You made a big difference in 2019
Dear *{{Informal Name}}*,
2019 was a record-breaking year for Heart of Missouri CASA. The most children we've ever served in a year, 294, had a CASA volunteer by their side.
Through countless changes and constant uncertainty, each of these children had an advocate who never gave up on them and advocated tirelessly for their best interests. Because of you, these children had a voice and hope. Your support through volunteering, giving, and spreading the word makes hope possible.
Thank you for making an impact on children's lives every day. Join us in 2020 for our most impactful year yet.
Sincerely,
Kelly Hill
Executive Director
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2020 - 15 Years of Service
2020 will be a big year for Heart of Missouri CASA. This year, we celebrate 15 years of service to foster children. We are set to surpass 1,000 children served this year. While our deepest desire is that we weren't needed, the reality is more children are coming into foster care than our state and circuit has ever experienced. We are pleased to be growing our capacity to reach more children. Our agency is stronger and we are more determined to give a voice to all children in foster care in Boone and Callaway Counties than ever before.
You have the opportunity join with us this year to make the biggest impact yet on the lives of foster children in Boone and Callaway Counties.
Help us advocate for 350 children this year. A few ways to do this:
- Become a CASA!
- Join the Circle of Hope and provide the financial consistency we need to continue growing.
- Join us at Voices of Columbia and Voices of Callaway (April 27th).
- Spread the word! Tell your friends and family about CASA, invite us to speak to your groups and churches, and help us share the need/message of CASA.
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Voices of Columbia 2020
Our signature annual fundraiser is right around the corner. Make plans to join us for our 2nd Annual Voices of Columbia at The Blue Note! We are lining up a stellar group of musicians and bands for what will undoubtedly be a fantastic night of music and raising our voices for children in foster care!
Tickets go on sale mid-February!
Sponsorship opportunities available now!
Let us know you're interested on our Facebook event page!
New Board Members
Allison McGough first learned of CASA during her time as a Kappa Alpha Theta at Texas Tech University. Her passion for helping lift up vulnerable populations led her to complete an MBA in Non-Profit Management. Allison has used her leadership, administrative, relationship-building, and advocacy skills to create wrap-around services and coalitions to address critical issues in her communities. Before moving to Columbia a little over a year ago, Allison was the Chair/Co-Founder of the South Plains Hunger Solutions food policy coalition in Lubbock, Texas. This initiative was created to raise awareness and encourage collaboration to alleviate and relieve food insecurity.
Allison currently works at Veterans United Home Loans and is excited about using her experience and skills to further grow Heart of Missouri CASA so all children in foster care have the opportunity to have a CASA volunteer by their side. We are thrilled to welcome Allison to our board!
Susan Glass is the Deputy Executive Director for the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys and the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services. She also serves as one of the Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors for the State of Missouri. She joined the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services in May 2005.
Prior to joining the Missouri Office of Prosecution Services, Susan served as legal counsel to the Missouri Department of Corrections. She also previously served as an assistant attorney general and as a law clerk to the Honorable Edwin H. Smith. Susan is a 1998 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law.
Susan is excited to support CASA's mission and use her skill set to benefit the children in foster care in the 13th Judicial Circuit. We are thrilled to have Susan on board! Welcome Susan!
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New CASA Volunteer Training
Our Winter 2020 Class kicked off January 16th and is full with over 20 participants! Join us for one of our Spring classes, which take place Wednesdays mid-April - mid-May!
Daytime and Evening options!
April 8th // noon-1pm OR 5:30-6:30pm
April 15th // noon-3pm OR 5:30-8:30pm
April 22nd // noon-3pm OR 5:30-8:30pm
April 29th // noon-3pm OR 5:30-8:30pm
May 6th // noon-3pm OR 5:30-8:30pm
May 13th // noon-3pm OR 5:30-8:30pm
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Join the Circle of Hope
You can make a lifelong difference in the life of a child in foster care by joining our Circle of Hope. By setting up recurring donations of $25/month or more, Circle of Hope donors help us sustain our ongoing costs and grow our capacity to advocate for more children in foster care.
The Circle of Hope wraps our children in a "circle" of loyal and supportive members. Help us reach more children in need of a voice and hope by joining our Circle of Hope today!
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Kansas City Star Series on Foster Care
"We're sending more foster kids to prison than college." The Kansas City Star recently published a 6-part series on the crisis with our country's foster care system. The articles are gut-wrenching and eye-opening. To read the first article, click here. To read the full series, click "Expand All" at the top of the first article.
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