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Book Purchases Benefit CASA Kids!
Beginning in November, Left Bank Books, a full-service independent bookstore, will donate 6.5 percent of the proceeds from purchases made by CASA supporters to the organization. Click here for more>>>.
CASA 5K BLUE Skiddoo
CASA announces the First Annual CASA 5K BLUE Skiddoo – a 5K run and one mile family fun walk to benefit children served by CASA advocates! Join us on Sunday, April 27th, 2008 at 8 a.m. Click here for more>>>.
Casas for CASA
CASA of St. Louis County would like to invite you to participate in the Casas for CASA Playhouse event. During the month of April, CASA of St. Louis County will display child size (7’ by 7’) playhouses designed, constructed and underwritten by local architects and builders. Click here for more>>>.
Past CASA Events
Book Signing Event at Left Bank Books
Award winning author, Ashley Rhodes-Courter, was at Left Bank Books (399 N. Euclid in the Central West End) on Saturday April 5th.Click here for more>>>.
Smartypants Trivia
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of St. Louis County hosted Smartypants Trivia Night March 29th at the Maryland Heights Centre. The night was a fantastic success for the abused and neglected children CASA serves. Click here for more>>>.
Giving Tree Donations
This year, Whole Foods Market, AON, United Health Care, Collier Turley Martin Tucker and GE Business Properties collected gifts for the CASA children. In addition, a special party for sibling groups was held on Dec. 13th, and your donations to fulfill wishes on their lists were greatly appreciated. Click here for more>>>.
CASA Scoops Up Some Fun at Ben and Jerry's in Creve Coeur
The Friends of CASA held an ice cream fundraiser at the Ben & Jerry’s location in Creve Coeur. With the temperature close to 100 degrees, everyone enjoyed their tasty cool treats. A percentage of the evening’s proceeds were donated to CASA of St. Louis County. Click here for more>>>.
St. Louis Goes BLUE for CASA
The Do Something BLUE for CASA campaign last April brought the community together, raised awareness of CASA’s mission to serve abused and neglected children and raised funds to train and support 10 new CASA advocates for one year. Click here for more>>>.
BLUE Awareness at the Show Me St. Louis Window
CASA volunteers along with their families and staff members helped promote awareness during the BLUE Campaign. Click here for more>>>.
CASA Trivia Night
Supporters of CASA showed off their trivia skills at the Trivia Night to benefit CASA of St. Louis County on Saturday, March 31st, 2007. Thanks to CASA volunteer, Mary Verbanaz, for organizing this event. More than $3,000 was raised, which will fund recruitment, training and support for one new CASA advocate for one year. Click here for more >>>.
A Very Merry CASA
It was a very Merry CASA for the children who attended the Sibling Holiday Party at the Home Builders Association (HBA) in Creve Coeur. Click here for more >>>.
Whole Foods Market® and CASA Provide Giving Tree to Make the Holidays Brighter for Area Children
During the holiday season, help make some wishes come true for the CASA children of St. Louis County. Click here for more >>>.
Holiday Shopping at Toys “R” Us Benefits Kids
An evening of holiday shopping was enjoyed by all at the Toys R Us locations in Sunset Hills and Mid Rivers on December 10th. Shoppers enjoyed refreshments, a fun scavenger hunt and the chance to win door prizes. Five percent of all purchases made that evening were donated back to CASA in toys for the holidays. CASA of St. Louis County appreciates the continued support of Toys R Us to help make the holidays merrier for the CASA children. Thanks to everyone who came out and shopped for a cause!
Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park
More than a million sparkling lights invite spectators into Winter Wonderland, a holiday festival at Tilles Park, delighting adults and children alike. Thanks to our volunteers who assisted the St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Department by collecting admissions in return for a donation to CASA - Shelly Cordia, Gail Ferrer, Jennifer Guirl, Beth Krause, Bob Pennell, Ben Sandler and Diana Skeeter.
Gift Wrapping at Borders
During the holidays, some of our CASA volunteers could be seen at the Borders on Brentwood wrapping holiday gifts for donations. Thanks to Doug and Lynn Reyner, Teresa Heil and Jill Martin for your talents in gift wrapping!
