We’re excited to share a fresh new chapter of our Voices for Kids Campaign: the Gather & Give Series. Instead of a large luncheon, we’re shifting to small, host-led gatherings that feel more like a “CASA date night” with purpose—designed to be personal, relaxed, and meaningful.
Each Gather & Give event will be hosted by someone in our community who invites 8–15 guests to join them for something simple and fun—an after-hours pedicure, a round of golf, appetizers and drinks, or any experience they love sharing.
At the heart of each gathering is a simple invitation to give. The goal for every Gather & Give event is to raise $2,500, which supports one full year of advocacy for a child in foster care through CASA of Lane County.
VOICES FOR KIDS GATHER & GIVE 2026
This series is about making giving more accessible, more relational, and more rooted in community. Together, we can continue building a place where every child’s voice is heard and valued.
To support hosts, CASA will provide a kickoff meeting and host packet to walk through ideas and answer questions. We’re also able to help cover some of the hosting costs to make things easier and remove any barriers to saying yes.
Our goal is to recruit 10 community hosts who feel inspired to step into this role and help us bring this new series to life. We ask that potential hosts already have an ongoing relationship with CASA and are comfortable speaking our mission and purpose in the community.
If you feel this applies to you, and you are interested in hosting please click the learn more button to email Teresa Standstipher!
Example Event Ideas Include:
Pedicure social at a local nail salon (after-hours operational): a relaxed setting with wine, conversation, and CASA storytelling
Round of Golf: casual group play followed by a social conversation about CASA
Paint & Sip: creative, interactive environment paired with impact storytelling
Hosted gathering at your own home: simple, personal, and flexible
Wine and appetizers: including options such as renting the upper deck at J. Scott Cellars
Yoga + Brunch: led by a local instructor or hosted in a backyard, followed by a shared meal and CASA story
Walking + Coffee Talk: Guided walk through a park or neighborhood, ending at a cafe with a short presentation
Flower Arranging Workshop: Guests create bouquets while learning about CASA’s impact
Pickleball or Tennis Round Robin + Social Hour: ideal for those already connected to your network
Private Chef Dinner at Host’s Home: An Intimate experience supporting the fundraising goal
These are just ideas to help you get started! You are welcome to plan any event that you think would work best within your network to help spread the word about CASA.