CASA of the Heartland ended 2024 with a nice gift.
As the beneficiary of Give270’s fourth quarter fundraiser, CASA of the Heartland received a $72,000 donation from the Elizabethtown-based nonprofit.
CASA of the Heartland Executive Director Michelle Kail says the donation was a nice way to wrap up 2024
“That means that we will be able to start 2025 off, definitely, on a good note, making sure that we are able to effectively serve more children, especially with the new territory that we have recently taken on,” Kail said.
On August 1 last year, the organization expanded to take over Breckinridge, Grayson, and Meade counties, which means more children are served but more resources are needed.
“In 2023, we started serving LaRue County around that same time, and we served 182 children in 2023, and we were able to serve 264 children in 2024, so definitely we’ll see an increase in the services that we are providing and hopefully be able to recruit some additional volunteers,” Kail said.
CASA volunteers serve as court-appointed special advocates for children navigating foster care and family court. Kail says if you have ever considered volunteering, reach out and learn more.
“Just take a little time to learn about what exactly it entails,” Kail said. “I know a lot of people think that they don’t have the time, but once the training is completed, being a CASA volunteer is not as time-demanding as some might think, so I just encourage people to definitely explore the opportunity.”
Visit casaheartland.org for more information.
