Quarter 1, 2024: News and Updates for CASA Donors

 

Letter from the Executive Director

Dear CASA Donors:

Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed a restful and joyful holiday season.

CASA is halfway through our fiscal year and as of Dec. 31, we have served 500 children through our Dependency & Neglect Program.

I wanted to take a moment to illustrate the point that sometimes, very simple actions can make a huge difference. For people who voted in last year's Scheel's giving campaign, nominating our nonprofit took about 60 seconds. Because enough people took that 60 seconds out of their day - we received one of the highest numbers of votes and a check for $5,000. That money will provide an advocate to four children.

Another simple way to make a huge difference is to list CASA as your nonprofit of choice in the King Soopers Community Rewards program. You can do that in 60 seconds as well by logging into your account here.

Thank you all for your commitment to the vulnerable children we serve, and for being such great ambassadors for CASA in the community day in and day out. Please reach out to me any time at angelar@casappr.org.

Sincerely,

Angela Rose

 

Mission Moment: Why Brian Maecker is a CASA advocate

Brian Maecker first became a CASA advocate two years ago. The long-time baseball and karate coach has always enjoyed being a positive role model for teenagers, but during COVID he decided to change directions and work with teens through CASA instead of coaching. Brian is currently advocating for a teen boy who lives in a group home now that he has been removed from the home where his family struggles with substance abuse. "The hard part is seeing him struggle and wonder where his mom is, and where his dad is," says Brian. "But on the flip side of that, I get to be his advocate, his guy in the corner."

 

Celebrating the life of a visionary

Nationwide, the CASA network celebrates the life of Judge David W. Soukup, who in 1977 founded CASA and GAL programs in Seattle. Over 45 years later, this man's vision is changing lives across 949 local programs in 49 states. Judge Soukup passed away in December at the age of 90, and we are honored to carry forth his legacy in the Pikes Peak Region.

Upcoming CASA Events

Jan. 31: Virtual Volunteer Info Session
Feb. 7: In-person Volunteer Info Session
Feb. 17: Virtual Volunteer Info Session
Feb. 21: Virtual Volunteer Info Session

 

"Start With One" Fundraisers

Jan. 26: Parry's Pizza "Start With One" event for CASA on the 26th of each month

Businesses and individuals are invited to host "Start With One" events for CASA. Learn more about this effort to raise $1,200 to serve one child at a time by contacting Elizabeth Albo at elizabetha@casappr.org.
 

 

 

Partner Spotlight: Corwin Toyota

CASA is excited to share Corwin Toyota is a second-year CASA business partner in 2024. What a wonderful experience it was to participate in the dealership's Day of Giving last month, and witness the difference they make in the community through the different nonprofits they support. Thank you Corwin Toyota!
 

 

CASA of the Pikes Peak Region
418 S. Weber Street,  | Colorado Springs, Colorado  80903
719-447-9898 | kerik@casappr.org

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