November brings a volunteer celebration... and some new faces

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Hey *|FNAME|*! A banquet was recently held to celebrate the volunteers serving Northeastern Indiana CASA and to applaud their efforts this year. Each year the nonprofit gathers staff, community leaders, board members, and area judges to honor the CASAs who volunteer to advocate for children in five counties – Dekalb, Lagrange, Noble, Steuben and Whitley. At the volunteer banquet, Executive Director Brooke Griggs described the volunteers as “tenacious.”  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. >>> Read more about this year's banquet >>> 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 >>> Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Nov. 30th for Giving Tuesday. You can bring hope to a child. A child who has experienced abuse or neglect. A child who has been removed from the only home they’ve ever known and placed in foster care. A child who needs a CASA by their side. Children in the child welfare system in face new foster homes, new schools, courtroom hearings and a revolving door of adults, all while coping with the trauma of abuse or neglect. No child should have to face this alone. 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 Check out some of the fun captured in our photo booth at this year's banquet... Click here to see more photos from this year's event Welcome to some new volunteers! Carrie Miller (left) and Mary Burke (right) were recently sworn in as new CASA volunteers by Whitley County Judge Rentschler. Sonya Dintaman was recently sworn in to her new role as a CASA volunteer by Judge Allen Wheat in Steuben Circuit Court. 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|*