Franklin County CASA receives 2009 Recovery Victims of Crime (VOCA) Grant (July, 2009) to assist the program in providing advocacy to children.

Thank you to

Wal-Mart in Union

for the

$1000 Community Grant

July 2009

Thank you to

Washington Jaycees for a

$1000

donation

Jeff Sheer of Bright Light Handyman Service donated his time and talents to build the awesome child’s playhouse.  A special thank you to John Hall Lumber, New Haven Lumber, St. Clair Building Center, and Mid-West Exteriors for donating materials to build the playhouse.
 

The St. Clair Jaycees held a Wacky Bowl Event at Oasis Lanes In Union.  Participants bowled backwards, using their fee and opposite hands.

The event benefited Franklin County CASA.

Jaycees President Stephanie Smith, is using one foot to kick the ball down the lane.

CASA was the recipients of $1000.00 from the Washington Jaycees Easter Eve Bash.  Thank you Washington Jaycees for supporting CASA in helping children in your community.

Thank you Bank of Sullivan in Union for your Pie Throwing Contest whose proceeds of $550.00 went to CASA.  Your community support and great idea also raised awareness in our community for CASA.

Large Donation to CASA

Fred Becker of YHTI Internet, Treasurer of Phoenix Place, left, presented the CASA program with a check for $2400.00 on behalf of Phoenix Place, Inc.  Pictured with Becker are Executive Director Glenda Volmert, center, and Board President Frank Carlson

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Below is the text of the letter from the Phoenix Place Board

Merry Christmas,

As many of you probably know, Phoenix Place, Inc. suffered a terrible loss when its resale shop was ravaged by fire a couple of years ago. Since then we have found it impossible to continue its cause for the homeless.

After 18 years of service to the community we now must wind down our operations and we can think of no better way to show our appreciation for the support given to us by everyone than to present the balance of our funds to organizations who we believe will continue our goal of helping those in need.

On behalf of Phoenix Place and the entire board please accept this check for $2,400.00 as our gift to you and may you continue to help those in need.

May God bless you in your efforts.

Dr. Lee Parks (President)
Rev. Joseph Wilmering (Vice President)
Fred Becker (Treasurer)
Carol Benter (Board Member)
Richard Behrens-Howard (Board Member)

St. John's Mercy Award

Terri L. McLain, hospital president, presented a check for $10,000.00 to Franklin County CASA.

At the awards banquet it was stated that Franklin County CASA follows the Spirit of Mercy "as volunteers of this organization look out for children who need help finding  their way in the world.  Those who need a voice are heard thanks to their compassionate volunteers who give unselfishly of their time."

Glenda Volmert, Executive director of CASA, accepted the award.