A Year of Impact at Fairfax CASA
What an incredibly impactful year it’s been at Fairfax CASA. This year, we welcomed new staff members to our team. We swore in more than 30 new volunteers–reducing the waitlist one advocate at a time. Through the generosity of our community, we also raised an incredible level of support for our mission.
To our donors: Thank you for ensuring no child stands alone. Your generosity does not go unnoticed.
To our sponsors: Thank you for your continued support in making events like the Run the Greenway and Little Houses, Big Dreams even more impactful.
To our new supporters who found us this year: Thank you for helping uplift the voices of vulnerable children in the child welfare system. Whether you ran in support of Fairfax CASA, donated, or participated in a fundraiser, we are so grateful–and we hope you continue to stick with us.
To our incredible volunteers: Thank you for your dedication, unwavering commitment, and passion for the children we serve. You are making a direct and lasting impact in the lives of the families and children you support. Because of you, many move forward with a renewed sense of hope. You are truly making a difference in our community.
Thank you to all. Read on to see what a year it’s been at Fairfax CASA.
January
Fairfax CASA swore in 17 dedicated advocates–making it the largest class sworn-in in over a decade. The program also welcomed new supervisor, Ashley Demaree.
February
The Have a Heart round-up campaign with Fairfax ACE Hardware raised over $2,000 for Fairfax CASA. Additionally, Jocelyn joined the team, leading all communications, events, and fundraising efforts.
March
Jersey Mike’s Subs hosted its annual Day of Giving event, where 100% of sub purchases are donated to support local charities. This year, a local shop selected Fairfax CASA and raised over $9,400 to support our child advocacy efforts.
April
The We’re Good podcast hosted guest speakers from Fairfax CASA, Darcy Hubbard and CASA volunteer Paula Salguero, to share the true meaning of advocacy and its impact. In observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month, our staff ran a cumulative 395 miles–one for each child served in FY24. We also welcomed new supervisor, Kirsten Hauser.
May
Fairfax CASA participated in Run the Greenway for the fourth year, winning multiple incentive categories and receiving generous support from the community. 234 stellar participants registered to run support Fairfax CASA. The event raised over $79,000. Additionally, Fairfax CASA swore in 15 new volunteers, including two new staff members.
June
Fairfax CASA launched its first-ever Summer Staycation raffle and raised over $6,000. We ended FY25 having served 404 children across 240 families, thanks to the dedicated support of 172 volunteers.
July
Fairfax CASA was selected to participate in Target’s Circle Community program, where Circle users could cast their vote for their favorite charities. Through this partnership, we raised over $5,000 and received more than 81,000 votes.
Our friends at Pingwind and Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation assembled and generously donated 100 STEM kits for children served by our program.
September
A long-serving CASA and their spouse proudly launched a matching campaign, Hope x2, doubling the impact of every gift and bringing renewed hope through advocacy to vulnerable children in Fairfax County.
In addition to CASA Coffees, Fairfax CASA hosted its first-ever Thankful Thursday volunteer appreciation gathering at Kelly’s Oyster House and Bar, celebrating the incredible dedication of our volunteers.
October
Fairfax CASA celebrated Light of Hope with an appreciation dinner attended by more than 100 volunteers.
In recognition for their wholehearted dedication and service, three exceptional advocates were presented with the May Cook award: Nancy Rooney, Winifred Conkling, Barbara Skowronski.
We said farewell to Ashley, as she embarked on a new chapter with her husband and dogs. We also warmly welcomed our new supervisor, Sneha Mody!
November
Facial Fuzz for Fairfax CASA returned for its second year. The campaign featured nine dedicated growers from across Northern Virginia, including Fairfax CASA’s own board member, Mark Hogsett.
Together, participants embarked on a hairy–and meaningful–journey to raise awareness and critical funds for child advocacy.
December
On this year’s Global Day of Giving, thanks to the incredible support of our community, Fairfax CASA raised over $16,000 in just one day.
We also welcomed DeAngela Vick to Fairfax CASA as our newest supervisor.
Thank you for making this a truly impactful year! Together, let’s continue creating hope and making a difference in the year ahead.