Posts by Jocelyn Sorto Futterer
Malala Yousafzai: A Story of Courage & Perseverance
Palestinian education Activist Malala Yousafzai was born on July 12, 1997, in Mingora Pakistan. In the face of adversity, she bravely fought for young girls living under oppression, becoming the…
Read MoreChange Your Lunch and Dinner Plans and Support Jersey Mike’s Subs Day of Giving
Every year on March 26, Jersey Mike’s Subs across the United States participate in a ‘‘Day of Giving,” and donate 100% of its sales to local charity partners. Since its…
Read MoreThe Bill Spill
Potential School Meal Funding Cuts Texas Republican Representative and Chair of the House Budget Committee Jodey Arrington proposed a new list of programs for budget reconciliation that includes a $12…
Read MoreLargest Number of CASA Advocates in Over a Decade Sworn In!
Last month, our winter 2025 training class swore in, adding an astonishing 17 new advocates to Fairfax CASA, as well as our newest supervisor, Ashley Demaree. Judge Todd Petit, who…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet Joan Fisher
For 13 years, Joan has served as a volunteer at CASA, advocating for eight families. In her time here, she has supported a total of 16 different children and dedicated…
Read MoreThe Bill Spill
Virginia HB1733 This bill requires the local department of social services to create a standardized template for the written report on petitions of relief of care and custody of a…
Read MoreLace up your running shoes & support Fairfax CASA
Get your running shoes ready— Fairfax CASA is excited to once again partner with Run the Greenway! Last year, thanks to the support of our incredible sponsors, donors and runners,…
Read MoreStaff Recommendations
Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health Podcast – Exploring Cultural Differences in Mental Health Navigating mental health can be challenging. Understanding how culture shapes health journeys is pivotal in overcoming mental…
Read MoreSuccess Story
In the early winter of 2023, a Fairfax County police officer was flagged down around midnight one evening, by a concerned citizen who told the officer that a baby was…
Read MoreHonoring and Remembering Dorothy Height
A Virginia native, Dr. Dorothy Height was a prominent leader in the civil rights movement. She dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of African American and women. Background…
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