Volunteer Spotlight: Nicole Driggers

Volunteer Spotlight: Nicole Driggers

Nicole Driggers’ mother taught her that although she cannot single-handedly mend the chaos and challenges in the world, she can carefully chip away at her own corner. “I can’t prevent climate change or stop war, but I can work hard in my little nook of the world...
Volunteer Spotlight: Heidi Patterson

Volunteer Spotlight: Heidi Patterson

Heidi Patterson has set off on a journey to figure out who she is and what she loves to do, and she’s following children’s lead to get there. “I still don’t fully know what I want to be when I grow up, I guess,” said Heidi. “I would love to go back to that stage where...
Volunteer Spotlight: Kelley Thompson

Volunteer Spotlight: Kelley Thompson

She loves chicken nuggets with honey mustard as the dipping sauce, dislikes carrots, is working on green foods, prefers a night-light at bedtime, singing in the car is mandatory, and silliness is the best medicine. These facts about a ten-year-old may seem simple, but...
Volunteer Spotlight: Jeff Wren

Volunteer Spotlight: Jeff Wren

One day in 1998, Jeff Wren watched the movie Patch Adams. His life was never the same afterwards. The film is about a doctor named Patch Adams, a man who is trying to build a free hospital. He speeds through the world spreading smiles and joy, fueled by the belief...
Volunteer Spotlight: Grace Koda

Volunteer Spotlight: Grace Koda

When Grace Koda pulled up to her first CASA visit, she immediately broke ground with her assigned youth. It all started with Grace’s husband’s love of cars. “All of my husband’s hobbies revolve around cars,” Grace said with a smile and a shake of her head. Her...