Birthright of Ithaca to note 45 years with luncheon, auction

Birthright of Ithaca is celebrating 45 years of service with a luncheon and silent auction.

The event will be held Oct. 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Cortland County.

Program highlights will include the story of Birthright by Honey-Jo Kelly, regional consultant for New York; a history of Birthright of Ithaca by its director, Beth Janowsky; and a testimony from a grateful parent who found a friend in Birthright.

Birthright of Ithaca is a member of Birthright International, serving Tompkins, Tioga, Seneca, Yates, Broome and Cortland counties. The interfaith agency has assisted families since 1981 through counseling, coordination with other service agencies, and providing clothing and supplies to families with children from newborns through age 5. It is funded primarily through donations, grants and gifts from businesses and individuals.

Birthright is located at 223 Elmira Road, Suite No. 1, Ithaca. To purchase tickets for the Oct. 24 luncheon, or for other information, phone 607-272-9070, email ithacabirthright@gmail.com or visit Birthright.org/Ithaca.