Join the NOVA Volunteer Team! 🤝
Make a difference in your community by lending a hand with us. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or just starting out, we've got a spot for you! Explore the various roles available and discover how you can contribute.
From thrift shops to hotlines, events to fundraising – there's something for everyone. Training? We've got you covered! Reach out to Julie Dugery, our Volunteer Coordinator, to dive into the world of meaningful volunteerism. Let's do this together!
Contact:
215-343-6543
[email protected]
On Tuesday, NOVA was proud to participate in the Family Service Community Festival in Bristol Township! ☀️
Our Coordinator of Volunteers and Community Outreach, Julie Dugery, spent the day connecting with local families, sharing information about NOVA’s resources, and engaging with the community in a positive, family-focused environment. We were also glad to connect with Erika Flayer from the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office Victim/Witness Unit!
Thank you to the Family Service Association of Bucks County and the Bucks County Children & Youth Social Services Agency for hosting this wonderful event, and thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to say hello.
NOVA is hiring a Full-Time Director of Development, Marketing, and Community Outreach! 📣
📲📩 Read the complete job description and learn how to apply: novabucks.org/employment
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#BucksCounty #BucksCountyPA #WeAreHiring #JobOpening #VictimServices
Last week, NOVA Prevention Educator Pamela Lang attended Bensalem High School’s Secondary Transition and Resources Fair! It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with students with disabilities and share NOVA resources focused on preparing for life after high school, navigating the transition into adulthood, and ensuring they know support is always available should they ever need us.
Thank you to @bensalem.school.district for having us!
Are you up to date on Mandated Reporter Training? Register for one of our upcoming MRT training sessions!
This three hour training is a research-based curriculum with proven successful outcomes in participants. The goal is to increase the likelihood of mandated reporters making a report of suspected child abuse to child protective services. The training is listed and approved by the Department of Human Services in accordance with Act 31 of 2014, and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in accordance with Act 126 of the Pennsylvania Public School Code.
Register for your preferred session at novabucks.org/events.
For more information, contact Jamie Pfister at [email protected]
On Wednesday, Victim Advocate Karen Matthews and Counselor Jackie Carnation represented NOVA at the Bucks County Prevention Day & Wellness Fair. We were also grateful to have NOVA Board Member Eileen Hartnett Albillar stop by and join us!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to learn more about NOVA’s services and support for the community!
This #TBT we’re taking it back a few weeks to Gala Game Night 🎲✨
Thanks to your incredible support, our 2026 Gala raised nearly $200,000 and netted over $150,000 to sustain NOVA’s programs and services for those in Bucks County who need them most.
From the camaraderie to the generosity, the energy in the room said it all. This night was a powerful reminder of what our community can accomplish together. 🧡
We are so grateful to the Encores Club of Doylestown for their continued generosity and commitment to making a difference. 🧡
This year, they raised $675 in support of the Bucks Coalition Against Trafficking (BCAT), marking the second consecutive year they’ve chosen to invest in BCAT’s anti-trafficking efforts. Their dedication to this cause helps raise awareness, support survivors, and strengthen our community’s response to human trafficking.
Thank you for showing up and making an impact that truly matters!
We are so grateful to the New Hope-Solebury and Neshaminy High School softball teams for joining forces to support NOVA at their recent game! 🥎
A special thank you to Coach Chris Marchok of New Hope-Solebury High School and Head Coach Sarah Martoccio of Neshaminy High School for bringing their teams together in such a meaningful way. Your leadership and commitment to making a difference are truly inspiring.
Because of you, we’re able to continue supporting survivors and strengthening our community. Thank you for making an impact!
Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for a special NOVA Book Club in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We wrapped up our April programming with a meaningful discussion of "Know My Name" by Chanel Miller, a powerful memoir that invites us to reflect on how we understand sexual assault and the cultural narratives that shape those perceptions.
A heartfelt thank you to @doylestownbookshop for hosting us, partnering with us throughout the month, and generously offering a discount on the book!
NOVA was honored to stand alongside the Falls Township Police Department and the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office last week for the dedication of the Tina Severns Memorial Park.
The memorial, featuring a bench and two commemorative signs, now rests on a portion of property owned by @grand_affair_party_rentals , who generously offered the space for this tribute in Morrisville, PA.
Tina's life was tragically taken in 1986 at just 13 years old. Her body was discovered along the roadway near where the memorial now stands in Falls Township.
Nearly 40 years ago, NOVA supported the Severns family as they navigated unimaginable grief and sought justice through the court system. It was an honor to have NOVA Victim Advocacy Coordinator Stephanie Shantz speak at the dedication, representing NOVA’s continued commitment to standing with survivors and families impacted by violent crime.
