Woodford CASA volunteers honored with Serve Kentucky Awards
Two CASA volunteers were honored at the Woodford County Fiscal Court meeting Tuesday for giving hundreds of hours to help abused and neglected children. Sally Schneider and Erin Hall were both recognized for volunteering more than 100 hours each during 2025 as CASA volunteers. Both have earned Serve Kentucky awards signed by Gov. Andy Beshear. […]
Garrard CASA volunteers honored with Serve Kentucky Awards
Four CASA volunteers were honored at the Garrard County Fiscal Court meeting Monday for giving hundreds of hours to help abused and neglected children. Well-known Garrard resident Linda Baker was one of two CASA volunteers to receive a “Top CASA Volunteer” medal for volunteering with the Garrard County CASA program for more than 300 hours […]
42 CASA Volunteers Earn Serve Kentucky Awards
A total of 42 CASA volunteers with CASA of Lexington will be receiving Serve Kentucky awards signed by Gov. Andy Beshear for giving more than 100 hours to help abused and neglected children last year. Seven of those 42 exceeded 300 hours of volunteer service in 2025 and will be recognized as “Top CASA Volunteers” […]
10-Year Old Rip Van Winkle, Complete Blanton’s Set Featured in Online Bourbon Charity Auction
Bourbon lovers look forward to the Bourbon & the Bayou silent auction every year for the chance to bid on hard-to-find and high-quality bourbons. This year, the auction features dozens of Kentucky bourbon items, including a bottle of 10-year Old Rip Van Winkle and a complete collection of Blanton’s with every letter — including the […]
Halters for Gun Runner, Sovereignty, and Good Cheer Featured in Online Charity Auction
Racing fans can bid to own a piece of thoroughbred history in an online silent auction benefiting abused and neglected children. Horse halters for Sovereignty (https://bit.ly/bb26-400), Good Cheer (https://bit.ly/bb26-401), and Gun Runner (https://bit.ly/bb26-402) are available in the Bourbon & the Bayou silent auction, run by the nonprofit child advocacy organization CASA of Lexington. Each halter […]
Dan Cummins Auto Group Donates $100,000 to CASA of Lexington
Josh Cummins, left, and Jessica Gilbert, right, both with Dan Cummins Auto Group, present a check for $100,000 to CASA of Lexington Executive Director Melynda Jamison on Jan. 30. For the fifth year in a row, Dan Cummins Auto Group has contributed at least $100,000 from car sales to help abused and neglected children. Josh […]
Ky. Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell Named ‘Partner of the Year’ by Kentucky CASA Network
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner and CASA of Lexington Board Member Jonathan Shell speaks at the 2025 KCN Conference. CASA of Lexington board member and Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell was honored as the Statewide Partner of the Year by the Kentucky CASA Network. KCN CEO Andrea Bruns announced Shell’s award at the KCN’s statewide conference, […]
Lincoln CASA Joy Tree program aims to provide gifts for 21 children in family court
Lincoln County community members will be providing 18 abused and neglected children with gifts this holiday season, following the CASA Joy Tree kickoff event at Jerome Flynn’s Edward Jones office on Friday. Another three Lincoln County children still need generous people to step up and buy them gifts so they do not go without this […]
CASA Joy Tree Event Provides Holiday Gifts for 29 Jessamine County Children
The 29 names on the CASA Joy Tree were gone in a matter of minutes Friday morning, thanks to Jessamine County community members who will be brightening this holiday season for abused and neglected children. This was the third year for the Jessamine County program, which has a new name – CASA Joy Tree – […]
Garrard CASA Joy Tree program aims to provide gifts for 27 children in family court
Garrard County community members will be providing 22 abused and neglected children with gifts this holiday season, following the CASA Joy Tree kickoff event at First Southern National Bank on Monday. Another five Garrard County children still need generous people to step up and buy them gifts so they do not go without this Christmas. […]