Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) received a $1,500 donation from the Kutt Family following the Jason Kutt Annual Car Meet held in October at the Lake Nockamixon arena. The event was held in honor of 18-year-old Jason Kutt, who tragically lost his life in a hunting accident at Lake Nockamixon on October 24, 2020. Jason was always very passionate about cars, so his family decided to hold an annual car meet celebrating Jason’s life and memory. More than 75 cars participated in this year’s event that brought the community together to share stories about cars and Jason.
Since Jason’s passing, the Kutt family has organized fundraisers in Jason’s honor to raise money and foster changes in the community aimed at keeping neighborhoods safe. The family has started a Facebook group titled “Justice for Jason Kutt 2020,” where the family posts upcoming fundraisers and events held in Jason’s honor. The Kutts encourage community members to join the group in order to keep up with the family’s advocacy efforts and support causes that promote hunting safety and responsibility.
NOVA came to the aid of the Kutt family during their time of need, and the Kutt family is very appreciative and grateful for the advocacy and support NOVA provided. Dana Kutt, Jason’s mother, expressed her family’s gratitude for everything that NOVA and its advocates have done to support them through the legal process surrounding Jason’s death. “Not a single penny was asked of us, and we are thankful for the service animals and the advocacy in court that the organization provided to us when we had no idea where to start.” Because the Kutt family is aware that NOVA’s programs and services are funded through donations, grants, and state funds, they wanted to support NOVA by donating the proceeds of the car meet to the organization. In addition, the Kutt’s hope their donation will help raise awareness about NOVA and the services it provides.
“We are honored that the Kutt family chose to donate the proceeds of the Jason Kutt Annual Car Meet to NOVA,” said Penny Ettinger, Executive Director, NOVA. “We appreciate their efforts to raise awareness in the community about the ways NOVA assists individuals and families in Bucks County that have been impacted by a crime.”
For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit the organization’s website at www.novabucks.com and follow on Instagram and Facebook @nova.bucks and on Twitter @novabuckscounty.
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About NOVA:
NOVA supports, counsels and empowers victims of sexual assault and other
serious crimes in Bucks County and works to prevent and eliminate violence in
society through advocacy, training, community education and prevention
programs. Founded in 1974, NOVA is a non-profit 501 (c) (3), community-based
organization. Services are made possible through the financial support of
federal, state, and local government grants and contracts, United Way of Bucks
County, corporations, foundations and private donations. All contributions are
tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
Photo and caption courtesy of NOVA –
Jason
Kutt Car Meet Donation - Network
of Victim Assistance (NOVA) received a $1,500 donation from the Kutt Family
following the Jason Kutt Annual Car Meet held in October at the Lake Nockamixon
arena. The event was held in honor of 18-year-old Jason Kutt, who tragically lost
his life in a hunting accident at Lake Nockamixon on October 24, 2020. NOVA
came to the aid of the Kutt family during their time of need, and the Kutt
family is very appreciative and grateful for the advocacy and support NOVA
provided. Pictured (L to R): Ronald (Ron) Kutt, Dana Kutt, Susan Bizon, Jill Mann,
Penny Ettinger.
