Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, will host its second annual Jazz on the Harbor event on Saturday, April 4 to help meet a goal of providing one volunteer advocate for every youth in the child welfare system.
Held on the banks of beautiful Charlotte Harbor, Jazz on the Harbor is a music, culinary and sunset celebration highlighted by the smooth stylings of the Matt Bokulic Trio, whose members play acoustic piano, electric piano, electric bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar and drums. Dinner will be catered by Hurricane Charley’s Raw Bar & Grill.
Proceeds from Jazz on the Harbor will help Guardian ad Litem Foundation recruit, train and support court-certified volunteer child advocates who serve as the “voice” for abused, neglected and abandoned youth as they navigate the judicial, education and child welfare systems. Across Southwest Florida, hundreds of children do not have an advocate acting on their behalf while under court supervision.
In addition to recruiting volunteer advocates, Guardian ad Litem Foundation also provides financial assistance to help meet a child’s basic and developmental needs while living in temporary homes. The Foundation regularly purchases new beds, clothing and school supplies, as well as provides funding for participation in sports, clubs, tutoring programs and other activities.
Jazz on the Harbor runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 at Port Charlotte Beach Complex, 4500 Harbor Blvd. in Port Charlotte. Sunset will be at 7:47 p.m.
Tickets are $75 per person and available online at VoicesForKids.org/events.
Guardian ad Litem Foundation is offering sponsorship opportunities for Jazz on the Harbor. Please call Barbara Berman at 443-632-4885 or Dick Hoagland at 410-703-5382 for more information.
About Guardian ad Litem Foundation
Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, was established in 1984 and is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports Guardian ad Litem programs in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. The Foundation, a United Way Partner Agency, has a mission of ensuring that every abused, neglected or abandoned youth in Southwest Florida has a voice as they navigate the judicial, education and child welfare system. The Foundation raises funds that help meet a child’s health, educational and social needs, as well as provide support for highly trained volunteer advocates who represent the best interests of a child until a safe, permanent placement is established. For additional information, visit VoicesForKids.org or call 239-533-1435.
