Meet a few of our CASA Volunteers, who are changing lives by advocating for abused and neglected children in the court room and in life.
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart”
The world has gotten noisy. All of us hear the clamor of voices and bells and vibrations all day. The cell phone rings, the smart watch vibrates and the computer chimes. Social media pops up. Our thoughts race. What are we fixing for supper? What errands do we need to...
Coffee With CASA: Brewing Connections
Date: October 25, 2024 Time: 9 to 11am Location: Still Waters Coffee 2332 W 27th Street Greeley Join us on the morning of October 25th for a delightful event filled with warmth, conversation, and, of course, delicious coffee. This gathering is more than just a casual...
Board Games & Besties: Food, Drinks, and Fun with other CASAs!
Date: October 18, 2024 Time: 6-8pm Location: Bessie Smith Community House 2410 35th Ave Greeley On a crisp fall evening, the Bessie Smith Community House will be abuzz with excitement as CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers gather for a much-anticipated...
CASA CORNER: MEET KELLY HALLIGAN, AKA KELLY SPARKLES
Tell us a short snippet about yourself: Hi everyone! My name is Kelly. I am a wife and mother, and I have been a dentist for 25 years. I am honored to be a second-year CASA. I grew up in Texas, where I practiced dentistry for 12 years. I moved to Colorado in 2009. My...
CASA Corner: Meet Jennifer Olson
Here are a few words from Jennifer, a CASA Volunteer. "I am a retired public school teacher. I decided I needed something important and fulfilling to do with my time during retirement so I became a CASA. I have had four different cases and served ten different kids. I...
CASA Corner: Meet Marie Mena
Meet Marie Mena - CASA Volunteer Tell us a short snippet about yourself My name is Marie Mena and I am originally from PA but have lived in CO for 29 years. My husband David and I have two children. Tyler who is a programmer and Brittney who is a caseworker. I work...
CASA corner: Teresa Smiley
Meet Our CASA Volunteer: Teresa Smiley Teresa discusses below reasons for becoming a CASA Volunteer and what motivates her as a CASA Volunteer. Why did you decide to become a CASA? I had known friends who were CASA’s for several years, but wasn’t able to volunteer...
CASA Corner: Meet Leslie Caves
Meet Our CASA Volunteer: Leslie Caves Leslie discusses below reasons for becoming a CASA Volunteer and what motivates her as a CASA Volunteer. 1) Why did you decide to become a CASA? I actually had a calling on my heart for a long time to become a CASA and I finally...
CASA Corner: Meet Kara Englert
Meet Our CASA Volunteer: Kara Englert Kara discusses below reasons for becoming a CASA Volunteer and what motivates her as a CASA Volunteer. Why did you decide to become a CASA? A former student and his CASA volunteers inspired me to become a CASA. This student went...
CASA CORNER: Meet Eric Elder
MEET OUR CASAS : Eric Elder Eric discusses below reasons for becoming a CASA Volunteer, and what motivates him as a CASA Volunteer. 1) Why did you decide to become a CASA? As a first responder I was exposed to how difficult hard times can be on children. I recognized...
CASA Corner: Meet Amber Denzel
Meet Our CASAS : Amber Denzel Amber discusses below reasons for becoming a CASA Volunteer, and what motivates her as a CASA Volunteer. 1) Why did you decide to become a CASA? I decided to become a CASA because I love my community. I went to a CASA event 11...
CASA Corner: Meet Jane Fisher
Meet Our CASAS : Jane Fisher Jane Fisher has been a CASA Volunteer for seven years. Jane discusses below reasons for becoming a CASA Volunteer, and what motivates her as a CASA Volunteer. Why did you decide to become a CASA? Jane’s Response: When I retired from...