January 21, 2003
The employees of Tomas Jewelers choose CASA
For the third year in a row, the employees of Arcata’s Tomas Jewelers selected CASA of Humboldt (Court Appointed Special Advocate) to be the beneficiary of their holiday good will. A donation made by the owner of Tomas, Tom Perrett for $1750.00 will help the organization to further their efforts to advocate for Humboldt County’s abused and neglected children.
“We selected CASA for its continued efforts with abused children in the court system,” wrote Perrett. “The legal and emotional support offered by CASA is of great importance to these children. We would like to commend CASA for its efforts and make the donation in the spirit of giving.”
Each year, during the holiday season, Tomas Jewelry makes generous contributions to local non-profit organizations. “The employees of Tomas Jewelry nominate organizations in our community that we wish to recognize for the outstanding work they do,” wrote Perrett. “(We wish) to help those organizations that work so hard year-round to make the North Coast a better place.
Tomas Jewelry is a third-year Sponsor in CASA of Humboldt’s business partner program and has increased their level of participation every year.
January 16, 2003
New Member Joins CASA Team
Welcome Kay Schlader!
It is truly an honor to join CASA of Humboldt as a Case Supervisor. I graduated in 2001 from Idaho State University with a BA degree in Psychology and worked last year as a Therapeutic Behavioral Aide with the Humboldt Child Care Council. I am excited to continue working with children at CASA and look forward to being a part of the team.
I currently live in McKinleyville and am the proud mother of two young boys; Tyler, age seven and Tegan, who is six years old. Before moving to my current home, I lived in Eureka, but prefer the friendly small-town atmosphere of McKinleyville.
I was born and raised in Southern Idaho and moved to California a year and a half ago. I am constantly amazed by the beauty and grandeur of Humboldt County and find great pleasure hiking or biking in the Redwood forest or walking on the beach. I don't even mind the rain! I enjoy gardening and love having flowers in bloom year round. I also love to share smiles, so stop in some time and say hi. I look forward to meeting you!
January 09, 2003
CASA Training Spring '03
We are now recruiting for the March '03 Training! There are always more children who need advocates than trained volunteers available. This year we hope to meet our goal of a hundred active advocates.To start the year of right, we would like over 25 people to successfully complete training in March. Call Yvonne, our volunteer coordinator, at (707) 441-0135 -- if you or someone you know is interested in becoming an advocate. Sessions are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-9pm. Training starts March 6 and continues through April 3.