#KYGives20 is May 12. Here’s how you can support CASA of Lexington.
TL;DR — You can join the #KYGives20 movement on or before May 12 by giving to CASA of Lexington, to help us provide court-appointed special advocates to abused and neglected children in the family court system. When Sadie was assigned her court-appointed special advocate, she had already been through a lot. The 8-year-old had no […]
CASA of Lexington honors volunteers of the month for April 2020
LEXINGTON, Kentucky (April 20, 2020) — CASA of Lexington’s Volunteers of the Month for April 2020 are Judy Horne and Kim Skidmore. Judy Horne Judy and her husband, Mike, have been CASA volunteers since February 2018. They work on cases in Bourbon County. Judy’s current volunteer manager, Beka Schwartz, said she is an incredible volunteer […]
LEX18 covers child abuse concerns during pandemic
LEXINGTON, Kentucky (April 23, 2020) — CASA of Lexington was featured on LEX 18 at Sunrise this morning. Reporter Claire Kopsky detailed the need for more CASA volunteers in anticipation of a spike in reported child abuse and neglect cases after the current pandemic restrictions are lifted. You can watch the video here or visit […]
CASA of Lexington anticipates post-COVID spike in cases
Nonprofit needs more volunteers to speak for abused and neglected children Online: casaoflexington.org/covid19 LEXINGTON, Kentucky (April 22, 2020) — Life has shut down in many ways during the COVID-19 pandemic, but CASA of Lexington is gearing up for a possible spike in reported cases of child abuse and neglect after restrictions are lifted. “I do […]
CASA challenges supporters to run/walk 1,346 miles for abused and neglected kids
All proceeds from virtual fun run on April 18 benefit CASA of Lexington (April 10, 2020) CASA of Lexington is challenging runners, walkers and anyone who just wants to get some exercise while staying healthy at home to help log a mile for every local child who was abused or neglected last year. A “virtual […]