DAYTON- The 2007 Jazz Party fund raising event held on November 16 attracted over 340 supporters and successfully raised over $90,000 to benefit the adoption and foster care programs of Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley (CSSMV).

The twelfth annual Jazz Party was organized by the Opus Est Committee, a volunteer group dedicated to the support the family building services of CSSMV. The evening featured entertainment by John Hampton Wagner and the Hauer Swing Band. Donations of chocolate treats from Esther Price Candies, an expanded slate of silent and live auction items and the donation from over 200 supporters contributed to the unprecedented success.

Funds raised by the event have enabled the agency to provide comprehensive adoption services which includes pregnancy counseling and maternity support, temporary foster care, domestic and international adoption services, post- legal support and birthmother counseling and support. CSSMV adoption workers are also working to provide state-wide adoption education for healthcare and social service professionals.