The Verona PBA Local 72 Civic Association is hosting its 8th Annual Dinner " A Taste of Italy." This event assists our local in raising the funds needed to support our charitable endeavors throughout the year! In order to ensure the success of our fundraiser we are seeking donations to be raffled off during the tricky tray portion of our event. 

Similar to your corporation the Verona Policemen's Benevolent Association donates to various charities throughout the year. The Verona PBA gives to several outstanding programs such as:

· American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: AFSP raises awareness, funds, scientific research and provides resources to aid those affected by suicide. After losing a high school student in 2018 to suicide the Verona PBA has focused efforts on Suicide Prevention, our PBA has met with the Mallory’s Army family as well as joined AFSP on their Suicide Walk. 
· Backpacks for Life:  Founded by a Verona resident, this program assists veterans to reenter society with a support system. Backpacks for life helps veterans with obstacles such as homelessness, finding a job, housing or giving them a backpack full of daily essentials to help them survive. This organization helps to serve those who have protected our country. 
· Foster and Adoptive Services: Now known as Embrella, provides services and support, training opportunities for foster, adoptive and kinship families, and others having the responsibility for and/or the interest in the well-being of children. The Verona PBA donates every year around the Christmas Season.

In addition the Verona PBA donates to the towns baseball organizations, student scholarships, Verona Music Association, we give Christmas Trees and Thanksgiving dinner to families in need in our community, Essex County Emerald Society, Verona Unico, Verona Rescue Squad, Special Olympics, Families behind the badge, Verona UNICO, NJSPBA Survivor and Welfare, Valerie Fund, Leia’s Kids, New Jersey Special Olympics, Verona Together, American Heart Association, and numerous individuals and families in need.

 With the assistance of you and your business we can again make our event one of the best around.  Those who attend our event will be made aware of your continued support to our local.