Sunsets & Safe Harbors

Maryland CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Association will present its second annual fundraising gala to benefit children in foster care.

Chaired by Angela Lunczynski-Hamilton (board vice president for Maryland CASA and procurement manager for Coca Cola, Refreshments Inc.), the resort-style event will feature dinner, dancing and spectacular views of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

“As a former CASA volunteer, I am so pleased to be able to offer the use of the Penthouse here at Silo Point, which provides a wonderful backdrop for what is sure to be a great evening,” said Pat Turner of Turner Development, the event’s key sponsor along with Nixon Peabody. “Maryland CASA serves the state’s most vulnerable children and I’m happy to support their efforts.”

Guests can enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a Maryland-style Surf and Turf buffet prepared by Chef Egg, a Maryland-based private chef, culinary instructor, food demonstration specialist and host of the “Cooking with EggTV” Internet show. Adding to the fun will be music from DJ Kevin Silate and a silent auction offering the chance to bid on art, dining, entertainment, sports and travel items.

Event proceeds will be used to help Maryland’s children in the foster care system find safe and permanent homes. Last year, more than 1,400 CASA volunteers served more than 1,500 children in Maryland. But with 10,000 children under court protection, 9 out of 10 of them have no advocate speaking up for their best interests.

Maryland CASA Association is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to ensuring the rights of all victims of child abuse and neglect to grow up in safe, permanent homes. This mission is carried out in partnership with the state’s 15 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) programs, which provide trained volunteer advocates to speak up for the best interests of children.

Price: $75-$85 per person; $140-$160 per couple