Board Member Spotlight: Zach Brien
Zach Brien Zach Brien is one of CASA of Lexington’s newest board members. He is a Regional Trust Advisor at Truist Wealth, helping people create estate plans and trusts. He began serving on the CASA board in July. CASA: How did you first learn about CASA of Lexington? Zach: I was an attorney in Western […]
iHeartMedia Lexington Picks CASA of Lexington for 3-Month Awareness Campaign in 2022
iHeartMedia Lexington announced community partnerships with eight local nonprofit organizations that address one or more of the following needs in the community: mental health, youth development and addiction. Beginning today, iHeartMedia Lexington will support the mission of these organization through the stations’ assets including on-air, on stations’ websites and on social media. iHeartMedia Lexington will […]
Volunteers of the Month: Mike Garkovich and Cheryl Rayner
CASA of Lexington has named Woodford County CASA Volunteer Mike Garkovich and Bourbon County CASA Volunteer Cheryl Rayner its Volunteers of the Month for January. CASA Volunteer Mike Garkovich Garkovich has been a CASA volunteer for more than two years and has demonstrated dedication to the children he has been advocating for, said Jeanne Box, […]
CASA Board Member Spotlight: Miranda Wyles
CASA Board Member Miranda Wyles Miranda Wyles first got involved with CASA of Lexington when the nonprofit expanded to serve Bourbon County in 2017. As a board member, she has helped guide further growth and expansions to additional counties. She has also helped with CASA events such as Camp CASA, Bourbon and the Bayou and […]
CASA Board Member Spotlight: Chauncey Morris
Chauncey Morris Chauncey Morris joined the CASA of Lexington Board of Directors in 2020, thanks to encouragement from his friend and long-time CASA supporter Fred Seitz. Both Morris and Seitz work in Kentucky’s booming Thoroughbred industry. Seitz, a former CASA volunteer, was already on the board when he told Morris it could be an excellent opportunity […]
CASA of Lexington Names Final Two Volunteers of the Month for 2021
CASA of Lexington has named Barbara Phipps and Jane Bennington as its Volunteers of the Month for December. The two Fayette County volunteers have advocated for seven abused or neglected children. Jane Bennington “I have always known that there are a lot of kids who are one adult away from a positive future. CASA volunteers […]
Board Member Spotlight: Jessica Johnston
Jessica Johnston was introduced to the idea of being on CASA of Lexington’s board through a friend of hers who was already serving. “Once I found out what CASA’s mission was, I knew I had to be involved,” said Johnston. Johnston has worked in Kentucky government for 14 years. She has been involved with CASA […]
Jackie Washburn, Stephanie Butler Named CASA Volunteers of the Month for November 2021
CASA of Lexington has named Jackie Washburn and Stephanie Butler as CASA Volunteers of the Month for November. CASA Volunteer Jackie Washburn Washburn has been a CASA volunteer for more than five and a half years. She has advocated for 10 abused or neglected children over six family court cases during that time. Washburn said […]
Debra Gabbard Named 2021 CASA Volunteer of the Year
CASA of Lexington volunteer Debra Gabbard, left, receives the 2021 Volunteer of the Year award at CASA of Lexington’s annual volunteer appreciation Fall Festival. Debra Gabbard has been honored by CASA of Lexington as the 2021 CASA Volunteer of the Year. Gabbard is a Lexmark employee who has been advocating for abused and neglected children […]
23 New CASA Volunteers Begin Advocating for Abused Children
New CASA volunteers are sworn in Oct. 7 after completing a 30-hour training class. Central Kentucky gained 23 advocates for abused and neglected children this month. Fayette County Family Court Judge Lucinda Masterton swore in the newest class of Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers on Oct. 7. The volunteers will be matched with abused and […]