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News and Newsletters from FY 2022
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
In the June 2022 edition of The Advocate, we look back at the last 12 months. They were challenging, rewarding, and thought-provoking. Take a brief tour through the experiences of the Piedmont CASA staff.
Celebrating Fathers
My earliest memory of my father is standing on a Kansas train station platform watching him board as he began his journey to Viet Nam. I had no awareness of the magnitude of his trip, nor how long he would be gone, only that my mother and I were handing out doughnuts to the GIs who were also leaving, and that I probably ate more than I gave.
To read more, follow the link with this post, or go to pcasa.org and click on the button at the top of the page that reads: Piedmont CASA Voices.
Congratulations to Our Spring Training Graduates
On May 31, 2022, Judge Barredo held the Induction Ceremony for the graduates of our Spring Training Class. They are flanked by CASA President Kate Duvall on the left and CASA Board Treasurer James Gelly on the right. (Mr. Gelly is also an Honorary PCASA Volunteer.) From left to right, the new Volunteers are Alexis Halley, Lisa Gorsch, Heidi Trebour, and Rebecca Pierce. Not shown: Tracy Morice. Congratulations everyone!
Ashlie Muñoz-Nieves Joins Piedmont CASA as Bridges Coach
Ashlie Muñoz-Nieves is clear about what she hopes to achieve in her new position. She wants to build strong relationships with children whose lives have been impacted by trauma.
A Word About Resilience and Mental Health
Did you know that the week of May 1-7, 2022 was Resilience Week Virginia? It was the third annual celebration of a week designed to call attention to self and community care. It is also part of a larger movement designating the month of May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
To read more, follow the link with this post, or go to pcasa.org and click on the button at the top of the page that reads: Piedmont CASA Voices.
Leah Cole Promoted to Program Director
Leah Cole was promoted to Program Director effective May 2022. Leah has been an exemplary Bridges to Success Coach since 2017. In that capacity, she has worked closely with CASA Volunteers and CASA Supervisors. Leah is well-prepared to take on this new role, and we are lucky to have her!
Appreciation Event for Donors and Supporters
John H. Bocock, Chair of the Piedmont CASA Board of Directors, generously invited friends and supporters of Piedmont CASA to a beautiful evening at Royal Orchard on May 5, 2022. It was wonderful to have an opportunity to thank so many of the lovely people who make the work of our Piedmont CASA Volunteers and Bridges to Success Coaches possible!
A Fond Farewell to Our Program Director, Randy Nolt
After nine years, Randy Nolt is moving on. He has been a rock during the hard times, an inspiration during the good, and always a strong friend to Piedmont CASA. You can read some fun facts about Randy on our blog, Piedmont CASA Voices.
The Bluebird Parade Is Online!
Check out the amazing flock of bluebird works of art donated by artists, kids, families, and organizations throughout the community. The goal was to have one bluebird work of art to represent each unique child in the foster care system, and we reached that goal with over 160 bluebirds. You can see nearly 100 of them on our website. Vote for your favorite!
The Bluebird Art Auction
Funds raised in The Bluebird Auction will go toward helping children in foster care by training and supporting foster care families, and by giving foster children a voice in court through the advocacy work of CASA Volunteers. The Bluebird Art Auction closes at 5:00 pm on Sunday, May 29, 2022.
Meet Our New Blog: Piedmont CASA Voices
Our first essay is "Talking About the Hard Things" by Sue Hoover.
Piedmont CASA Seeks Matching Funds for Building Repairs
A grant from the Perry Foundation is enabling us to make much-needed repairs on our office building, but we need to obtain $30,000 in matching funds by April 1, 2023.
Stephen Perry Wows the Bracket Breakfast Crowd
Stephen gave a moving speech about what his CASA Volunteer and Bridges Coach mean to him. The standing ovation was spontaneous.
Bracket Breakfast Raises $66,000 for Our Kids
It was an amazing morning. Folks started arriving before 7 am and by 7:30, the room was packed with hundreds of basketball fans who came for the Jimmy "Magic Man" Miller Bracket Breakfast - his first live Bracket Breakfast since 2019.
Volunteer Appreciation Picnic 2021
After twenty months of stringent pandemic restraints - we were finally able to have an Appreciation Picnic for our fabulous CASA Volunteers. On October 19, we had the entire Meriwether Springs Vineyard and Brewery to ourselves. The weather was perfect and Volunteers had a chance to meet one another. The Ruth Stone Advocates of the Year were announced for 2020 and 2021: Mary Nafpaktitis and Grace Giras.
Annual Impact Report FY 2021
From Our Kids To Our CASAs | Letter From Our Leaders | Testimonials | The Kids We Served | Upcoming Initiatives | Volunteer Highlights | Volunteers Who Served | Bridges To Success Highlights | Donors And Friends | Piedmont CASA Team | Annual Financial Report
Piedmont CASA Welcomes New President Kathryn Duvall
Piedmont CASA is excited to announce Kathryn Duvall as its new president and CEO effective June 21, 2021. She brings an impressive list of skills to the organization, led by her strong commitment to helping others.
“The Board of Directors and I are so pleased to welcome Kate to Piedmont CASA,” said Board Chair Rachel S. Lloyd Miller. “She is a relationship-builder, an advocate for children, an active participant in the fight for equity, and a lifelong learner. Her pursuit of excellence in all that she does will guide and support PCASA as we enter this new chapter in our beloved organization’s journey. We consider ourselves fortunate to have found such a leader, who embodies the passion for and commitment to children living in foster care.”
Piedmont CASA Seeks Matching Funds for Building Repairs
A grant from the Perry Foundation is enabling us to make much-needed repairs on our office building, but we need to obtain $30,000 in matching funds by April 1, 2023.
Keeping the Lights On for CASA Kids: Spring Newsletter 2020
Statement of Solidarity | Why We Do What We Do | Volunteer Stories | Bridges to Success Program | Events | Community Connections
Piedmont CASA Annual Report FY 2020
What a year. 2020 was a storm of troubles from beginning to end. Yet even as it continues to wreak havoc, it reminds us of how generous and thoughtful our community is.
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