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A Powerful Voice for Abused Kids Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) provides a powerful voice for abused kids by advocating for foster children within the court system, because with CASA, children are more likely to find a safe, permanent home. At first, Monica did not believe Savannah’s mother would ever be able to provide a safe and stable home for her daughter. The mother’s health was so poor that she struggled through court-ordered services; however, Monica kept an open mind and maintained good communication and a positive relationship with Savannah’s mother. Because of this, Monica came to see that she was in fact quite capable. She eventually completed all her services, and Monica advocated for Savannah to be returned home. Savannah has been happily returned to her mother’s care, and is doing well. NOTE: Savannah’s story is real, but her name and picture have been changed to protect her identity. Savannah was not your typical 5 year old child. Because of her mother’s medical condition, Savannah was the main caretaker in the household. She made dinner, did the laundry and kept things in order as best she could at her young age. One day a friend arrived at the home to discover that Savannah’s mother was incoherent and had been completely unable to care for Savannah for three days. Savannah was removed and placed into foster care. The Juvenile Court Judge requested a CASA volunteer for Savannah, and Monica was appointed to be her advocate. Savannah often acted out in the foster home due to anger and frustration: she destroyed property and hurt herself. She had speech and language delays. Monica realized early on that it was essential for Savannah to have structure in the home as well as consistent counseling and developmental therapy. She advocated for Savannah to be placed in a therapeutic foster home more appropriate for her needs. Not only did Savannah’s foster home change, so did her case worker and therapist. Monica was a constant support to Savannah through it all, visiting her regularly and letting her know she was there for her.
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Savannah’s Story
Court Appointed Special Advocates CASA of Lane County
Annual Report 2015-2016
APowerful
Voicefor
AbusedKids
Board of Directors
Brian Burns, Secretary/TreasurerRoger Cox, Past President
Mario ConteKristin Forrest
Pam HoepflJane Hoselton
Lisa KorthDebbie Leiken
Katherine MovalsenAnne Sharman
Sharri da Silva, PresidentJeff Singer
Chris StormentSusan Tate
Bill Whalen, Vice President
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) provides a powerful voice for abused kids by advocating for foster
children within the court system, because with CASA, children are more likely to find a safe, permanent home.
Peer Coordinators
Team CASA
Development Committee
Mission
Staff
Vicki Bishop, Program SupervisorDebi Bone, Office Coordinator
Katie Gatlin, Director of Development & CommunicationsDiane Hauser, Business Manager
Jim Jamieson, Training CoordinatorChrystal Kellerman, Program Supervisor
Robben Lyons, Volunteer CoordinatorWendy Montenegro, Development Associate
Heather Murphy, Executive DirectorYolanda Mulhern, Program SupervisorBrenda Nepute, Waitlist CoordinatorKody Nguyen, Training CoordinatorMichele Pound, Events CoordinatorAlysha Shipley, Program Supervisor
Louise Vanderford, Program Director
Roger Cox, Chair • Sheila Cox • Dave Driskill • Katie Gatlin • Jesse Howes •
Jennifer King • Sandie Longtin • Michele Pound • Anne Sharman •
Jean Stover
Finance CommitteeBrian Burns, Chair • Diane Hauser • Heather Murphy • Jeff Singer • Ron
Smith • Ted Utley
Recruitment & Retention CommitteePam Hoepfl, Chair • DeNicia
Ahrenholtz • Nicole Bolton • Grace Brown • Kelsey Davis • Kristin Forrest •
Jessica Gale • Katie Gatlin • Linda Hamilton • Jean Harman • Joel Korin
• Lisa Korth • Debbie Leiken • Robben Lyons • Robin Obermire • Alexty Perez •
Nancy Schwecke • Trudy Skeller
174 Deadmond Ferry Road, Springfield, OR 97477(541) 984-3132
www.casa-lane.org
Michelle AlmondShirley Brabham
Mindy CatlowBrian CoxGail Gross
Gail CulbertsonKelsey Davis
Rich DeanJim Duncan
Beth EldridgeKristin ForrestRita Gillihan
Sara HalvorsonBJ Hauck
Meg Hicks
Tim JohnsonJulia KeizurJoel KorinTim Laue
Helen LucasLinda MattoonLinda McCarthy
Margot McDonnellKitty MurdochRobin SpearsMackie Swan
Peter ThurstonChristine Tonry
Ken ViegasCheri Weeks
CASA Board and Staff wear blue for Wear Blue Lane County, April 2016
At first, Monica did not believe Savannah’s mother would ever be able to provide a safe and stable home for her daughter. The mother’s health was so poor that she struggled through court-ordered services; however, Monica kept an open mind and maintained good communication and a positive relationship with Savannah’s mother. Because of this, Monica came to see that she was in fact quite capable. She eventually completed all her services, and Monica advocated for Savannah to be returned home.
