Fayette Family Court Judge Named Kentucky’s CASA Judge of the Year
Fayette County Family Court Judge Lucinda Masterton Fayette County Family Court Judge Lucinda Masterton has been named Judge of the Year by the Kentucky CASA Network. WATCH: Judge Masterton’s acceptance video is available on YouTube. Masterton was honored during the KCN’s Awards of Excellence on Oct. 1. She has been a family court judge handling […]
CASA Volunteers of the Month for October 2021: Brandi Damkier and Traci Irvin
CASA of Lexington has named Traci Irvin and Brandi Damkier as its Volunteers of the Month for October. Both have been advocating for abused and neglected children for about four years. Brandi Damkier “When I moved to Lexington 4 years ago, my cousin recommended that I become a volunteer,” Damkier said. “Prior to that, I […]
October Board Member Spotlight: Judy Cummins
Judy Cummins Judy Cummins was first introduced to CASA of Lexington when her husband’s company, Dan Cummins Chevrolet, became a financial supporter of the organization. She immediately took to the mission of CASA and her enthusiasm for serving motivated her to join the board. “(Executive Director) Melynda Jamison’s leadership made me want to be part […]
CASA Board Member Spotlight: Shelby Howell
Shelby Howell is a CPA, a golfer, a cheer step-mom, and a dog owner but she still finds time to give to CASA of Lexington as a board member. She first encountered CASA through a work colleague. Her company emphasizes service in the Central Kentucky community, and Howell was hooked on CASA from the moment […]
Donna Gess and Alyssa Conley Named CASA Volunteers of the Month
CASA Volunteers of the Month for September 2021, Donna Gess (left) and Alyssa Conley. Donna Gess was watching an episode of Dr. Phil when she learned about CASA from the show. She remembers feeling intrigued by becoming an advocate, but it wasn’t until years later when she retired that she was able to commit the […]
CASA of Lexington Earns Recognition as 100% Vaccinated Workplace
CASA of Lexington has been recognized as a Platinum COVID Stops Here workplace for achieving a 100% vaccination rate. It is critical that Kentuckians work together to stop the spread of coronavirus — including the dangerous new Delta variant. Vaccination is the best way to stop COVID-19. The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce developed the COVID […]
New CASA Volunteers Added for Fayette, Jessamine and Scott Counties
Fayette County Family Court Judge Lucinda Masterton, bottom left, swears in new CASA volunteers at the CASA of Lexington office on Aug. 3. Hugs have often been in short supply since the pandemic began, but they made a warm return at a swearing in ceremony for new CASA volunteers held at CASA of Lexington Tuesday […]
CASA of Lexington Receives National Grant to Increase Support to Vulnerable Youth
CASA of Lexington has been awarded a $60,000 Core Model Grant from the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association for Children. Funds will be used to recruit, train and assign new volunteers to represent the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Work done under the mentoring grant will target key populations […]
WHAS Crusade for Children Grant Will Help Fund Volunteer Manager Position at CASA of Lexington
CASA of Lexington is the recipient of a WHAS Crusade for Children grant. The organization has been awarded the grant in recognition of the work CASA does for abused and neglected children in central Kentucky. The grant will go toward funding a Volunteer Manager position. Every Volunteer Manager position enables CASA of Lexington to provide […]
CASA Volunteer of the Month: Rita Klein
CASA of Lexington Volunteer Rita Klein Rita Klein made the decision to become a CASA volunteer after considering it for a very long time. She wanted to make sure she had the capacity in her life to give the children all that they needed. She heard about CASA through her co-workers at Lexmark, a company […]