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14 community july19 2018 CASA Fundraisers Benefit Area Foster Youth Two recent fundraising events will help sup- port some of Oregon’s most vulnerable children, in- cluding those living in Columbia County. CASA’s 5 th Annual Columbia County Benefit Breakfast raised $11,000 for CASA’s mission of advo- cating for the rights, safety, and well being of abused and neglected children who are under the protection of the courts in Columbia County. Generous community members, partners, and foundations helped to make this year’s event a great success. All proceeds raised directly impact and serve children with a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advo- cate). The funds raised at the breakfast event directly support CASA’s work in Columbia County; funding will go towards the recruitment, training, and support of CASA volunteers to serve more local children in fos- ter care. Since expanding services into Columbia Coun- ty in 2015, CASA for Children has more than tripled the annual number of children served by a Court Ap- pointed Special Advocate (CASA). Currently CASA for Children of Multnomah, Washington, and Colum- bia Counties is responsible for serving one-third of the children in Oregon’s foster care system. The annual cost to support one child with one CASA is $1,500. This year, CASA for Children will support 472 CASA volunteers who will serve 1,033 children, with the ul- timate goal of finding them a permanent home quickly, safely, and effectively. sure that the safety and well-being of the child is front and center. CASA’s Ambassador Board, featuring young professionals representing Oregon’s top business and corporate interests, organized and ran the event. Over 140 participants and volunteers came out to bowl and raise funds. Along with Ambassador Board members, bowlers consisted of members of the child welfare com- munity, CASA volunteers, foster families and children represented by CASAs. Throughout the day, bowlers were able to enjoy food and drink, raffle prizes, and several lanes of bowling thanks to generous corporate sponsors and friends of CASA. CareOregon was the Presenting Sponsor for the breakfast held on Tuesday, June 19 at the Elks Lodge in St. Helens. NW Natural presented a Challenge Match of $5,000 at the breakfast, in support of CASA’s work, and to motivate guests to make their most generous gift to CASA for Children. Inspirational speakers included Senator Betsy Johnson, Julie Nix of DHS, Columbia County CASA volunteer Don Baille and Bikers Against Child Abuse. Other notable guests included the Executive Director of the United Way of Columbia County Kathye Beck, CASA Board of Directors President Bill Gardner, and representatives from across agencies that CASA part- ners with, including Community Services Consortium, SAFE, and Greater Oregon Behavioral Health. Guests enjoyed a buffet breakfast and pastries generously do- nated by Brown Butter Bakery. On Saturday, June 9 CASA for Children of Multnomah, Washington, and Columbia Counties hosted their 6 th Annual Bowl-a-Thon at King Pins, presented by Avangrid Renewables. This annual event raised over $41,000 and is a vital source of fundraising revenue in support of CASA’s mission. The amount raised at this year’s Bowl-a-Thon will allow CASA to recruit and train 27 new CASA volunteers. A CASA passionately and tirelessly works to guide a child through the trauma of the court system. CASAs are trained to work with judges, social work- ers, teachers, foster parents, and family members to en- About CASA for Children of Multnomah, Washington & Columbia Counties: CASA for Children recruits, trains and sup- ports CASA volunteers to advocate for the best inter- ests of abused and neglected children who are under the protection of the court. Learn more at: http://www. casahelpskids.org/. CASA for Children Columbia County branch office is located at 2514 Sykes Rd., St. Helens, OR 97051. If you are interested in learning more about how to become a CASA volunteer, please contact Susan Leipzig, Recruiter - Columbia County, at (503) 410- 5097, sleipzig@casahelpskids.org. Help Pets Keep Cool When Temperatures Soar Hot summer weather can not only be uncomfortable for people, it can be dangerous for dogs, cats, and other pets. 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