A Court
Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a
specially trained community volunteer who is appointed by a Family
Court Judge to provide consistent and caring support on behalf of an
innocent child going through the family court system due to abuse
and/or neglect by parent(s) or guardian(s).
Become a Friend of CASA
CASA of
Westmoreland, Inc. is in need of
volunteers who may not have the time to be an advocate for a child, but
who can help CASA in other ways. Many community members help CASA by
assisting with fundraising events, office assistance, or use of other
skills to further advance the program.
Host a CASA information / Orientation
Meeting
You can help
us spread the word about the CASA
program by inviting a representative from CASA to speak at your next
function. Contact us if you are interested in scheduling one of these
events.
Adopt a Child's Future
CASA
has established a program for you to "Adopt a Child's Future" by
pledging and setting up an automatic monthly contribution through our
systems. Any monthly amount is accepted with a minimum of $10
per
month. Click here
for more information.
Become a Corporate Sponsor
Help defray
the administrative costs associated with operating a CASA program.
Provide in-kind support or sponsoring of:
- Printing
- Advertising
- Fundraising assistance
- Sponsoring volunteer training
sessions or providing space for trainings
- Sponsoring CASA fundraising,
volunteer recognition, or other events
- Providing goods or services to CASA
of Westmoreland Inc.
- Promoting employee volunteerism
with CASA by posting recruitment information
- Disseminating CASA information to
employees or constituents of your organization
Social Club Memberships
Did
you know your social club memberships could benefit CASA? As
part
of the Act 2 and Act 184 of the Pennsylvania Small Games of chance
Amendment, organizations that hold these small games of chance licenses
are required to donate at least 70% of their proceeds for public
interest purposes. Click here
for more information.
Thanks to our generous sponsors:
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| Three
Rivers Marine & Rail Terminal |
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| The
Westmoreland Bar Association |
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| The
Community Foundation of Westmoreland County |
The Community Foundation of
Westmoreland County
Funding for the Increasing Advocacy for Children project was provided
by the Greensburg Foundation Fund of The Community Foundation of
Westmoreland County, affiliated with The Pittsburg Foundation.
Since its inception in 1995, The Community Foundation of
Westmoreland County (CFWC) has grown to include over 350 funds valued
at $17 million. CFWC has also granted over $10 million to
local
non-profit organizations.
Make a Financial Contribution
There
are several ways that you can make a financial contribution to CASA
that will help with recruiting, training, and supporting our advocates
who work directly with abused and neglected children. You can choose any
amount for your donation in support of abused and neglected
children in Westmoreland County. Suggested amounts include:
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$50 and
under "Friend of CASA" donation
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$100 -
$500 "Patron of CASA" level
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$500 -
$1,000 "Hero of CASA" level
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$1,000+
"Champion of CASA" level
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You might
also choose to sponsor a CASA child for one year with a donation of
$1,200. All donations are greatly appreciated!
Donate Gas Cards
Gas Cards
help our volunteers offset the cost of their advocacy for children.
CASA volunteers are not reimbursed for their mileage, but this service
assists volunteers who have to drive long distances.
Donate Gift Cards
When
a CASA child is in need of items (school supplies, clothing, etc. )
CASAs want to help. However, CASA volunteers do not purchase gifts
directly for the children on their case loads. Gift cards from various
retailers will assist volunteers in making purchases to assist children
in getting items that they need.
Shop
or Donate Now:
CASA
of Westmoreland, Inc. is a non-profit organization and will be able to
continue serving children through a variety of donations and
fundraising events.
Donate now
Send
donations to:
CASA of
Westmoreland, Inc.
Westmoreland County Courthouse
2 North Main Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
Or, as
mentioned above, you may donate any amount on-line to CASA of
Westmoreland, Inc. using your credit card or Paypal:
Plates with Purpose
Riverside Design Group and Plates With
Purpose™ feature a number of designer plates benefiting non profit
organizations. CASA’s plate features two trees, one full-grown and the
other a seedling, which immediately calls to mind the wonderful
children’s book The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. The story, about
the sacrifices a tree makes to help a young boy, is a fitting metaphor
for the work of a CASA volunteer. The plate, which is made here in
Western Pennsylvania from recycled glass, is shipped in recycled
materials, is microwave and dishwasher safe, and is a beautiful
representation of CASA’s work. Proceeds from the purchase of this plate
directly benefit CASA of Westmoreland, Inc. to support our program in
advocating for abused and neglected children in Westmoreland
County. Download
Order Form or pay via Paypal, below. (Paypal orders have a
flat rate of $10.50 for shipping.)