Savannah has been happily returned to her mother’s care, and is doing well.
NOTE: Savannah’s story is real, but her name and picture have been changed to protect her identity.
Savannah was not your typical 5 year old child. Because of her mother’s medical condition, Savannah was the main caretaker in the household. She made dinner, did the laundry and kept things in order as best she could at her young age. One day a friend arrived at the home to discover that Savannah’s mother was incoherent and had been completely unable to care for Savannah for three days. Savannah was removed and placed into foster care.
The Juvenile Court Judge requested a CASA volunteer for Savannah, and Monica was appointed to be her advocate. Savannah often acted out in the foster home due to anger and frustration: she destroyed property and hurt herself. She had speech and language delays. Monica realized early on that it was essential for Savannah to have structure in the home as well as consistent counseling and developmental therapy. She advocated for Savannah to be placed in a therapeutic foster home more appropriate for her needs.
Not only did Savannah’s foster home change, so did her case worker and therapist. Monica was a constant support to Savannah through it all, visiting her regularly and letting her know she was there for her.
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Leaders Forum Liesel Brooks • Silva Chambers • Chad Cordell • Kellie Devore • Chris Duyck • Sally Eagen • Kathy Gibson • Cindy Gupta • Robb Holloway • Kara Holmes • Bob Laing • Wendy Laing • Ryan Lee • Laura Montgomery • Donna Moore • Robin Obermire • Shannon Richard • Grace Serbu • Beth Sheehan • Jan Swanson • Mark Tschetter • Dana Turell • Connie Wonham
Thank you to our dedicated Court Appointed Special Adovcates!Lisa AdamsPeter AlbaThomas AldermanRichard AldersonMary AllisonJanelle AshcraftMichael AtterberryMatthew BartonKristina BeaulieuNicole BoltonLori BraatenJami BradyLorena BriglLarry BrownMelinda BruceCindi BruckBobbe BurkhalterAnnalise BurringtonTed BushekFran Calciano Cheryl CampbellCarole CarlsonHeidi CarmanDianna Carizales-EngelmannJane CarterDeborah CarverThomas CaryCheryl CashAbby CettelScott CottrellBenajmin CramerKamille CrosslandChristine CunninghamGail CushmanKathy Dancer
Gary DannerDavid DaviniKatrina DeanSusan DevereuxChrissa DockendorfRebekah DohrmanErica DooleyMichael DrennanKristen DunderDan DunningtonDawn EasleyHallie EdwardsCarol EichersElaine Eiler-MoughHeath ElliottLori EllisBrian EricksonShiela EricsonJeannine ErvingRené FabricantLindsay FairchildRebecca FetrowAshlei FraserClay FrederickAchelle FrichetteLola FritzErika FunkValerie GallicConnie GiengerDale Gilad John GlassburnerDeborah GlessnerTracie GonyeaLuis GonzalezLorri GoodmanMary Grant
Thomas GregersenCarrie HansenNatalie HansonJoseph HarbertTim HardenJean HarmanDonna HauckMichael HawleyShelli HayesCorrine HazzardLynne HellesvigJohn HelmnerMarilyn HeltonJames HendersonJohn HendersonLeah HendersonAlma HesusDebbie HoffAnne HohenemserKathy HolstonJames HortonCaroline HubbardKeith HubbardPamela IrvineJohn JacksonJim JamiesonEric JohnsonJody JohnsonMarty JohnsonConnie JonasMegan JonesNancy JordanJames KellermanChristine KennyMichael KennyKaren Klump
Bruce KohlerSusan KokkelerSandra KwakKatrina LangdonDemian LaudatiTiarra LawsMaryBeth LennoxMark LevyWendy LindBrandy LovellPhilip LynchBeth MachamerMartha MacRitchieKaren Marshall-StephensPatricia McConnellPatty McCourtJoseph McCullySteven McIntireDarrin McLaughlinSofia McManusEllen McQuilkinCarmen MelamedFrederick MeyerHeather Millerhrer-Huerta Jaylynn MilsteinDuane MorganEdward Mout IIILeticia MoutJohn MunroSylvia MurphyJanet NealBarbara NewmanKody NguyenCarroll NoelDan OlmsteadChristina Parra
Laurie ParrishSandra BasmanEllen PavlosekJoanne PedersenJessica PelattAletxy PerezMary PetersonPete PetersonJane PoeLinda PotterJudith ProvoSusan RasmussenAaron RauschertEmily RiceDesiree RobinsonJanice RodeDiane RossBrenda RussellLisa RussellMarci RyanWhitney SchaafJeri ScharpfJoanna ScheyerJoseph SchwarteNancy SchweckePaul ScottAnne SelbyAlthea SelooverGregory SherryHenry SholarEllen SingerJoAnn SmithKathryn SmithElaine SnowhillStephen SnyderShannon Spoon
Franz St. GerogeTami StebbedsDan SternadelJune StevensBarbara SullivanClaire SylvainSuzanne TaylorTheresa ThompsonBert Toepel Jr.Matthew TomashekTiva TownsendDanaka TrudellCindy TurellBarbara TussingTiffany VanderZandenNorina VazquezTim VignosJayma WarneDouglas WeldLynn WeslundMerlyn WhiteMara WileNadine WilliamsScot WilliamsDavid WilsonLauren WinterCarrie WoodardDanny YonkersMo YoungAlexa Young-MillsDebbie Zeek
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From the Executive Director
2015-2016 Statistics
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Financials - July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016
404 children received advocacy from volunteers
239 CASA Volunteers advocated for children’s best interests, supportedby 31 volunteer Peer Coordinators
114 children placed into safe, permanent homes when their cases closed.
