Community raises $55,000 for CASA
The Bradley County community once again made it their New Year’s Resolution to support the children of Bradley and Polk Counties. Court Appointed Special Advocates is a nonprofit that works with trained community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in Bradley and Polk Counties. On Dec. 31, CASA invited community members to its [...]
Meet Our New Bi-Lingual Volunteer Coordinator!
Mayra Pineda started working in public services in 2018 with the Hamilton County Health Department within the Family Planning Clinic, offering services to women in need. Later, she took a job opportunity with Cempa Community Care in Chattanooga. This became a privileged opportunity, being able to work closely to the unhoused population while aiding individuals with substance use disorder. [...]
CASA Welcomes New VISTA, Natalie Duncan
Natalie Duncan is serving a one-year term with VISTA, Volunteers in Service to America. VISTA is a federal program that allows professionals of all ages to serve for terms within organizations they are passionate about to help build capacity and increase sustainability of the programs, long-term. As a Member of VISTA, Natalie works with CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates. [...]
New Advocates Sworn In
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Bradley and Polk Counties has gained four new advocates that will serve as the voice of children in court. CASA is a nonprofit that works with trained community volunteers to advocate for children that are involved in the court system due to concerns of abuse and neglect. Each advocate completed 30 hours of [...]
Four new advocates sworn in
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Bradley and Polk Counties have added four new volunteers to their team of advocates. These advocates do their utmost to lift up the voices of children involved in the court system due to primarily abuse and neglect situations. The new additions include Tammy Davis, Sarah Dean, Lila Hamon, and Marjorie Parsons. Now that [...]
Mayor Brooks Presented with Child Advocate Award at CASA’s Superhero 5K!
Over 150 individuals showed their support of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), which advocates for abused and neglected children, by participating in the Superhero 5K Run/Walk on May 15th at Greenway Park. The highlight of the event was when Mayor Kevin Brooks was presented with the inaugural Dr. John M. Appling Child Advocate Award. This award will be given [...]