Catholic Charities gears up for a Night of Cookies and Cream
NORWICH – Volunteers for Catholic Charities of Chenango County are ready to bake up a storm as the non-profit organization hosts another “Night of Cookies and Cream” to support for the county’s Child Advocacy Center.
The third annual Night of Cookies and Cream will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m., April 25 at St. Bartholomew’s Parish Center, 73 East Main St., Norwich.
The event is a live auction that raises money by selling cookies baked by local celebrities. In March, empty cookie jars were sent out to 40 volunteers across the county who bake two dozen cookies each. Of the two dozen baked by each volunteer, 12 cookies go in their cookie jar and the remaining 12 are left to be rated by a pannel of eight judges. The judges vote on the top ten best cookies and those ten are then auctioned off with their cookie jar throughout the evening.
Prizes will be awarded for the best cookie, most creative cookie jar, and the baker whose cookie raises the most money.
In previous years, the fundraiser has been a huge success for the Children’s Center in Norwich, said this year’s event coordinator Sharon Wilson. Last year, the cookie auction brought in more than $2,000 for the charity. However, after the closing of the Children’s Center last July, organizers decided it best this year to focus on gaining support for the Child Advocacy Center, located on Silver Street.
“It’s been a great event for us,” said Wilson, adding that other donations come from individual sponsors, retailers and grocery stores to help with the event.
In previous years, participants have also become creative in making their cookie jars more alluring to bidders, she pointed out. She recalled a past contributor who brought what he called “no calorie cookies,” which was merely an empty jar that auctioned off for more than $100.
“Some people really get right into it ... It definitely brings out the best bakers in the area,” Wilson said.
“We hope people continue to help us help the community,” said Catholic Charities Director Robin Beckwith. “Of course, I thank people for their support and bakers for volunteering their time.”
The fundraiser to support the Child Advocacy Center comes at the perfect time as April is also child abuse awareness month, noted the center’s director Mike Middaugh.
“I appreciate everyone who is willing to help out with this ... it’s a great effort to raise awareness,” said Middaugh. “We (the Child Advocacy Center) don’t want to hide from the community. We want everyone to know we are here and that we are available,” he continued. “I think the event’s going to be a good time and I hope people in the community come out and support us.”
In addition to A Night of Cookies and Cream, Catholic Charities will also be sponsoring a community open house at the Child Advocacy Center on April 27.
For more information or to make a contribution, call Catholic Charities at 334-8244.
The third annual Night of Cookies and Cream will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m., April 25 at St. Bartholomew’s Parish Center, 73 East Main St., Norwich.
The event is a live auction that raises money by selling cookies baked by local celebrities. In March, empty cookie jars were sent out to 40 volunteers across the county who bake two dozen cookies each. Of the two dozen baked by each volunteer, 12 cookies go in their cookie jar and the remaining 12 are left to be rated by a pannel of eight judges. The judges vote on the top ten best cookies and those ten are then auctioned off with their cookie jar throughout the evening.
Prizes will be awarded for the best cookie, most creative cookie jar, and the baker whose cookie raises the most money.
In previous years, the fundraiser has been a huge success for the Children’s Center in Norwich, said this year’s event coordinator Sharon Wilson. Last year, the cookie auction brought in more than $2,000 for the charity. However, after the closing of the Children’s Center last July, organizers decided it best this year to focus on gaining support for the Child Advocacy Center, located on Silver Street.
“It’s been a great event for us,” said Wilson, adding that other donations come from individual sponsors, retailers and grocery stores to help with the event.
In previous years, participants have also become creative in making their cookie jars more alluring to bidders, she pointed out. She recalled a past contributor who brought what he called “no calorie cookies,” which was merely an empty jar that auctioned off for more than $100.
“Some people really get right into it ... It definitely brings out the best bakers in the area,” Wilson said.
“We hope people continue to help us help the community,” said Catholic Charities Director Robin Beckwith. “Of course, I thank people for their support and bakers for volunteering their time.”
The fundraiser to support the Child Advocacy Center comes at the perfect time as April is also child abuse awareness month, noted the center’s director Mike Middaugh.
“I appreciate everyone who is willing to help out with this ... it’s a great effort to raise awareness,” said Middaugh. “We (the Child Advocacy Center) don’t want to hide from the community. We want everyone to know we are here and that we are available,” he continued. “I think the event’s going to be a good time and I hope people in the community come out and support us.”
In addition to A Night of Cookies and Cream, Catholic Charities will also be sponsoring a community open house at the Child Advocacy Center on April 27.
For more information or to make a contribution, call Catholic Charities at 334-8244.
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