'SuperNOVA' Gala Slated For April 3

WARMINSTER, PA —NOVA, Bucks County’s comprehensive crime victim services agency, will host SuperNova, an out-of-this-world gala on April 3.

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at The Fuge, 780 Falcon Circle, Warminster, the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce said.

The gala will raise funds to support NOVA’s free and confidential victim services for children and adults and the continuum of violence prevention programs that NOVA brings to the community each year.

Visit https://novabucks.org/supernova to purchase tickets, make a donation, or receive more information.

The Fuge began its life as the Johnsville Centrifuge, where Apollo program astronauts, including
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, as well as astronauts for Space Shuttle missions trained.

The SuperNova Gala includes a beer and wine bar, buffet dinner, curated live and silent auctions, entertainment by the Perkasie Jazz Band and DJ Juhas, and tours of the centrifuge and the control room.

Jaqueline DeLeon, a.k.a. Bucks County Mama, the SuperNova Social Chair, will also be in attendance.

The event is NOVA’s largest fundraiser of the year in support of the organization’s programs and services.

In addition, there will be a raffle for the chance to win a NOVA Thrift Shop shopping spree. The NOVA Thrift Shop will open early one Sunday for the winner to shop with a $300 gift card with the assistance of personal shopper Nicole Beck, NOVA Thrift Shop’s Senior Assistant Manager.

Always on the cutting edge of service delivery, NOVA provides a continuum of programs to meet individual needs, including but not limited to: a 24-7 victim helpline, forensic exams in area hospitals, forensic interviews for children who have been sexually or physically abused, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy provided in office, home or schools, legal advocacy and support through the criminal justice system.

In addition, NOVA provides prevention education and professional training in schools, the community, and through continuing education conferences.

“We always look forward to our Galas and this year is no exception,” said Penelope Ettinger, NOVA's executive director. “It gives us a chance to thank everyone who supports our mission to aid victims of crime and prevent violence through education and advocacy programs. We are most grateful to our sponsors for their assistance in making this event possible. I invite everyone to come to this year’s Gala and enjoy an “out of this world” experience.”

Event sponsors include: Parx Casino, M&T Bank, Wilmington Trust, and The Fuge.

Event sponsorship opportunities are still available at novabucks.org/supernova. For information about sponsorship, or to donate an item for the silent or live auctions, please contact Ashley Doyle, Development Associate, at 215-343-6543 ext. 6609 or by email at novaevents@novabucks.org.

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.