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A sold out fire hall and lots of fun made for a successful fundraising event for the second quarter FACT BINGO. With featured entertainment by Devyn Rush (American Idol contestant and National singing sensation), with Bob Egan on the piano, and our own New Hope celebrities, Miss Pumpkin and Big Sue (and don’t forget our 50/50 “girl”, Ms. De Foliated), allowed FACT to help maintain the funding grants that are used to assist so many people living with HIV/AIDS in Bucks, Mercer and Hunterdon Counties. With many guests appearing in broadway show character costumes, over $7,000 was raised at this …

A spectacular Day for a parade.  FACT participates in New Hope Celebrates’ (NHC) PRIDE 2012 and tossed out “vintage t-shirts to the crowds.  Billy Sheetz, co-owner of  R & R Auto Sales in Baptistown, NJ (www.rrautosales.net) gave us use of his 1966 Mustang convertible. Thousands attended and viewed the annual parade. Next year is NHC’s 10 year anniversary and they promise that the festivities for 2013 will be even more exciting.  A successful week of events included FACT’s PRIDE BINGO, which was held on Weds, May 16th at the New Hope Eagle Fire Hall.  For more information on New Hope Celebrates, more PRIDE pictures and …

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(Article as it appeared in the 2011 4th Quarter issue of inFACT Newsletter) The Carousel Farm is located in historic Bucks County PA, just outside of the Delaware River town of New Hope (90 minutes from NYC, and 45 minutes outside of Philadelphia).  www.carouselfarmlavender.com The Carousel Farm, first established in 1748, has had many lives over the centuries, once a dairy farm, later a horse farm and, in the mid-20th century, an exotic animal farm. When we moved to the farm 10 years ago, our challenge was to put our unique imprint on the farm, maintaining its rural beauty, yet …

(Article as it appeared in the 2012 1st Quarter inFACT Newsletter) BUCKS M.C. DONATES $1,000 To FACT FROM SANTA SATURDAY FUNDRAISER 2011 A BIG FACT “THANK YOU”…BUCKS MC CARES!… On October 31, 1972, The Bucks Motorcycle Club was established in New Hope, Pennsylvania as an organization that would foster a fraternal atmosphere and provide opportunities to enjoy mutual fellowship through various social activities, such as motorcycling and raising funds to address various community needs. To that end, for 38 years as of 2011, The Bucks has held our annual charity event, Santa Saturday®, which draws over a thousand individuals raising …

FACT Bucks County once again took part in the 2012 Shad Fest in Lambertville, NJ.  “This is a great event for FACT to participate in and allows us to distribute information to local residents and visitors” states Louis Licitra, President of FACT. Information on upcoming BINGO events and the 2012 AIDS Walk was available.  Donations were accepted and “vintage” AIDS Walk T-Shirts and FACT’s new red wristbands were also handed out at the well attended Festival.  New Hope Celebrates also shared some space at the Booth announcing PRIDE 2012 (May 13 thru May 20).  FACT will be participating in the Pride Parade in …

Mark your calendars for the 13th Annual New Hope/Lambertville AIDS Walk sponsored by FACT Bucks County on Sunday, September 23, 2012.  Friends, families, kids, parents, couples, singles—over 500 Walkers–from each and every part of our community have raised more than $550,000 to date.  Our goal this year:  $100,000 +. Walk With Us.  You’ll Be Amazed At What We Can Accomplish In Just One Morning! All the proceeds raised will help individuals in Bucks, Hunterdon, and Mercer counties.  Each and every dollar will provide essential funding for people who have nowhere else to turn for help in paying for medications, utility bills, rent …