Advocacy | CASA of the Eastern Panhandle

Standing Up for Every Child: CASA-EP and Bullying Prevention Month

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October is Bullying Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of bullying and reinforcing something every child deserves to hear: you belong here, and you matter. At CASA of the Eastern Panhandle, this message resonates deeply. The children we serve are already navigating more than any child should have to. Adding […]

Seeing the Child: CASA-EP and Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when communities across the country pause to acknowledge a reality that is far more common than most people realize and far more complicated than any single conversation can fully capture. At CASA of the Eastern Panhandle, we approach this month with care and with a specific focus: […]

184 Miles for a Reason: Nathan Knorr is Riding the C&O Canal for CASA-EP

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Some people are moved by a story. Nathan Knorr was moved to act. This October, Nathan is getting on his bike and riding the entire length of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, all 184.5 miles from Cumberland, Maryland to Georgetown, Washington D.C., to raise funds for CASA of the Eastern Panhandle. He […]

CASA-EP Welcomes New Volunteer Advocates for the Eastern Panhandle

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Martinsburg, WV — CASA of the Eastern Panhandle (CASA-EP) proudly welcomed a new class of volunteer advocates during a swearing-in ceremony held at the Berkeley County Courthouse. The Honorable Judge Delligatti administered the oath, marking the beginning of each advocate’s journey to speak up for children involved in the abuse and neglect court system. Newly […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Supporting Children and the People Who Show Up for Them

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Mental health is not a side issue. For children who have experienced abuse or neglect, it is often at the center of everything. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at CASA of the Eastern Panhandle, it is an opportunity to talk openly about something we see in our work every day: the emotional weight […]

May is National Foster Care Month: Standing With Children and the Families Who Care for Them

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Every May, communities across the country pause to honor the children in foster care, the families who care for them, and the advocates who walk beside them. National Foster Care Month is a time to reflect on how far we have come and how much more work remains. At CASA of the Eastern Panhandle, this […]

Recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: Listen. Act. Advocate.

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Each year, communities across the country observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), a time dedicated to raising awareness about victims’ rights and the services available to support them. In 2026, NCVRW takes place April 19 through April 25 with the theme: Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims, serve communities. This week serves as an important […]

Anne Mortensen: Finding Purpose Through Advocacy

When Anne Mortensen moved to the Eastern Panhandle, she was looking for a way to get involved in her new community. What she found was a familiar and meaningful path — one that allowed her to continue making a difference in the lives of children. “My name is Anne Mortensen and I’m a CASA volunteer,” […]

Meet Haleigh Wiley: Turning Lived Experience into Advocacy

CASA of the Eastern Panhandle is proud to welcome Haleigh Wiley as our newest Case Coordinator, bringing with her not only professional passion, but lived experience that deeply shapes her approach to advocacy. Haleigh grew up in the foster care system, giving her a unique understanding of what many of the children CASA serves are […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Julie Adelmeyer

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Julie Adelmeyer became a CASA volunteer advocate because she has always been aware of the challenges facing children in foster care and the court system. After relocating to the Eastern Panhandle, she began noticing CASA’s presence throughout the community. “I decided to become a volunteer advocate after attending several community functions where CASA had information […]