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What is CASA?

Court Appointed Special Advocates® (CASAs) are community volunteers, just like you, who speak up for abused and/or neglected children.

Our CASA program belongs to a network of nearly 950 community-based programs that recruit, train and support citizen-volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and/or neglected children in courtrooms and communities.

  • Children in care in Washoe County on an average day 2023
    Children in care in Washoe County on an average day 2023

    660

  • Children served by CASA volunteers in 2023
    Children served by CASA volunteers in 2023

    100

  • Estimated volunteer hours in 2023 (in-kind value over $50K)
    Estimated volunteer hours in 2023 (in-kind value over $50K)

    2040

  • You can be the ONE we need!
    You can be the ONE we need!

    1

News & Notes

May 21, 2021

Gratis Gives Celebration

byJodie Black
Gratis Gives Celebration and Check Presentation

On Thursday May 20th, the National Automobile Museum in Reno was the site of a joyous and lively event hosted by GratisGives.  Washoe CASA Foundation Board Members, Jo Anne Gonzalez and Jodie Black attended the GratisGives Celebration and Check Presentation. We were entertained with music, singing, dancing and a heartfelt presentation of gratitude by GratisGives president Kirk Allair. GratisGives is a payment processing company making it easier for local businesses to give to local charities.  GratisGives facilitiates "Local giving that’s easier, automatic, and sustainable."  

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  • Fundraisers and events help us raise awareness and generate crucial resources to serve our community. Join us at our next event and see how you can get involved.
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  • Washoe CASA Foundation supports the Washoe County CASA Program through fundraising, advocacy, outreach, and community awareness.
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