CASA of Lexington’s February Volunteers of the Month Began Serving During Pandemic
CASA of Lexington’s February Volunteers of the Month are both in their first year of advocating for abused and neglected children. They chose to speak up for abused and neglected children during one of the most difficult years in recent history, and both say they have found the experience extremely rewarding. Jenica Hall “It is […]
February Board Member Spotlight: Jillian Kyde
Jillian Kyde “What is put in the mind of a child is most definitely what comes out in the life of an adult.” This is what drives Jillian Kyde daily and led her to join CASA of Lexington’s Board in 2018, where she chairs Bourbon and the Bayou, CASA of Lexington’s largest fundraiser. This will […]
Virtual Bourbon Tasting Offered During Lexington’s 2021 Bourbon and the Bayou Fundraiser
CASA of Lexington’s signature Mardis Gras event, Bourbon and the Bayou, has gone virtual this year, providing an opportunity to enjoy the experience of a private bourbon tasting event from the comfort of your own home. The virtual party on Feb. 12 will feature a Bourbon education and tasting segment led by Sommelier Tim Knittel […]
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. According to the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline, known vulnerabilities may be recent relocation, substance use, mental health concerns, involvement with the child welfare system, and being a runaway or homeless youth. About one in four trafficking victims are children and the average age is 14. National CASA/GAL provides […]
CASA of Lexington Names Ruth Walker and Debra Gabbard as January’s Volunteers of the Month
CASA of Lexington’s two Volunteers of the Month for January both resolved to help abused children in their communities after hearing about the need for Court-Appointed Special Advocates. Ruth Walker heard about CASA of Lexington after hearing about the organization at her church. Ruth Walker “It sounded like a good fit because I could volunteer […]
CASA Board Member Spotlight: Chris Hoskins
Chris Hoskins is one of the longest serving members on CASA of Lexington’s Board of Directors. Having served on the Board since 2015, he has been a part of the organization’s impressive growth over the past six years, including expansion from Fayette into Bourbon, Woodford and now Scott counties. “I was born and raised in […]
Dan Cummins Cares Program aims to raise $100,000 for CASA of Lexington
Every person who buys a car from a Dan Cummins dealership in 2021 will also be helping abused and neglected children in central Kentucky. Through the 2021 Dan Cummins Cares program, a portion from each vehicle purchase at the Cummins’ families three central Kentucky dealerships will be donated to CASA of Lexington. The nonprofit trains […]
Video Highlights: October 2020 Swearing In
On Oct. 13, 2020, new CASA volunteers and two Friends of CASA interpreters took the oath of confidentiality and were sworn in by Family Court Judge Kathy W. Stein. You can view highlights from the virtual swearing in ceremony here:
Endow Kentucky Tax Credits Are Still Available
This is unusual: Normally, by this time in the year, Endow Kentucky tax credits are long gone. But 2020 is not your average year by any measure! As of last week, there was still nearly $40,000 available from the Endow Kentucky program. Those dollars provide tax credits of 20% on eligible donations made to permanent […]
December CASA Volunteers of the Month Have Advocated for a Combined 19 Abused or Neglected Kids
Susan Stewart, left, and Connie Handman are CASA of Lexington’s Volunteers of the Month for December 2020. CASA of Lexington is honoring a pair of volunteers in December who between them have advocated for 19 abused and neglected children. Connie Handman and Susan Stewart are the nonprofit’s December Volunteers of the Month. Both have taken […]