Carson Valley Children’s Aid celebrated Juneteenth at our annual fundraiser at The Commonwealth Chateau at Sugarloaf on June 21, 2023. Thank you to those who joined in the celebration to learn more about CVCA’s unique program offerings and to make contributions to our mission. We are pleased to share that we raised more than $50,000 to support our programs and offer recreational and cultural experiences for the youth and their families in the year ahead!
During the event, the CVCA youth provided education and entertainment focusing on Juneteenth. This included storytelling on the history of the Juneteenth holiday and flag, a poetry reading and an original rap performance.
The CVCA Blue Ivy Step Team also performed. The team, led by Campus Recreation Facilitator Alexis Henry, recently established its new permanent identity as the CVCA Blue Ivy Step Team. The name was selected to represent royalty and strength. This year’s team has started a new legacy that we look to continue for many years to come.
Student artwork created around the Juneteenth Holiday was on display. Mr. Laut introduced the Juneteenth project a few weeks prior to the event, and the students were asked to paint and draw their feelings about the day.
Thank you to all our speakers, performers and artists!
If you missed the event and are interested in making a donation, please visit CVCA.org/donate or contact Donna Murphy, Advancement Manager, at dmurphy@cvca.phmc.org. You can also make a donation toward specific activities at the bottom of this page.
Jabria, a 10th grade student, presented the history and origin of the Juneteenth holiday.
Jayla, a 10th grade student, gave a reading of Still I Rise by Maya Angelou.
Student artwork about Juneteenth was on display during the event.
The CVCA Blue Ivy Step Team performed a routine.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Can't attend or want to make an additional contribution?
Consider supporting CVCA kids with a direct donation!
Go-Karts, Golf Range, Ice Cream Truck: $1,000
Sponsor an outing for a Cottage to race go-karts, practice their swings at a golf range or bring an ice cream truck to campus for a summer treat.
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Theatre Performance, Game Truck, Amusement Park: $500
Support a trip to an amusement park, a night out at the theater or bring a game truck to our Flourtown Campus.
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Ropes Course, Children’s Theatre, Baseball: $250
Provide a day in a treetop ropes course for our active youth or a Children’s Theatre performance for our younger kids, or help a family enjoy a day out at the ballpark.
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Aquarium, Trampoline Park: $150
Help our kids visit the aquarium or just burn some excess energy bouncing at a trampoline park.
Roller Skating, Zoo, Mini Golf: $75
Give the kids a chance to get outside with a day at the zoo, a game on the mini-golf course or an afternoon at an outdoor roller rink.