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...
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...