November Volunteer Info Sessions
Join our Volunteer Coordinator and our Program Manager to learn about how to become a life-changing CASA volunteer, and what it means to advocate for a child in foster care! Please join us for more info and bring…
A Look Into Our Waitlist
Sifting through hundreds of cases of child abuse and neglect, CASA’s Intake Coordinator, Brenda Nepute, is given the heart-wrenching task of choosing which vulnerable children will receive the powerful voice of a CASA volunteer and which children will not. Brenda…
Hispanic Heritage Month
by Kelly Warren, Program Manager National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15th to October 15th by recognizing the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic/Latino Americans. Hispanic Heritage Week was commemorated in 1968 by President Lyndon Johnson and…
A Note from Your Trainer
“He has been abandoned, ignored, and physically abused by those who were supposed to protect, nurture, and love him.” This is a line from a therapist’s report about the kid I currently advocate for as a CASA. It’s not often…
Jim Jamieson’s Retirement
It’s officially the month of Jim Jamieson’s retirement! As he wraps up his last training class here at CASA, he reflects on the volunteers he has had the pleasure of meeting over his last 20 training cohorts. “People who come…
Join us at Concours on the Green!
Concours on the Green Sunday, September 3rd 2017 from 11a.m.-4 p.m. Lavelle Vineyards, Elmira LaVelle Vineyards is hosting its annual Concours d'Elegance Car Show. Come ready to look at classic & antique cars restored to their original status, collector cars,…
Meet Kelly Warren, our new Program Manager!
We are so very excited to introduce you to our new Program Manager, Kelly Warren! Kelly worked as the assistant program director and field placement coordinator for the Family and Human Services program since 2004 and has worked in higher…
Shelley James MUSICBOX at Valhalla Winery
Thursday, August 17th Valhalla Winery 88324 Vineyard Lane, Veneta Enjoy a beautiful outdoor evening of live music from Shelley James MUSICBOX featuring Paul Biondi! Tickets include a full meal, a glass of wine, and a fun evening benefiting CASA of…
Advocacy in Action: Jaylynn Milstein
About me: I'm a pediatrician, and have always felt honored to be a part of childrens' and families' lives. As I start to transition from having a pediatric practice, I wanted to volunteer in a way in which I could…
Concours on the Green
Concours on the Green September 4th, 2016 Lavelle Vineyards, Elmira This is a car show you don't want to miss! Come check out these classics and support CASA. And thank you to our Media Sponsor, KVAL! Need an entry form?…