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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.
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.
Marion Kozak, who escaped Nazi occupation as a child thanks to strangers who sheltered her, has died at 91. The mother of British politicians Ed and David Miliband spent her life championing human rights and nuclear disarmament.
A generous $900,000 gift from a local couple has blossomed into a state-of-the-art firefighter training facility that will serve departments across Iowa. The Marion Public Safety Training Center solves a major training gap while keeping first responders close to home.
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. #
A domestic violence survivor's cluttered yard became a symbol of her past trauma—until volunteers from across Ocala spent Good Friday clearing 13 years of debris and restoring her hope. Emily now stands proudly in her childhood home, financially independent and raising two children on her own.
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.
More than 120 cancer survivors, caregivers, and medical teams gathered at OhioHealth Marion's first-ever Cancer Survivor Celebration Dinner. The event united patients at every stage of their journey with one powerful message: nobody fights cancer alone.
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital will welcome cancer survivors and their loved ones to its annual celebration on June 24, honoring every stage of the cancer journey. The free evening includes dinner, entertainment, portraits, and a chance to connect with fellow survivors and care teams.
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.
After beating breast cancer, Shaniqua Marion turned her health scare into a thriving business that's helping families clean their homes safely. Her small-batch cleaning products made with essential oils are now flying off shelves across Hampton Roads, Virginia.
A proven anti-poverty program that's helped nearly 500 people in Marion, Ohio is bringing its life-changing approach to neighboring Crawford County. Crawford Matters will teach residents how to build lasting stability through education, resources, and mindset shifts.
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