appreciative of them for their dedication to our mission and for donating their time and talents,” said Julie Dugery, Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator at NOVA. “The Volunteer Appreciation Dinner gives us a chance to say ‘Thank you’ and honor them for the many hours they have dedicated in service to NOVA over the past year.” Those interested in learning more about NOVA’s volunteer opportunities can visit www.novabucks.org or contact Julie Dugery, Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator at julied@novabucks.org or 215-343-6543.

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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.

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