Lisa Travis Finds Joy in Helping a Child Stuck in the Family Court System
CASA Volunteer of the Month Lisa Travis Lisa Travis gets a little extra joy in her life from her visits with a child in the family court system. “Our time together is spent talking, playing games, decorating cookies, drawing or playing basketball,” she said. “It is so rewarding to see and celebrate small wins and […]
Sabrina Gordon Has Positive Impact for Vulnerable Children as a CASA Volunteer
CASA Volunteer of the Month Sabrina Gordon Many know Sabrina Gordon as the executive director of the Paris-Bourbon County YMCA. She is also involved with the Franklin County Health Department and served on the Frankfort Independent School Board in her hometown of Frankfort. “Service isn’t just something I do. It’s who I am,” Gordon said. […]
CASA Volunteer Jenny Waybright uses common sense to help abused and neglected kids
CASA Volunteer Jenny Waybright Jenny Waybright takes pride in helping the Kentucky family court system work better for kids. But she’s not an attorney, or a social worker, or a judge. Waybright is a CASA volunteer, a regular person who gives a few hours a month to visit with children, gather information, and speak up […]
Susan Pope changes the world through ‘incremental changes’ as a CASA volunteer
CASA Volunteer Susan Pope Susan Pope wanted to find a way to put her energy into something meaningful. She asked around and discovered a local nonprofit called CASA — Court-Appointed Special Advocates — that came highly recommended from people she trusted. She learned CASA of Lexington trains regular people to be matched with children in […]
Patricia Agront creates meaningful change for Bourbon County kids by serving as a CASA volunteer
CASA Volunteer Patricia Agront When Patricia Agront decided to start volunteering, she wanted to find meaningful work that would make a difference. “I am driven by a strong sense of service and advocacy, especially for those who may not always have a voice,” she said. So, Agront was naturally drawn to serving as a CASA […]
Former social worker has helped countless children as a CASA volunteer over 20-year span
CASA Volunteer Jennifer Dishman Jennifer Dishman worked in social services for more than seven years. She saw what families involved in family court went through and even did removals of children who were in harm’s way. “I saw that turmoil and what it did to the kids,” she said. After she left the field, she […]
Connie Boyce ‘keeps showing up’ for Woodford kids in need
CASA Volunteer of the Month Connie Boyce For more than five years, Connie Boyce has changed the lives of abused and neglected Woodford County children by serving as a CASA volunteer. Her hard work behind the scenes for vulnerable children has earned her the distinction of being a CASA Volunteer of the Month for December. […]
Evelyn Mitchell has helped two dozen children over more than a decade as a CASA volunteer
CASA Volunteer of the Month Evelyn Mitchell Evelyn Mitchell has spent more than a decade building bonds with children in need and giving them brighter futures. Most people cannot do anything directly for children in family court who have suffered abuse or neglect. But as a CASA volunteer, Mitchell has been able to help two […]
Sally Brunner keeps helping kids in need by serving as a CASA volunteer
CASA Volunteer Sally Brunner Sally Brunner spent 18 years working in public health, helping low-income children and families in central Kentucky. When she wanted to continue giving back after her retirement, she turned to CASA volunteering. “I’ve been involved with many children in foster care and also engaged in the care of mothers who were […]
Jane Bennington Volunteers – and Travels – with CASA
CASA Volunteer Jane Bennington Jane Bennington loves to travel. She has visited seven countries this year, bringing her grand total up to 36. Bennington also loves to mix her love of travel with another passion: caring for abused and neglected children. Bennington is a CASA volunteer, who gives 5-10 hours a month advocating for children […]