At Critchlow Adkins Children’s Centers, thoughts have turned to cooler temperatures as a committee of board members and staff works to plan for the organization’s upcoming Joy of Children fundraiser November 4th, celebrating 45 years of happy kids in our community. Our annual gala and fundraiser will celebrate the stories of those who have led us to reach 45 years of enriching the lives of more than 8,500 children in our community! Our story began in 1970 with eight children in two rooms at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. Now with five sites, we fund over $100,000 in scholarships annually through our Friends Fund, grants, and events such as our annual fundraiser.
This year’s fundraiser – The Joy of Children – features a fun night of celebration combined with the elegance of a gala style dinner. The Joy of Children, which will be held at the Talbot Country Club beginning at 6pm, will include cocktails, dinner as well as silent and live auctions.
In addition to celebrating the families CACC has served in our 45 years – some of whom include two generations of Critchlow Adkins alumni – the event will honor two leaders who have helped CACC navigate through the challenges that come with sustaining a successful program during difficult economic times. Bill Lane and Adrienne Rudge, both longtime members of CACC’s Board of Directors, will be honored for their steadfast support of our programs.
“Support for CACC directly impacts the lives of children who will go on to make a difference in many ways in Talbot County and wherever their journeys take them – and we are thankful for CACC’s chance to make that impact,” says Kristine George, Executive Director, CACC.
The proceeds from the Joy of Children directly benefit CACC’s tuition assistance program, which assures families from all walks of life can access quality enrichment programs for their children.
Tickets for the Joy of Children are $125 per person. Business and community sponsors are still needed and begin at the $250 level. Business and community sponsors will be listed on all event materials and promoted via CACC’s website and social media accounts.
CACC is a non-profit child care agency founded in 1970 as Easton Day Care. With five locations in Talbot County, CACC serves approximately 450 children annually ages 2-15 in preschool, pre-K, pre-K wrap and before and after school programs. A 10 week summer program is also offered. CACC offers tuition assistance. In 2013 CACC received the highest possible rating of check level 5 from MSDE’s EXCELS voluntary tiered quality rating system. For more information about CACC, visit cacckids.org or call the central office at 410-822-8061.
Caption: From left, Adrienne Rudge and Bill Lane, longtime supporters of CACC, will be honored at CACC”s 45th Anniversary event, “The Joy of Children,” which will be held on November 4 at the Talbot Country Club.
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