Archive for November 2024
Ways to Contribute to Fairfax CASA This Season
There are many ways to make a meaningful difference during the holiday season, and there’s no better time to support the vulnerable children in Fairfax’s community. Fairfax CASA has several…
Read MoreThe Bill Spill
HR 8460 In May, the House of Representatives introduced a bill titled the Court Improvement Program Enhancement Act of 2024. The bill focuses on advancing the technology used within courts and…
Read MoreFacial Fuzz for Fairfax CASA Reaches Halfway Mark
Facing a funding gap this year, Fairfax CASA has had to get creative with fundraising ideas. Inspired by a few of their sister CASA programs who have raised significant funds…
Read MoreFairfax CASA’s Holiday Traditions
The holiday season is quickly approaching and with it the heartwarming moments that come with celebrating with family and friends. Our staff members embraced the approaching festivities by revealing their…
Read MoreAdoption Ceremony
On November 16, 2024, an Adoption Ceremony Celebration was held at the Fairfax County Circuit Court. This was the first in-person adoption celebration since the pandemic. The ceremony celebrated the…
Read MoreSuccess Story
Three children were assigned to Fairfax CASA almost six years ago due to substance use in the family. The children were ages seven, five, and two months old when they…
Read MoreStaff Recommendations
Their grandmothers were comfort women in WWII. This is how it changed their lives The Post Standard published a piece detailing the dark history of “comfort women,” women and girls…
Read MoreBoard Member Spotlight: Nicholas Lichwick
Nicholas Lichwick joined the Fairfax CASA Board of Directors in 2018. Executive Director Darcy Hubbard jokingly refers to Nicholas as “the Rainmaker,” as he has helped CASA grow its donor…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet Mary!
Mary Mitchell was sworn in as a CASA volunteer on June 23, 2021. Since then, she has been a dedicated advocate, supporting three children from two families. Mary’s commitment has…
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