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La Salle County CASA to host Hope on the Harbor fundraiser July 26

Fundraiser to support advocacy for abused, neglected children in La Salle County courts

Heritage Harbor

The Heritage Harbor marina will set the scene July 26 for CASA of La Salle County’s “Hope on the Harbor” luau fundraiser, featuring tropical fare, live music and stories from child advocates.

By Bill Freskos

La Salle County Court Appointed Special Advocates will host a summer fundraising luau, Hope on the Harbor, on Saturday, July 26, at Heritage Harbor in Ottawa.

The waterfront fundraiser will serve island-inspired food and drinks, live music, prize raffles and stories from local CASA volunteers who stand up for children navigating the court system.

All proceeds will support CASA’s mission to provide trained volunteers for children in La Salle County who have experienced abuse or neglect.

“Every child deserves a safe, loving home,” Executive Director of La Salle County CASA Lexi Wamhoff said in a statement. “This event allows the community to come together, celebrate and ensure that more kids have someone speaking up for them.”

Tickets are $100 and are available online. Sponsorship opportunities also are available.

For information, contact CASA at 815-434-2620 or awamhoff@lasallecountycasa.org.

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Bill Freskos

Bill Freskos is a multimedia journalist based in the Illinois Valley. He covers hard news, local government, sports, business enterprise, and politics while contributing to Shaw Local Radio stations for Shaw Media across La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam counties.