This week, we have invited Wise members who have been Court Appointed Special Advocates to tell us about the meaningful work they’ve done to help kids who are at the margins of our society by giving them a voice and an ally. Learn more about becoming a CASA at our interest meeting on June 24.
We have been involved with CASA/LA since 2012. We were looking for an opportunity to help enhance education opportunities in our community, seeking to make change, one child at a time. Ed became a member of the Board of Trustees and chaired the Finance Committee. As an entirely donor supported organization, strong financials are a key to growing the organization’s impact in the community. Deena helped recruit CASA volunteers. Most recently we completed our CASA training, which left us with even a greater understanding of the challenges foster children face in a system that screams for one-on-one support of the child.
— Deena and Ed Nahmias