Lighting a Spark of Change |
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We would like to thank our wonderful supporters for their contributions to our program over the holiday season. Sparked by a generous challenge gift from the Lembke Family, we received over $150,000 combined in year-end donations that will support our program well into 2021. We extend our continued thanks during these times for your generosity and commitment to the children we serve.
Our Goal
2021 will see many children in foster care find their forever homes. For many children still in the court system however, their journey has only begun. We hope you will join us as we strive to spread a spark of change this year with new opportunities, new success stories, and newfound hope for the future and the children in our community.
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Join Us for This Year's Light of Hope! |
March 25, 2021
Join us for Light of Hope from the comfort of home! Attendees will hear Aerith's journey through the foster care system with her CASA. The event is sure to leave you with a renewed connection to CASA and wondering how you can help support our mission. We hope to "see" you there!
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Make a New Habit-
Of Giving
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Recurring monthly donations can go a long way in making a difference in the life of a child. You can help provide children like Aerith a much needed voice in the court system. To learn more and to schedule a monthly donation, visit CASA17th.org.
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Congratulations to our Volunteers of the Month! |
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September
Charles and Erin Keyes
Charles and Erin Keyes are advocating for three young children. The case opened when the children were found to be left at home for extended periods of time and in unsafe living conditions. During the case the Keyes have been a great resource for the family, going to a food bank for them, bringing books, and more to provide the best advocacy they can for the children.
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October
Karla Rivas
Karla took her first case almost a year ago, working with a then-pregnant teen who had traveled from Central America and had been placed in an immigration facility for over 9 months. The teen was finally being placed with a foster family, but found herself feeling alienated being so detached from her culture. Being bilingual herself, Karla has proved to be a crucial outlet for the teen to connect with, and the youth reaches out daily to Karla.
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November
Karla Fitch
Karla advocates for a teenage boy whose case has been open for over 4 years. Due to lack of placement options, during the span of the case he has been moved to countless foster homes and even medical institutions, with Karla providing support every step of the way, taking him on outings and always offering a listening ear. During a youth meeting, when asked to list his mentors, the teen listed Karla.
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December
Justine Robert
Justine works with a young boy who was a victim of Munchausen by Proxy until he was removed from the home. His whole life, he had been subjected to significant amounts of unnecessary medications and had been put on a feeding tube. Justine has been an integral part in his transition into his new life free from his perceived sickness. She has helped him try new foods, takes him on walks, to play soccer, and helps teach him how to make friends and build confidence.
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Welcome to Our Newest CASA Volunteers! |
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Congratulations to our 15 new CASA Volunteers that were sworn into our program in November's Virtual Swearing-In! Despite the challenges in 2020, we were able to successfully continue our recruitment efforts, gaining 109 new Volunteers who joined the CASA family. We will continue to recruit with the goal to advocate for every abused and neglected child in the court system. Email abbie@casa17th.com to learn more about joining our efforts to Change a Child's Story!
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Bob Lembke is well-known as a savvy and successful businessman; a developer who has contributed to responsible and beneficial growth throughout the Northern Colorado area. What is not so well known perhaps, is the soft spot in his heart for kids, especially those who have been abused and neglected. Bob has been a major donor and advisor to CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties for the past decade. Upon the untimely death of his Bromley Companies partner, Ted Shipman, who had himself contributed more than $150,000 to CASA over the years, Bob stepped up his prior $10,000+ annual donations to $30,000 in 2017, $50,000 in 2018, then $75,000 in 2019. This year Bob Lembke pledged a remarkable $100,000 challenge gift to CASA for an end-of-year contribution. Thanks so much Bob, you have made a huge difference in the lives of so many children.
CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties Board Chair
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After-hours Child Abuse hotline:
(844) CO4-KIDS or (844) 264-5437
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