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CASA Connection observed Child Abuse Awareness Month with a pinwheel "garden" outside their offices and Exec. Director Susan Jarecki & her husband Ken wearing their blue while on vacation to Tybee Island, Georgia

Our annual Volunteer Appreciation Social was held on November 7 at Shadows Restaurant. Many of our volunteers & board members attended and it was a great night of fellowship and socializing. Thank you to Robbin Cutsor & Theresa Seipel for organizing this event!!

Executive Director Susie Jarecki, Board President Lisa McFarland & Outreach Coordinator Lisa Rosendahl hand out certificates of service and goodie bags to all the volunteers.

Board member Zach Johnson shares a laugh with Mike & Patty Applegate. Mike is one of our awesome CASA advocates.

CASA Advocate Jean Britt looks very happy to be at the event.

Susie Jarecki, along with two helpers, manned a farm-themed game booth during the Play Their Way family event held at Ag Park on October 13.

CASA Connection is proud to make a difference in the lives of children who need a safe place to live. We would not be able to do what we do without our volunteers. Check out some of our pictures from past events.

Congratulations Jean & Dan Britt

Congratulations to CASA Connection Volunteer Advocates Jean & Dan Britt. They were recognized by the Columbus Area United Way as Outstanding United Way Partner Agency Volunteers. Columbus Area United Way Executive Director, Pat Heimes, presented Jean and Dan with the award during the Champions of the United Way Annual Meeting & Outstanding Volunteer Recognition Luncheon held April 25, 2019. Congratulations Jean and Dan!!!! We truly appreciate all you do for the children we serve!!!!!!

Nebraska State CASA Conference. April 12-13, 2019.
Staff & volunteers with CASA organizations all over Nebraska recently attended the annual Nebraska CASA Conference, held in Kearney.
The Honorable Michael Burns, Judge of the County Court, 10th Judicial District, was the keynote speaker for this event.
CASA Connection had a good group attend including both staff members and 10 volunteers.
Everyone was very pleased with all the great information they learned and having a chance to meet and visit with other volunteers and staff from other CASA organizations

Volunteers enjoying the 2019 Nebraska State CASA Conference

From left to right: Joy Dannelly, Jamey Price, Dee Condon, Robbin Cutsor, Rolaine Blaser & Rhonda Scott

Directors & staff members took time for a group photo

We are so lucky to get a chance to be a part of this wonderful group of professionals. The conference gave us all a chance to visit and learn from each other and our presenters. We left feeling inspired to strive to help even more children in foster care.

Thanks to all of our helpers from Friday evening's 2019 Cheers for CASA wine & beer tasting event.

Thank you to everyone who attended CASA Connection's 2019 Cheers for CASA wine & beer tasting fundraiser held Friday, March 29. Despite forecasts of rain/sleet/snow Mother Nature kept it at bay so everyone could come out and enjoy the evening. The event was held at Henry on 11th which is a building full of history in downtown Columbus.

Guests enjoyed samples of various red and white wines, white sangria & beers provided by Granite City Brewery, Upstream Brewing Company and Gottberg Brewery. Along with the beverages appetizers such as smoked salmon, cheeses, meatballs and small desserts including raspberry mousse were included. Everyone who attended seemed to have a good time and declared it a hit and something to look forward to next year.

While at the National CASA Conference in Boston our staff & other conference attendees got a chance to see what a true East Coast nor'easter storm is like. "Not your typical Nebraska snow storm." Here is a view from the Prudential Center attached to the hotel we stayed at.
Congratulations Wendi Petersen

Congratulations to CASA Connection Volunteer Advocate Wendi Petersen. Wendi was recognized by the Columbus Area United Way as an Outstanding United Way Partner Agency Volunteer. Columbus Area United Way Executive Director, Pat Heimes, presented Wendi with the award during the Champions of the United Way Annual Meeting & Outstanding Volunteer Recognition Luncheon held February 21, 2018. Congratulations Wendi!!! We truly appreciate all you do for the children we serve!!!!!!
Cheers for CASA event

SECOND ANNUAL CHEERS FOR CASA Featuring Beer & Wine from Around the World. Friday, March 23, 2018. 6:00-10:00 p.m. Event will be held at Henry on 11th. Adults 21 & over only. Tickets: $20 each, tastings & Lenten friendly appetizers provided.
For more information or to purchase tickets call CASA Connection: (402)563-4944.

Join us for our second annual beer & wine tasting event, and help us raise funds to recruit more volunteers to advocate for abused & neglected children in our area!
Several of our Volunteer Advocates, including Jeanne Quinn & Jamey Price attended a presentation given by our Outreach Coordinator, Lisa Rosendahl on Thursday evening. Lisa spoke about Vicarious Trauma and how it can affect volunteers. The group shared ideas on self-care and positive coping mechanisms.
Several of our Volunteer Advocates, including Jeanne Quinn, Dan Britt & Jean Britt attended a presentation given by our Outreach Coordinator, Lisa Rosendahl on Thursday evening. Lisa spoke about Vicarious Trauma and how it can affect volunteers. The group shared ideas on self-care and positive coping mechanisms.
Several of our Volunteer Advocates, including Dee Condon & Raylyn Latorra [left to right] used their lunch hour to listen to a presentation given by our Outreach Coordinator, Lisa Rosendahl. Lisa spoke about Vicarious Trauma and how it can affect volunteers. The group shared ideas on self-care and positive coping mechanisms.
Several of our Volunteer Advocates, including Kenneth Young, Rolaine Blaser, Tami Altstadt & Raylyn Latorra [left to right] used their lunch hour to listen to a presentation given by our Outreach Coordinator, Lisa Rosendahl. Lisa spoke about Vicarious Trauma and how it can affect volunteers. The group shared ideas on self-care and positive coping mechanisms.
Our Outreach Coordinator, Lisa Rosendahl, gave an in-service lunch hour presentation on Vicarious Trauma. Several of our volunteers attended & shared ideas on self-care techniques and positive coping mechanisms.
Cornhusker Public Power Goodwill Fund Trustee David Scharff, right, presents $200 to CASA Connection outreach coordinator Lisa Rosendahl. The money will be used to purchase gifts for foster children. Thank you to the Cornhusker Public Power Goodwill Fund!!