Volunteer Spotlight: Kristin Swenerton

Volunteer Spotlight: Kristin Swenerton

Kristin Swenerton’s heart warmed with the glow of her phone screen. She had received a text from the adoptive mother of her former CASA child. The text asked if Kristin would be willing to watch the two-year-old while his typical caregiver was unavailable. “You are...
Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Wedel

Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Wedel

When Bob Wedel entered a concert venue and presented his tickets, the woman collecting them pointed to a seated area on the second floor of the theater. “A lot of the parents prefer to sit up there,” she said. However, Bob is not like other parents. In fact, he is not...
Volunteer Spotlight: Callie Nowicki

Volunteer Spotlight: Callie Nowicki

Callie Nowicki was engaging with CASA Volunteers long before she realized she would become one. She knew that they were advocates of some sort, but she did not know much more. “In my previous life, before I had children, I was a speech therapist,” said Callie. “Many...
Volunteer Spotlight: Barb App

Volunteer Spotlight: Barb App

According to Barb App, there is always a bit of room for fun. Throughout her life, she has entered each new experience with this mindset, no matter how challenging it may be. For the last six years, Barb has been a Dependency and Neglect CASA Volunteer. Before that,...
Volunteer Spotlight: Tom Perille

Volunteer Spotlight: Tom Perille

When Tom Perille retired from practicing medicine, he found himself running a daycare. This daycare was not open to the public, but rather, was a space created by Tom to care for and to nurture the development of his grandchildren. “I don’t know how many people would...
Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Barnard

Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Barnard

Bill Barnard has fostered 25 dogs throughout his life. With his love and support, each dog has found an adoptive home. “Yeah, that is a bunch,” said Bill. “But it has been pretty cool to have them in our home, and it has become a part of the routine for my wife and...