Auberle’s Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new GOAL residential facility was held on Thursday, September 6, 2007. By all accounts, it was a great success. More than 200 people were in attendance.

Bishop Paul Bradley, Judge Kim Clark, Board Vice Chair John Ponds, and McKeesport Mayor Jim Brewster all spoke at the ceremony, commenting on the dedication of the Auberle staff and the good work of the agency.

Josh, a GOAL resident, spoke on behalf of the children who will be benefiting from the new facility. Belle, another Auberle resident and member of the choir, sang everyone a song at the end that brought the entire group to its feet.

The following is a quote about the event from Judge Clark, head of the Family Division, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.

“It’s an honor and a privilege for me to be here for this glorious Groundbreaking Ceremony. Auberle has a rich history of providing services to our children and families in our community. I personally have had the experience of seeing the good work that Auberle continues to do.

Today Auberle continues this fine tradition with the Groundbreaking for a new residential building. Auberle continues to be a groundbreaker, a pioneer, a revolutionary, and an innovator. You continue to dream and you act on these dreams. You continue to feel the needs of the children. For this, you have my thanks. Congratulations and thank you on behalf of the judges and on behalf of the children of Allegheny County.” Judge Kim Berkeley Clark