Celebrating George Bentz: Columbia Gorge CASA’s 2024 Rookie of the Year
Columbia Gorge CASA is proud to announce George Bentz as the 2024 Rookie of the Year. Sworn in as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
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CASA TEAM
Oct 302 min read
Celebrating Dedication: Columbia Gorge CASA Honors Its Volunteers
One of the standout honorees was Monica Carson, who received the prestigious Susan Erickson Award for Excellence. Monica has been an unwaver
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CASA TEAM
Aug 292 min read
Advocate Spotlight: Glenna Gibson
For over 15 years, Glenna Gibson has called the Gorge home. But it was a little over a year ago that she became a CASA (Court Appointed Spec
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CASA TEAM
Aug 51 min read
Kayak the Gorge Supports Columbia Gorge CASA – August 25th
Paddle with purpose on August 25th at Kayak the Gorge in Cascade Locks! On this special day, all rental fees will be donated to Columbia Gor
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CASA TEAM
Jul 152 min read
Advocate Spotlight: Ivy Velarde
In November 2022, Ivy Velarde took a significant step in her life by becoming a CASA volunteer, dedicating herself to advocating for vulnera
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CASA TEAM
Jul 12 min read
CASA Welcome Spring Cohort
Columbia Gorge CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) proudly announces the swearing-in of seven new volunteer advocates, further...
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CASA TEAM
Mar 112 min read
CASA WELCOME 7 NEW ADVOCATES!
Columbia Gorge CASA welcomes 7 new CASA volunteers to its team of Court Appointed Special Advocates. Each of these volunteers completed...
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CASA TEAM
Jan 121 min read
CASA Welcomes: George Bentz
CASA is excited to welcome George Bentz to its team of volunteer advocates. George Bentz was sworn in as an advocate in December of 2023...
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CASA TEAM
Jan 102 min read
Advocate Spotlight: Monica Carson
Monica Carson joined the Columbia Gorge CASA team in April of 2021. She took her first case two months later and continues to advocate...
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CASA TEAM
Dec 11, 20232 min read
GIVE HOPE! Annual Appeal
As we approach the end of another challenging but meaningful year, I am filled with gratitude for all those who have given so generously...
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CASA TEAM
Nov 22, 20231 min read
Festival of Trees Toy Drive
Join Columbia Gorge CASA in collecting toys for children in our community that could benefit. From this toy list please select which...
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CASA TEAM
Oct 23, 20232 min read
CASA RECOGNIZES VOLUNTEERS
Columbia Gorge CASA recognized the contributions of its team of volunteers at the organization’s annual appreciation dinner. CASA works...
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CASA TEAM
Oct 11, 20231 min read
Advocate Spotlight: Carol Beamer
Carol Beamer, who’s lived in the Gorge for over six years, has been a CASA for almost four years, having been sworn in by Judge John...
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CASA TEAM
Oct 5, 20231 min read
Studio Fit Supports CASA!
Studio Fit in The Dalles believes that a major component of one’s health is living in a positive and supportive community! Not only does...
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CASA TEAM
Sep 26, 20231 min read
K-LOVE Interview w/ CASA
Jeanice Lee talks to Christopher Janetzko the Executive Director of Columbia Gorge CASA. CASAs are community volunteers that advocate in...
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CASA TEAM
Aug 31, 20232 min read
CASA and ODHS Meet to Discuss Stronger Collaboration to Support Children!
Local Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) programs met with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) to discuss how each...
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CASA TEAM
Aug 16, 20231 min read
CASA Welcomes New Advocates
Columbia Gorge CASA has sworn in 6 new volunteer advocates for children: Amber Moore, Chari Harrington, Jeffrey Warneking, Jennifer Waas,...
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CASA TEAM
Jul 27, 20233 min read
CASA Welcomes 3 New Board Members
Columbia Gorge CASA welcomes Daniel Hunter, Jennifer Hart, and Peter Bushnell to its board of directors. Already established members...
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CASA TEAM
Jul 21, 20232 min read
Playhouse Raffle Raises Over $12,500!
Columbia Gorge CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) announced the lucky winner of the nonprofit’s annual playhouse raffle on July...
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Jun 27, 20232 min read
Advocate Spotlight: Brandi Pickens
Brandi Pickens, a resident of the Gorge since 2020, was sworn in as a CASA volunteer in November of 2021. Brandi says she has spent her...
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