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CASA holds candlelight vigil

Childrens First and the Athens-Oconee CASA partner to hold a candlelight vigil this evening in Athens. It’s an event designed to raise awareness of the needs of foster children in the Athens area.

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Children First, Inc. and Athens-Oconee CASA have partnered with HomeIn5 to bring you the 2nd Annual Candlelight Vigil! This season’s event sheds much needed light on the true realities of FOSTER CARE here in our own backyard. We are taking physical steps to raise awareness and support for the 280+ children in our local foster care system.

The event begins at 5:00 at First Baptist Church, and participants will walk together, with electric candles in hand, to the Athens courthouse to hear from community leaders and peers on their experiences within our Athens-Oconee foster care system. This FAMILY- FRIENDLY event will also be offering hot chocolate and fellowship opportunities to approach different booths and hear about local agencies and organizations that devote their everyday lives to the service of children in the foster care system.

Stick around and find out more ways that you can be involved in supporting the children in your area! Whether you want to participate in the walk, be a volunteer, or reserve a slot for your organization, feel free to visit our website, https://www.childrenfirst-inc.org/events.html, to submit an interest form to be emailed with more information. You can also stay updated about the Foster Care Candlelight Vigil on THIS PAGE, where we will be posting more details and surprises to come. Keep up with us on Facebook and Twitter with #Vigil4ChildrenFirstAthens Bring family and friends for a night downtown Athens walking towards awareness in the name of foster care children. Take the first step to support our local children by joining us at 2nd Annual Candlelight Vigil. We’ll see you there!

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