Smile Envy Features CASA Board Member
Check out Board member Cheresse Pentella and her recent spokesmodel advertisement for Smile Envy. It is giving Cheresse and CASA a reason to smile "whiter". Click here to view the Smile Envy poster >>>
Shop at Whole Foods Market® to Benefit CASA
The Whole Foods Market® Community Support Day for CASA supports area children. Click here for more >>>
American Graffiti Features at Movies in the Moonlight
Fill your picnic basket and enjoy Movies in the Moonlight sponsored by the alumnae of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Click here for more >>>
Ben & Jerry’s In Creve Coeur Scoops It Up For CASA
CASA of St. Louis County teamed up with the Ben & Jerry’s in Creve Coeur for a tasty treat during a back-to-school ice cream fundraiser. Click here for more >>>
A Night in CASAblanca
Our annual benefit gala is special night filled with excitement and hope. Click here for more >>>
Back-to-School Collection Drive
If you would like to participate in a Back-To-School Collection Drive, please contact the CASA office at (314) 615-2908. Click here for more >>>
Volunteer Length of Service Recognition
CASA of St. Louis County salutes two special volunteers for their length of service. Click here for more >>>
Waiters Gone Wild
Waiters Gone Wild has become one of the most unique and entertaining events that St. Louis has to offer! Click here for more >>>
CASA in the News
Progressive Youth Connection Recognizes CASA
The Progressive Youth Connection (PYC) honored CASA of St. Louis County as a recipient of the World of Children Awards. CASA and Voices for Children (formerly St. Louis City CASA) shared the award and were recognized for its contributions toward furthering the well-being of area children and families. PYC is a nonprofit organization that provides violence prevention programs for youth ages 5 to 18, education and training for parents and educators as well as individual counseling and support group sessions. The Ladue News featured the award winners in their Society Section.
UPN's In your Interest Helps Spread the CASA Message
Gwen Wesley, CASA Board Member and past volunteer, represented the CASA program as a guest on In Your Interest, a public affairs show on Saturday, July 29th. Gwen spoke about the CASA program and the specific need for more African American volunteers. Thanks to Gwen and Nicole Hudson of UPN 46 for helping spread the word about CASA!
Radio Disney AM-1260 Promotes CASA
Radio Disney has a special program called “Caring is Cool” and CASA was interviewed about how families can get involved and help make a difference for kids. It aired the weekend of August 4th.
Other Programs Benefiting CASA
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Sharing Advantage® Program
CASA of St. Louis County is teaming up with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in a unique program that enables customers who purchase or refinance a home through Wells Fargo Home Mortgage to designate CASA for a $300 contribution from the Wells Fargo Foundation. The program, called Sharing Advantage®, was initiated by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage to provide support for a variety of community organizations and causes worldwide. For additional information about the Sharing Advantage® Program, contact Matt Gallagher of Wells Fargo Mortgage at (314) 918-2866 or matthew.j.gallagher@wellsfargo.com.
CASA Cub Club
CASA of St. Louis County introduces the 25th Anniversary CASA Cub. Wearing a commemorative t-shirt marking CASA’s 25th anniversary, CASA Cub is an exclusive opportunity to pledge a $300 total gift to CASA payable in $25 installments over the next 12 months. In the first month, a CASA Cub and a limited edition t-shirt will be sent. Thereafter, following each gift installment, a new collectible t-shirt will be sent for the CASA Cub. At the end of the club membership, the CASA club will have a wardrobe of 12 fashionable t-shirts. What a great way to show your CASA support.
St. Louis Magazine CASA
For each subscription to the magazine purchased by a supporter of CASA, St. Louis Magazine will donate a portion of the proceeds to the agency: $6 for a one-year subscription purchased at $18/ $12 for a two-year subscription purchased at $33. To subscribe to St. Louis Magazine and take advantage of this offer, contact the CASA office at (314) 615-2912.
Home Parties Benefit CASA
Home parties provide the perfect setting to gather with family and friends for socializing and shopping. Many direct sales companies offer fundraising opportunities by hosting a party. The consultant will donate a portion of retail sales back to the charity. For more information on hosting a home party, contact the CASA office at (314) 615-2908.
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