In June 2022, CASA of Kent County was presented with a special tribute in honor of our 30th birthday. Our local representative, State Senator Winnie Brinks, stopped by the Kent County Courthouse to pay us a visit and deliver the tribute. The CASA team enjoyed celebrating with her by posing for a few photos.
The Tribute recognizes the impact the CASA program has made in the lives of children in foster care in Kent County over the past three decades. It states, “Thanks to the dedication of its staff and the generosity of its donors, CASA has made a significant impact. A child who connects with one of CASA’s highly trained volunteers spends less time in the foster care system, is half as likely to re-enter foster care, has better outcomes in school, and is connected to more of the available services that can help them to thrive.”
The Tribute is signed by Senator Brinks, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
This article is part of the Summer 2022 edition of CASA Connect, CASA of Kent County’s quarterly newsletter. Click here to view a pdf version of this newsletter.
Several years ago, Kym Matthews met former CASA volunteer and current Michigan CASA employee, Janice Fonger at a networking “power lunch” hosted by WGVU radio host Shelley Irwin. For Kym, this was the introduction into a community she is now passionate about.
For 35 years, local accounting firm EHTC has devoted its annual golf outing, Chipping for Chairty, to raising money for community organizations. Our staff and board of directors were ecstatic when CASA of Kent County selected as the company’s official charity partner for 2023.
CASA volunteers commit time throughout the year to advocate for children, so we love to throw a proper party to express our gratitude for their hard work.
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