CASA of Lexington Earns Gold Seal of Transparency From GuideStar
CASA of Lexington has earned the 2020 Gold Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, a leading nonprofit reporting company. CASA received the designation because it provides in-depth financial information, as well as information about its goals, strategies, capabilities and progress for the public to view on GuideStar.org. The information available through GuideStar is used by more […]
CASA of Lexington Relocates Superhero Run
5K and Fun Run Will Be Held with Health Precautions in Place Lexington, Ky. (Aug. 25,2020) – The 8th annual CASA Superhero Run is changing course, literally, to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. The fun and magical event on Sept. 5 will still feature superheroes, super pets, prizes, giveaways and two running/walking events. But […]
Two New Virtual Opportunities to Become a CASA Volunteer Announced
Lexington, Ky. (Aug. 13, 2020) – CASA of Lexington has scheduled two additional rounds of online volunteer training this fall in response to a growing number of people who want to advocate for abused and neglected children. The trainings will begin on Sept. 21 and Oct. 12. New volunteers will complete the 30 hours of […]
August Volunteers of the Month: Jenn Cathey and Cheryl Rayner
Our Volunteers of the Month for August are Jenn Cathey and Cheryl Rayner. Both of them chose to be CASA volunteers because they wanted to make a difference for kids in their community. Jenn Cathey Jenn Cathey understands the chaos and uncertainty faced by children CASA serves. “The earliest years of my life were tumultuous, […]
Meet a New CASA Board Member: Maynard Crossland
Maynard Crossland Maynard Crossland is one of five people who have joined the CASA of Lexington Board of Directors this year. He is the President and CEO of Shaker Village, and he has also served as a CASA volunteer himself. “It wasn’t until I served as a CASA volunteer that I truly understood the depth […]
Show CASA of Lexington Some Social Media Love in August
Supporters of CASA of Lexington can help us grow awareness about our mission and find more people to serve as CASA volunteers by liking and sharing CASA of Lexington content on social media, and by being outspoken about their involvement with CASA online! Here are some quick and easy ways you can support CASA of […]
Call to Action: Tell Kentucky’s Senators to Support the VOCA Fix Act of 2020
The federal VOCA Fix Act of 2020 would strengthen the federal Crime Victims Fund, which was established by the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) of 1984. Nationwide, CASA programs receive more than $56 million annually in VOCA funds. In recent years deposits to the fund have decreased dramatically, which in turn has diminished VOCA funds […]
CASA of Lexington Offers Virtual Volunteer Training Beginning Aug. 25
A new opportunity to become an advocate for abused and neglected children is coming up soon: Online volunteer training from CASA of Lexington will begin Aug. 25. CASA of Lexington’s online-only training option is helping people become fully trained CASA volunteers, even during the pandemic. CASA volunteers spend about 10 hours a month on their […]
KBF Gives CASA of Lexington $5,000 Marketing Grant
The Kentucky Bar Foundation has awarded a $5,000 marketing grant to CASA of Lexington, enabling more advocacy for abused and neglected children in central Kentucky. The grant from KBF will back a marketing campaign to increase awareness and assist with recruitment of CASA volunteers to serve children involved in family court cases in Fayette, Bourbon, […]
CASA Unveils 2020 Superhero Run Cape Design
The 2020 CASA Superhero Run cape design CASA of Lexington is excited to unveil the design of this year’s Superhero Run cape! This year’s cape is a bright shade of cyan chosen by last year’s top fundraiser, 10-year-old Ava. Capes are given out to every child who is registered for the Superhero Run’s 1K fun […]