Some 400 people attended the 24th annual Taste of Burlington County, raising $60,000 to benefit Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton’s Providence House Domestic Violence Services. The event, held Oct. 10 at The Merion, Cinnaminson, featured samplings from more than 20 local restaurants, a gift auction and raffle drawings. “We deeply appreciate the tremendous community support for Providence House and those impacted by domestic violence,” said Mary Pettrow, associate director of Providence House. “This is our biggest, single annual fundraiser and helps us to continue to provide confidential, life-saving services free of cost.”
Money raised will support counseling for adults and children, education and legal advocacy, a 24/7 hotline, sheltering, and specialized children’s services at Providence House in Burlington County, which marked 40 years of service this year. Photo courtesy of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton