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CASA-EP receives national grant to increase support for Eastern Panhandle’s vulnerable youth

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Martinsburg, WV – August 10, 2021 – West Virginia’s CASA of the Eastern Panhandle has been awarded a $44,000 Core Model Grant from the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children. Funds will be used to recruit, train and assign new volunteers to represent the best interests of children who have […]

CASA-EP joins 2021 Unity Campaign

CASA of the Eastern Panhandle has joined the 2021 United Way of the Eastern Panhandle Unity Campaign. The Unity Campaign is a 12-day fundraiser powered by United Way of the Eastern Panhandle. In its second year, the annual fundraising campaign supports area nonprofits that provide health, education, basic needs and financial stability programs to individuals and […]

CASA of EP continues recruitment efforts to help handle several hundred court cases

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The Martinsburg Journal features CASA-EP as recruitment and outreach efforts continue amidst the growing need for greater community supports for children and families. Read the entire article from The Martinsburg Journal.

Kids and Parents in Need in the Eastern Panhandle

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Over 520 children in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle were involved in cases of abuse and neglect in 2020, a year rife with chaos for many across our nation and world. CASA-EP staff discussed local, state and national trends in response to changes seen over the past year and the deep need for support as we […]

CASA offers virtual trainings as caseloads nearly double

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Journal News – Whether by self-guided training or in staff-led sessions, CASA of the Eastern Panhandle leadership said it has continued adjusting and expanding its training services in hopes of training enough volunteers to meet the growing number of children on the organization’s caseload. The new year will offer additional virtual training options beginning February […]

Superhero Challenge raises over $41,800

Read the Journal-News Article We are so appreciative of all who participated and donated with the goal to #changeachildstory Sending a huge THANK YOU to all of our sponsors who continue to support CASA-EP’s mission to serve as many vulnerable children in the Eastern Panhandle as possible. We’re excited to end this year in a […]

CASA of the Eastern Panhandle named 2020 Non-Profit of the Year

On Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 CASA-EP was named 2020 Non-Profit of the Year by Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce! We are so honored! Michelle Sudduth, Executive Director, was proud to receive the award this week on behalf of all CASA volunteers, staff, board members, and supporters. In addition to the designation, CASA-EP received a $2,000 spot […]

Three Eastern Panhandle women named 2020’s Women of Distinction

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Congratulations to CASA-EP’s own Melody Stotler for her recognition yesterday as a 2020 Woman of Distinction by Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital! Including Melody, honorees also included Stacie Bowman Rohn and Sandy Hamilton. All three women have been recognized for their incredible dedication to the community and outstanding work in the Eastern Panhandle. Cheers all around […]

CASA of the Eastern Panhandle Goes Digital

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Twenty-third Judicial Circuit Court Judge Bridget Cohee, who serves as a Berkeley County Circuit Court judge, swore six new CASA volunteers in via Zoom meeting, making sure people are still given the opportunity to help kids in the area despite social-distancing regulations. See the complete article at https://www.journal-news.net/journal-news/casa-of-the-eastern-panhandle-goes-digital/article_acfd0c4a-5dbe-5498-9542-3a2fa836b1b5.html

National grant awarded to CASA of the Eastern Panhandle for West Virginia’s most vulnerable children

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CASA of the Eastern Panhandle (CASA-EP) has recently been awarded a $37,000 Recruitment and Awareness grant to raise awareness for children who have faced abuse and neglect in the Eastern Panhandle. The grant has been provided from the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children. Funds will allow CASAEP to tailor […]