Scott County CASA Volunteer Changes the Course of a Young Girl’s life through advocacy
CASA Volunteer Debbie Rurik-Goodwin Debbie Rurik-Goodwin had two goals after she retired: Spend time with her grandson and volunteer however she could to make a real difference. By serving as grant coordinator for the Children’s Charity of the Bluegrass, she learned a lot about some of the best nonprofits in central Kentucky. When she learned […]
Bourbon County CASA volunteer earns Volunteer of the Month award for passionate advocacy
CASA Volunteer John Mullins John Mullins has been a coach his whole life. “I’ve coached every sport there is — even ice hockey,” he said. Mullins actually coached his son’s hockey team to state runners-up finishes twice. Mullins has also found another way to help children grow: He serves as a CASA volunteer. “CASA volunteers […]
Jessamine resident earns CASA Volunteer of the Month honor for work on behalf of abuse and neglected kids
CASA Volunteer of the Month Emma Sandrock Emma Scott has always made volunteering a part of her life. When she looked for a way to serve her community in Jessamine County, she discovered the local Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program. “The CASA training introduced me to some incredible people in our community,” she said. Scott […]
Single Dad Helps Children in Family Court by Serving as a CASA Volunteer
CASA Volunteer Brian Collins When Brian Collins went through a divorce, he saw firsthand how confusing and overwhelming the court system can be — especially for children. Collins decided he wanted to make things easier for others, so he went back to school to study law. He also signed up as a CASA volunteer. “The […]
Lincoln County’s Priscilla Miller named CASA Volunteer of the Month in January
More CASA volunteers are needed to serve abused and neglected children in Lincoln County Lincoln County resident Priscilla Miller has been named a CASA Volunteer of the Month for January 2024. CASA Volunteer Priscilla Miller Miller has been a CASA volunteer serving abused and neglected children in Lincoln County for a little over a year. […]
Woodford County’s Fred Thomas Earns CASA Volunteer of the Month Honor
More CASA volunteers are needed for abused and neglected children in Woodford County Versailles resident Fred Thomas has been named a CASA Volunteer of the Month for January 2024. CASA Volunteer Fred Thomas Thomas, who has been a CASA volunteer since 2019, has advocated for five abused and neglected children in Woodford County Family Court […]
Veteran and rookie CASA volunteers team up, become friends working a case together
CASA volunteers Jackie Washburn, left, and Susan Isaacs are December’s Volunteers of the Month. When a new case of child neglect involving six siblings came across Rebecca Brereton-Farr’s desk last year, she knew she would need some special CASA volunteers for the job. Brereton-Farr, a Volunteer Manager at CASA of Lexington, paired up Jackie Washburn, […]
After retiring from the Army, Lexington man finds a new way to serve — as a CASA volunteer
CASA Volunteer Nick Luddy Nick Luddy spent 24 years in the U.S. Army, including a 10-year stint doing anti-terrorism work. He has traveled the globe for his job, serving in multiple countries across the Middle East and Africa. Today, Nick is retired from the Army, but he has found a new way to have an […]
When she’s not getting her steps, Jan Colbert is changing kids’ lives as a CASA volunteer
CASA Volunteer Jan Colbert Jan Colbert might be a little too good at getting her steps. She uses a pedometer — not to encourage more walking, but to know when she’s hit her limit. “I have two dogs and we go on very, very, very long walks,” Jan said, laughing. “I have to keep it […]
Nicholasville woman advocating for children as a CASA volunteer while pursuing social work degree
CASA Volunteer Alex Allouch After Nicholasville resident Alex Allouch saw a documentary about an abused and neglected child, she knew she wanted to change the trajectory of her career. She decided she would find ways to make a difference for the children in her own community who had been abused or neglected. Allouch is pursuing […]