AUGUST eNews:
End of Summer and Looking Ahead
Dear Friends of CAP,

It's certainly been a different type of summer for all of us at CAP, as it has been for all of you.

We are pleased to share that our CAP office is re-opening in September. We will provide more information through our social media and in September's eNews.

As many of you already know, last month we lost one of our dear staff members, David Carsel. Please read "In Memorium" below.

And, please save the date for our November 6 "Home, Heart & Harmony" gala, Live at Comedy at the Carlson OR a Virtual Gala Experience.

Thank you for your continued support, and stay safe and healthy,
Lauri McKnight, CAP executive director
In Memorium: David Carsel
It is with great sadness that CAP announces the loss of our long-time and valued staff member and Financial Officer, David Carsel on July 16.

For nearly 13 years, David served CAP with his excellent financial skills, his attention to detail—including beautiful set-ups for CAP events and meetings—his love for the agency, and his heart for the staff. Over the years, David spent countless hours volunteering his time outside of work hours for CAP’s community events, and—as a talented figure skater with a love for the sport—was heavily involved with the Genesee Figure Skating Club.

David always jumped in to help everyone and he always found a way to do so. One of our favorite things about David was his determination to see the agency thrive. He often joked that we should offer families two children for the price of one when they enrolled in their training and paid a fee. David’s fun demeanor and his dedication to CAP was beyond the call of duty.

Our hearts grieve at this sudden and unexpected loss of our dear friend and colleague. He will be fondly remembered in so many ways by all whose lives he touched, and as the unofficial “CAP historian” and our own CAP caretaker.

Jeremy is an inquisitive young man who loves to take things apart to see why and how they work. He memorizes lots of things and likes to ask you about them as an opportunity to explain about the topics he knows.

Jeremy has graduated high school, and would like a family to call his own, and know they would be there for him. He would love to be adopted or have someone as his guardian. He feels it is important to be part of a family no matter your age.

Could Jeremy be the one you're looking for? Contact us at (585) 232-5110 or email info@capbook.org.
GALA SAVE-THE-DATE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2020!
Home, Heart & Harmony:
Around the Table--Food From Your Family Tree

Live at Comedy at the Carlson OR Virtual Gala Experience

Live Emcee Celebrities:
Food, music, videos, silent auction, awards, and more!

Our November 6, 2020 Home, Heart & Harmony gala offers a choice of in-person attendance or enjoying the gala virtually from the comfort of your home! During this pandemic, CAP's waiting children are in even greater need of a permanent family. 

Generous sponsorship packages are available. Call (585) 232-5110 or email laurimcknight@capboook.org.
Important Legislation News:
Child Welfare Emergency Assistance Act

Please urge Congress to pass the Child Welfare Emergency Assistance Act! This will provide emergency COVID support to young people leaving foster care during this crisis.

“Youth and families in the child welfare system are experiencing unprecedented financial stress, social isolation, and abrupt changes to daily life,” said Senator Sherrod Brown (pictured).

"The proposed relief includes billions for support to relative caregivers, $500 million to help older foster youth, and a suspension of age limits on federal funds to serve youth in extended foster care." Read more here...
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