Mission Moments | CASA of the Eastern Panhandle

CASA of the Eastern Panhandle’s Second Annual Garden Gala Raises Over $160,000 for Youth-Serving Programs

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2024 Media Contact: Mia Humphreysmia@4e3e7b3687.nxcli.io239.297.6592 Martinsburg, WV – On Saturday, September 7, 2024, Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Eastern Panhandle (CASA-EP) held its second annual Garden Gala, a fundraiser to benefit the community’s most vulnerable children and youth. The event, including generous annual sponsorships of area businesses, raised over $160,000, […]

Wrap & Rave Holiday Party Spreads Joy to Over 175 Children; Rosa Clark Named Volunteer of the Year

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Martinsburg, W.Va. – In a heartwarming celebration, Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Eastern Panhandle (CASA-EP) worked to bring cheer to more than 175 children during their annual year-end event, the 2023 Wrap and Rave Holiday Party. The festive occasion was held in honor of the dedication of over 60 current CASA-EP volunteers who play […]

Superhero Success: CASA-EP Challenge Flies High in Fundraising and Mileage

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Martinsburg, W.Va. – Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Eastern Panhandle (CASA-EP) brought community members together in friendly competition to raise funds and recruit volunteers to support children in foster care. Participants in the month-long challenge collectively conquered nearly 8,500 miles, and the community raised an incredible $8,890 in Mile Match donations during the event. […]

CASA-EP awarded $50,000 by AMS Group

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Martinsburg, W.Va. – Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Eastern Panhandle (CASA-EP) received a major gift of $50,000 from the AMS Group to serve more children who have experienced abuse and neglect and expand its programming to better support youth transitioning out of the foster care system. Tim Gale, Chairman of AMS, presented a check […]

Gala Celebrating CASA-EP’s 20th Anniversary Raises $100,000 to Support Program Expansion and Scholarships

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Martinsburg, W.Va. – Court Appointed Special Advocates of the Eastern Panhandle (CASA-EP) held its 20th Anniversary Celebration on July 29th raising $100,000 to expand its programs and build a new scholarship fund for youth who have experienced foster care. Since April 2003, CASA-EP has been changing the trajectory of children’s lives, reuniting families, and helping […]

CASA of the Eastern Panhandle Celebrates 20 Years!

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Martinsburg, W.Va. – Court Appointed Special Advocacy of the Eastern Panhandle (CASA-EP) is proud to announce its 20th anniversary of advocating for children in the judicial system. Since April 2003, CASA-EP has been changing the trajectory of children’s lives, reuniting families, and helping youth build resilience in adulthood. Led by the vision of co-founders Val […]

Mission Moment: Sheila and Kathy

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Our Story My name is Sheila Anders. I originally joined CASA of the Eastern Panhandle as a volunteer in 2016. However, I became inactive when I was diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time. After successful surgery and chemo, I decided to rejoin CASA in 2019, when I realized my work as a CASA […]