Helping hands appreciated

Kudos to several community businesses that recognize children as one of our most precious resources! The following restaurants made generous contributions to the Guardian ad Litem Program’s most recent training class: the Olive Garden, Frank’s Roman Pizza, Doc Chey’s Noodle House, Artisan Catering & Deli, Urban Burrito on Merrimon Avenue, Mela Indian Restaurant, Three Brothers Restaurant, Tupelo Honey, Pineapple Jacks and West End Bakery. These businesses donated food for our trainees as they learned how to become volunteer guardians ad litem. 

A guardian ad litem is a trained community volunteer appointed by a district court judge to investigate and determine the needs of abused and neglected children who are petitioned into the court system by the Department of Social Services. The GAL makes independent recommendations to the court for services, which focus on the best interest of the child. He or she advocates for a permanent and safe home for every child within the shortest time possible.

The staff and volunteers at Guardian ad Litem heartily thank each business for their donation. We also strongly encourage everyone in the community to patronize these businesses and thank them for their dedication to improving the lives of abused and neglected children in Asheville and Buncombe County. Please call our office for more information on how you can make a difference in a child’s life: 225-1712.