Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Cindy
Watch the video to hear Cindy share her journey with CASA! Cindy Cormany has served with Northeastern Indiana CASA for seven years. Cindy was inspired by one of her students to take on this important role…to make the world a better place for children!
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Diane
Watch the video to hear Diane share her journey with CASA! Diane Peachey has been a CASA volunteer in for over TEN YEARS! In this video, Diane talks about how she got started as a CASA and about how her role has impacted her life.
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Dave
Watch the video to hear Dave share his journey with CASA! Dave Sanders has been a CASA volunteer in Noble County since January of 2019. In this video, he talks about his most meaningful memory as a CASA and how his role has impacted not only the lives of the children he’s served but also his own.
Stan & Anne Ferguson: Everyday Heroes
Stan and Anne are a duo in Steuben County. They have been CASA volunteers for the past 10 years. During these past 10 years, they have covered eight CHINS cases and advocated for a total of 14 children. They became involved in the CASA program when they retired and wanted to do something together, to help others, especially children.
Everyday Heroes: Meet Staci
Sit down with Northeastern Indiana CASA's Executive Director Brooke Griggs and one of our volunteers, Staci, to hear an insider's perspective on a volunteer's journey. Get more details about volunteering and the mission of Northeastern Indiana CASA at www.neincasa.net
Everyday Heroes: Meet Rebecca
Sit down with Northeastern Indiana CASA's Executive Director Brooke Griggs and one of our volunteers, Rebecca, to hear an insider's perspective on a volunteer's journey. Get more details about volunteering and the mission of Northeastern Indiana CASA at www.neincasa.net
Everyday Heroes: Meet Jackie
Sit down with Northeastern Indiana CASA's Executive Director Brooke Griggs and one of our volunteers, Jackie, to hear an insider's perspective on a volunteer's journey. Get more details about volunteering and the mission of Northeastern Indiana CASA at www.neincasa.net
Everyday Heroes: Meet Debbie
Sit down with Northeastern Indiana CASA's Executive Director Brooke Griggs and one of our volunteers, Debbie, to hear an insider's perspective on a volunteer's journey. Get more details about volunteering and the mission of Northeastern Indiana CASA at www.neincasa.net
Adoptions on the rise for CASA kids
ALBION – Social distancing requirements, in light of the COVID pandemic, has forced many volunteers and staff members at Northeastern Indiana CASA to look for unconventional ways to advocate for the children they serve.
The nonprofit works to advocate for children in five area counties who are in the judicial system. Taking time to visit the child’s home and school is part of the job, one that’s been limited due to the pandemic. However, staff members and volunteers have adapted to make sure every child they serve knows they are not alone and that their CASA is standing beside them — virtually or at a distance of at least six feet. Volunteers have been Face-timing, calling, texting and sending letters and cards to make sure kids are safe and as okay as they can be right now.
Cool marks one year as CASA leader
ALBION – It’s been one year since Kirby Cool took on the role as Northeastern Indiana CASA’s executive director. Cool filled the position when long-time director Kristi Bachman retired after 13 years. There were “big shoes to fill,” as Cool put it when interviewed about her new title a year ago. However, she came at the new position with a clear goal- to move the nonprofit forward.
In a volunteer banquet held last week, Cool addressed the crowd with a vote of thanks for the support she’s received during her first year.