Volunteer Spotlight

  • Volunteer Spotlight: Greg Young

    Volunteer Spotlight: Greg Young

    When Greg Young heard about CASA for the first time, he was acting as an extra in a movie. The film was conducting a fundraising campaign, and Greg volunteered to play the role of one of many protestors outside the Supreme Court. The $50 that he and other extras would have earned that day was…

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  • Volunteer Spotlight: Nora Hill

    Volunteer Spotlight: Nora Hill

    Nora Hill wakes up every day feeling inspired. She is inspired by her kids, she is inspired by her husband, and she is inspired by helping people reach their potential. It is only natural that Nora felt called to become a CASA Volunteer. “Besides raising my kids and my family, my purpose is to be…

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  • Volunteer Spotlight: Norine Hemphill

    Volunteer Spotlight: Norine Hemphill

    Norine Hemphill has dedicated her life’s work to showing up for people who need a helping hand. From her career to her volunteerism, she has walked alongside those who may benefit from some support. Now, in retirement, Norine stays busy doing the things she finds to be fun. To Norine, fun includes experiencing new activities and…

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  • 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 the only other person I trust with him,” said the […]

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  • 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 like other adults. Bob…

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  • 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 clients I worked with were involved in open…

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  • 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, she was an 11th Hour Volunteer at…

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  • 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 enjoy this type of thing,” said Tom, “But…

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  • 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 me.” That…

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  • Volunteer Spotlight: Catherine Winter

    Volunteer Spotlight: Catherine Winter

    Out of all the Winnie the Pooh characters, Catherine Winter most closely relates to Christoper Robin. “I am the planner. I am pragmatic,” she said. “What steps do we need to take? Who do we talk to?” The question around who Catherine identifies with from Winne the Pooh was posed eight years ago during her…

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