Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Merry Christmas, *|FNAME|*! From all of us at Northeastern Indiana CASA, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We are excited to celebrate this season with you and we hope you are greeted with the merriest of Christmases!  As we get closer to the Christmas season, let's take a moment to be extra thankful for our families and those we love, the comfort of our homes and warm beds, the satisfaction of holiday meals and lighted Christmas trees. These are just a few things some folks, and kids, will go without this year. We all have much to be grateful for.  We're so very grateful for each and every one of you who has supported CASA this year and last. In 2020, amidst the pandemic, Northeastern Indiana CASA served 464 children within its five counties. The year also brought about 30 adoptions and 400 children were reunified with their biological families. This year, Northeastern Indiana CASA has served 446 children and seen many changes within its organization. We could NOT do this without your support. You really make all the difference. Whether you are a CASA volunteer, serve on the board, donate funds, or are a community supporter... it's YOU that makes our mission work! This year, and every year, we are so thankful for YOU and how you help #changeachildsstory. Season Greetings, Brooke & the Northeastern Indiana CASA staff Many families are looking forward to gathering this holiday season after so much time apart. But children who have experienced abuse or neglect may find themselves separated from their families. A CASA/GAL volunteer can provide a sense of hope as a consistent presence in the child’s life, especially during this holiday season. Your gift can help bring a CASA/GAL volunteer to a child who needs one. Donate today. At Northeastern Indiana CASA, our volunteers tirelessly advocate for children and youth right here in our communities. We greatly appreciate your past generosity and are asking you to give your support with a gift online. Please help us bring the care and compassion of a CASA volunteer to more children in need by making an online donation at www.neincasa.net We're on the radio! Did you know that CASA is on the radio? Brooke Griggs, Executive Director of Northeastern Indiana CASA, joins WLKI's Andy St. John to tell us about the need for volunteers to be voices for children in the judicial system. Click here to listen >>>  In case you missed it... With 15 new volunteers joining the nonprofit in 2020 and 2021, we now have 39 total volunteers and a zero waitlist. “We couldn’t do what we do without each of you,” said Volunteer Coordinator Abby Gabet. “It is because of each of you, our program has been able to maintain a zero waitlist. This means that of all the counties we serve, there are zero children waiting for someone to give them a voice. I am so proud to be part of this CASA family.” At the banquet, four volunteers were celebrated for milestone years of service. Pictured from left to right: Volunteer Coordinator Abby Gabet, 5-year volunteer Diane Bair, 20-year volunteer Liz Gilbert, 10-year volunteer Cathy Aldrich, and Executive Director Brooke Griggs. Not pictured, 5-year volunteer Brayton Pickard.  >>> Read more about our volunteers >>> Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*