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More than 100 runners lit up an Elizabethtown park to celebrate volunteers who advocate for children in the court system. The superhero-themed 5K raised awareness for CASA of the Heartland, an organization that gives vulnerable kids a voice when they need it most.
A Casa Grande community event brought together 113 donors who raised nearly $59,000 to fund free meals, after-school programs, and support services for neighbors in need. Former students who once received help returned as confident young leaders to welcome guests and share their stories. #
A nonprofit in Hancock County, Ohio, is hosting a fundraiser to support volunteers who speak for abused and neglected children in court. Friends of CASA helps cover costs like mileage and appreciation for the selfless advocates who give their time to protect kids. #
CASA of the Bluegrass is training everyday people to become Court Appointed Special Advocates for children facing abuse or neglect in Kentucky's family courts. No experience required—just a willingness to be someone's champion. #
In Marion County, Illinois, up to 300 children in foster care cycle through caseworkers and placements while desperately needing one consistent adult in their lives. CASA is recruiting volunteers who can spare just a few hours monthly to become that steady presence.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in Dauphin County is searching for 30 volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the foster care system. These trained volunteers work to guide kids toward safe, nurturing homes where they can build a brighter future.
A Mexico City engineer spent decades collecting Art Nouveau treasures from flea markets, then designed his own masterpiece home to showcase them. Casa Holtz stands as a testament to one couple's obsessive love of beauty.
Court-appointed volunteers are changing lives for Connecticut children in foster care, helping them find stability and permanent homes. Research shows these caring adults cut the chances of kids returning to foster care by half.
Seven new volunteers in Green Bay just completed training to become court-appointed advocates for children in the foster care system. Each will spend at least a year as a consistent, caring voice for kids who need it most.
Eight new volunteers just took their oath to advocate for children in foster care in the Dawson area. They'll serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates, giving vulnerable kids a dedicated voice in court.
A nonprofit that gives abused and neglected children a voice in court can only serve half the kids who need help. Now they're opening their doors to train anyone willing to spend 30 hours learning how to change a child's life.
Nineteen community members just became advocates for children in foster care, joining a network of over 600 volunteers dedicated to giving vulnerable kids a voice in court. Their first assignment: supporting 38 children who need someone in their corner.
Trained advocates in Louisiana are stepping up to ensure foster children don't navigate the complex legal system alone. CASA volunteers provide a consistent presence for kids who need it most.
More than 400 abused and neglected children in Tarrant County are waiting for volunteer advocates who could change their lives. CASA needs volunteers to commit just five hours a month to become a foster child's one constant person.
Lone Star CASA just welcomed 13 new trained volunteers who will now speak up for abused and neglected children in Texas courtrooms. The growing volunteer force helped 27% more kids in 2025 than the year before.
Boston CASA is recruiting volunteers to advocate for foster children in court, no special skills required. One retired IT worker has already changed eight young lives through simple acts like trampoline parks and apple picking.
CASA and the Texarkana Children's Advocacy Center are asking brave community members to rappel down a six-story building to raise funds for children who've experienced abuse or neglect. The April 2026 event needs participants willing to raise $1,000 and rope volunteers to make it all happen safely.
When Casa Bonita closed for renovations, 29 staff members did something remarkable: they bridged the language divide. Spanish speakers learned English while English speakers learned Spanish, transforming a workplace into a family.
Three new Court Appointed Special Advocates just took their oath in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, promising to be the eyes, ears, and voice for children navigating the foster care system. After 30 hours of training, they'll advocate for kids who need someone in their corner most.
A Michigan community is turning fashion into support for children navigating the court system. The upcoming fundraiser will train volunteers who speak up for abused and neglected kids.
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