December 2023

Dear Keri,


Happy Holidays, wonderful CASA volunteers! Thank you so much for your dedication to the families we serve, it is so important this time of year. We'd like to remind you the CASA office, including The Hanger and SEPT visits, will be closed Dec. 23 - Jan. 1. We'll be ready to kick off 2024 on Jan. 2 and look forward to changing lives with you in the New Year! Reach out to angelar@casappr.org with questions, comments, or concerns and may you each have a lovely holiday!


Warmly,

Angela

Upcoming Events




Dec. 1-31: Marigold's Bakery & Cafe Yule Log CASA benefit

Jan. 4: Virtual Volunteer Information Session

Jan. 9: Volunteer Information Session

Jan. 13: Educating Children of Color Summit

Jan. 18: Suicide Prevention In-Service

Jan. 31: Virtual Volunteer Info Session (Co-CASA opportunities!)

Jan. 31: JD Probation Officer Panel

Jan. 31: Virtual Foster Care Education Resources


Thank you for nominating CASA in the SCHEELS annual giving campaign!


Everyone who took the time to nominate CASA in the SCHEEL's campaign... it paid off! We received a $5,000 check from this community-oriented business in December! Thank you!

Shop CASA! The new CASA store is open!


CASA has opened an online store where you can order CASA-branded items! Wear the logo with pride to let everyone know how you change the lives of children and families in the Pikes Peak Region. Shop here.

MFCF & Hanger Programs Webpage

Milton Foster Children's Fund & The Hanger News


  • Please Note: The Hanger will be CLOSED for the holidays November 25, December 23, & December 30. Check The Hanger Facebook page for weather-related closings and updates: www.facebook.com/TheHangerCS.


  • Do you AND your CASA kid(s) love the guitar? We offer lessons which the CASA volunteer can take with their CASA kid. Please email mfcf@casappr.org for more details.

 

What's for dinner on the 26th of the month?


On the 26th of each month, all three Parry's Pizzeria and Taphouse locations in Colorado Springs will give back a portion of their sales to CASA! All you have to do is say you are there for CASA when you order in or take out! Find a location here! If you're interested in representing CASA at a Parry's location, we need a volunteer for each location on the 26th of each month. Reach out to Elizabeth if you are interested!


Let's celebrate December anniversaries!


Twenty one advocates celebrate anniversaries as CASA volunteers this month! Read them all here.

Inclusion Corner: December can be a lonely and stressful month for many


It's the holiday season and that means joy, right? For lots of people, including many of the families we serve at CASA, the holidays are stressful and lonely. Whether these feelings of grief come from the loss of a loved one or the longing to be near family, this time of year can worsen mental health conditions or substance abuse disorders. Inviting an elderly neighbor to Christmas dinner, or offering to babysit while a single parent finishes up shopping are two great ways to be inclusive of others this December.



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