Courtney Fuller helps victims of abuse by serving as a CASA volunteer
CASA Volunteer of the Month Courtney Fuller Courtney Fuller knew she wanted to help victims of abuse. But she didn’t know where that passion would lead her. “I originally wanted to be a lawyer to represent victims of abuse. But as I dug deeper, I realized I wanted to be someone’s voice and advocate for […]
Retired educator keeps working with kids by serving as a CASA volunteer
CASA Volunteer of the Month Kelly Sampson Kelly Sampson knew how she wanted to volunteer after she retired, because she had seen firsthand the need. She wanted to become a CASA volunteer and advocate for the best interests of an abused or neglected child. Sampson’s career spanned 39 years as a teacher, principal and clinical […]
Retired Toyota employee making a difference as a CASA volunteer
CASA Volunteer of the Month Alan Pack After retiring from a 33-year career at Toyota, Alan Pack knew how he wanted to use some of his new free time: He wanted to volunteer in a way that was structured and had a significant impact for good. Social work interested Pack, but he would have to […]
Nina Hahn has helped kids as a CASA volunteer for nearly eight years
CASA Volunteer of the Month Nina Hahn After nearly eight years as a CASA volunteer, Nina Hahn has helped 12 abused and neglected children. Hahn didn’t need a law degree and never needed to be deeply involved in the court system: Hahn has invested most of her career in her passion for horses. But with […]
Ryan Weatherholtz finds the meaningful volunteer experience he wanted with CASA of Lexington
CASA Volunteer Ryan Weatherholtz Ryan Weatherholtz was looking for a truly impactful volunteer experience. He found it with CASA of Lexington. “Serving with CASA is an excellent way to give back to the community in a way that allows you to see a real and direct impact,” said Weatherholtz, a UK graduate who works for […]
Pickleball community helps Lexington man discover CASA
CASA Volunteer Pat Riddell Pat Riddell discovered CASA volunteering through pickleball. Now, he helps neglected children — and helps others discover CASA through pickleball, too. “While I was playing one day, I was approached by a couple other pickleball players who are CASA volunteers, Ava Crow and Anne Flynn. They told me they thought I […]
Scott County CASA volunteer fulfills her beliefs by serving children in need
CASA Volunteer Wanda Osborne CASA Volunteer of the Month Wanda Osborne doesn’t look away when she knows there’s a way she can help others. Osborne had plenty that could have kept her busy after a long career: her grandchildren, travel plans, connecting with old friends and church activities, to name a few. But then, she […]
Garrard CASA volunteer helps siblings find safety and permanency
CASA Volunteer Anne Marie Marshall Anne Marie Marshall began her work as a CASA volunteer more than two and a half years ago, when she was first matched with a neglected child who was part of a large sibling set. Today, all the siblings but one have found safe, permanent homes, and the last one […]
Woodford CASA Volunteer has dedicated her life to helping kids in need
CASA Volunteer Erin Hall Erin Hall has dedicated a lot of her life to helping others and making her world a better place. She is a wife and mother of five adult children, including two whom she adopted. She serves as the Stable Moments Coordinator at Justin’s Place, a horse farm that provides trauma-informed therapy […]
Bourbon County CASA Volunteer shows up for kids in need
CASA Volunteer Delaney Thomas After the third time someone told Delaney Thomas she should be a CASA volunteer, she figured there must be something to their suggestions. “I took it as a sign and decided to apply,” Thomas said. “It’s truly one of the best decisions I’ve ever made — for both myself and my […]