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...
Volunteer Spotlight: Gary Scott

Volunteer Spotlight: Gary Scott

When Gary Scott committed to the role of CASA, he did not commit for the 18 months that Advocates for Children CASA typically requests from its volunteers – he committed for life. Gary has volunteered for 12 years, he has taken on four cases, and he has become one of...
Volunteer Spotlight: Linh Truong

Volunteer Spotlight: Linh Truong

Linh Truong did not own a bike when a friend asked her to cycle 150 miles. She said yes anyway. “I am not an athletic person and never have been, but everything I do has a foundation of giving back,” said Linh. After purchasing a bike and training for four weeks, Linh...