Support CASA with your Amazon.com Purchases
If you’re in search of a new way to support Macon County CASA, please consider adding CASA as the benefiting charity to your Amazon.com account. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Macon County Casa Nfp whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same […]
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Gather.Give.Share Fundraises for Macon County CASA
CASA was blessed by this great group of young people with their amazing fundraising! Thank you to the Gather.Give.Share. participants, their parents and the generous people who supported them! CASA also thanks the anonymous donor who matched these young peoples efforts! Thank you to the Community Foundation. >> Read more about Gather.Give.Share.
View PostCASA Open House
Thank you to all who came to the CASA Open House on August 7, 2014 What a great day! CASA has come so far in the last couple of years! If you didn’t make it come see us anytime we would love to show you our new space! There are so many people who have […]
View PostBetsy Smith Run
The Betsy Smith Run was a great success again this year. In its 9th year, the run continues to honor Betsy’s commitment to helping children by giving back to organizations that do just that. CASA has been blessed to be the recipient of 2/3 of the proceeds for several of the nine years and we […]
View PostTommy Morrissey Memorial Run
Tommy Morrissey Memorial Poker Run was a huge success! Lots of fun, good food and great silent auction items! Danell Kreps and her amazing assistants raised over $5000 for CASA in this years efforts! Its friends like these that keep CASA vibrant and growing. We are going to attempt to list all the businesses that […]
View PostSwearing in Ceremony and Luncheon
Swearing in Ceremony and Luncheon February 11th CASA swore in 5 new advocates! We are still in need of advocates and look forward to having more join us in April. Our next class of advocates will be sworn in on April 15th!
View PostHow is CASA funded?
At the local level, CASA programs are generally funded through a state’s Department of Justice. Many programs are privately funded through service organizations such as the Junior League and the National Council of Jewish Women. The National CASA Association is funded through a combination of private grants, federal funds (U.S. Justice Department), memberships and contributions.
View PostHow much time is required to volunteer?
Each case is different. A CASA volunteer usually spends about 10 hours doing research and conducting interviews prior to the first court appearance. More complicated cases take longer. Once initiated into the system, volunteers work about 10 hours a month. The volunteer continues until the case is permanently resolved. One of the primary benefits of […]
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