Henrico CASA

If you are a golf enthusiast, or just enjoy an excuse to be outdoors and support charities, please consider joining us at the Kiwanis Club’s Fall Classic! Details and registration are here: https://lnkd.in/ev5pb_Bk

There are many 'Vigilant Voices' in our community, speaking up for the wellbeing of children. Today, Jeannine and Kristin chat with ⁠Amber Van Der Meer, acac Fitness & Wellness Center, who has a vision for all children to learn physical literacy... to have a desire to be physically active and confidence with their fitness. LISTEN all the way through to hear ACAC's special promotion to benefit Henrico CASA! https://buff.ly/4e8fxHB

So thankful for this initiative led by Dean Francis at OneBridge Advisors! It's a win-win for Henrico CASA's self-employed friends... 1) YOU get to claim a tax credit (that you probably didn't even know about!) 2) WE receive a $200 donation (at no cost to you!). See if you are eligible at www.RVA10000.com.

This fall, local professionals will be working through our training, ready to start their journeys as Court Appointed Special Advocates. So, we thought it would be a great time to share more about what CASA Advocates learn in training! First and foremost, future Advocates learn the basic laws, systems, and processes that exist to safeguard children’s rights... because every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment to grow and thrive! Learn more in today's blog post: buff.ly/4dAOJQb

It's that time of year when we are actively recruiting our next cohort of CASA Ambassadors! What is an Ambassador? Ambassadors are young professionals who meet MONTHLY and help carry out education, engagement, and fundraising campaigns for CASA. Ambassadors love CASA's mission, believe in our cause, and share our good work with their community connections. This might be the opportunity you have been waiting for to get involved in the community and network with like minded professionals! 📨 Message us for more information!📨

Meet Melvin (Mel) Tull, our current Board Treasurer! Why is Mel the perfect guy for the job? He has a law degree from the University of Virginia, an accounting degree from Virginia Tech, and extensive senior leadership experience... but what really makes him right for the job is his commitment to his community, as demonstrated by his participation with Leadership Metro Richmond, Lead Virginia, and Children's Home Society of Virginia. Thank you, Mel, for supporting Henrico CASA in this meaningful role! We appreciate you!

Summer may be officially over, but there 's one more book in our summer reading series that we have to recommend because it's so inspirational for anyone working with children: The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin. Read our Volunteer Coordinator, Stacy's, reflections on this book in today's blog post: buff.ly/4dAOJQb

Our next Advocate Training begins this fall... so we'll be sharing the ins and outs of what to expect during training in our September blog posts. Spoiler alert - as an Advocate your professional knowledge will grow to include an understanding of the court system and child welfare system! Read more at buff.ly/3VnJhIA!

Each month, our Executive Director, Jeannine Panzera, shares a brief video message in our e-newsletter. You can sign-up to receive these monthly messages on our website: https://buff.ly/3Z4qO7F This month's message reflects on the needs of children going back to school... Watch below!

As we look to the upcoming school year, let us take inspiration from the Kappa Alpha Theta's who are returning to campus at University of Richmond and Randolph-Macon College. May their commitment to service be contagious!