A Lifelong Love for Advocacy: Volunteer Spotlight on Karen Calhoun

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Karen Calhoun has been part of the CASA of the Eastern Panhandle family since March 2023, serving both as a volunteer advocate and as a staff member at the CASA Visitation Center. Karen’s path to CASA began years before she officially joined. Her desire to serve children stayed with her, waiting for the right moment. […]

Finding Purpose Through Mentorship: Michael Decker’s CASA Journey

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Michael Decker didn’t set out looking for a volunteer opportunity—but when he learned about CASA’s Mentorship program, something immediately clicked. Introduced to CASA through a connection at his church, Michael describes the program as sounding “interesting and challenging and fun and rewarding,” enough to move him to take the next step. That step led him […]

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