16,915 hours volunteered, a savings of $384,816 in paid staff, or 8 FTE
Income carry-over supports organizational growth to serve every child as we build annual campaign contributions.Statement not subject to review. Reviewed financial statements available upon request.
Expense:$1,204,821
I have now enjoyed the change of all four seasons at the CASA house. September 1st marked my one-year anniversary here. It has been a wonderful year of change. I am so grateful for the warm welcome that I have received on all levels and I am very happy in my new home. While I have not yet met all of our 239 CASAs or 5,000+ donors, I have had the pleasure of introducing myself to a large number of you.
Our team has spent time getting to know each other through fun team building activities, strategic planning and good old-fashioned conversation. Those efforts are being rewarded later this month as we are being recognized as one of the Top 100 Nonprofits to work for in the state of Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine. This award is especially meaningful as it is based on an anonymous survey taken by 100% of our staff.
Our organization is now building on the solid foundation that has been laid for the past 20 years. In 2015-2016, we advocated for 404 children in the care of the child welfare system. We trained 52 new CASAs and 10 new Peer Coordinators. In the pages that follow, you will find that we have worked very hard to secure $785,000 inprivate funding to support our work.
Looking to the future, we are actively working to build awareness in the rural communities that we serve in Lane County. We are carefully assessing ouragency at all levels to fully understand and most effectively serve our diverseclientele. These efforts will combine to help us recruit more CASAs to ultimatelyserve more children.
Thank you for supporting the critical role that CASA plays in the lives of somany vulnerable children in Lane County!
Respectfully,
Heather Murphy
This year CASA has served more single-child households than in previous years. Because of this, we have had more CASAs take on second cases.
Income:$1,251,105
In-KindVolunteer
Services 31%
Volunteer ServiceIn-kind volunteer hours this year
equated to $384,816, or 8 full time employees. These numbers illustrate:
←31% of in-kind volunteer hours and; a 32% of our program expenses→
Government
Foundations & Grants,
17%
Individuals & Businesses, 22%
Events, 24% Progam, 77%(including volunteer services)
Business, 23%
↙
6%
FoundationsThe Autzen FoundationBaker Family FoundationThe Bill Healy FoundationCentral Lutheran Church FoundationChambers Family FoundationCollins FoundationCoquille Tribal Community FundCottage Grove Community FoundationEugene Active 20/30 ClubHerbert A. Templeton FoundationJohn Serbu Fund of the Oregon Community FoundationJubitz Family FoundationMark and Nichol Pendell Rauch Fund of the Oregon Community FoundationMcKay Family FoundationNational CASA AssociationNorthwest Natural GasOnPoint Community Credit UnionOregon CASA NetworkRBC Wealth ManagementSpirit Mountain Community FundStorms Family FoundationTaco Bell Foundation for TeensThurston High School Community 101Trust Management ServicesUnited Way of Lane CountyW.L.S. Spencer FoundationWashington Federal Foundation
Business AdvocatesChvatal OrthodonticsHershner HunterIndustrial Source/National Fire Fighter Corp.Kendal Auto GroupKPD InsurancePacific Continental BankQSL Print CommunicationsRE/MAX Integrity
Child Abuse Prevention MonthApril 2016
• Child Abuse Prevention Month Kick-Off at Kendall Subaru with a $25,000 check from their Share the Love event!
• Collaborations with 90by30 for Child Abuse Prevention Month activities.
• Potted Pinwheels to our Business Advocates.
• Blue Friday photos from participants posted on social media. #WearBlueLC
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Planned GivingThis year CASA received two generous planned gifts. The two gifts were different in the nature of their bequeath, but both served to honor the memory of these philanthropic women. The first gift was a planned gift from Harriet Smith, a donor to CASA for many years. She left a generous bequeath to CASA as a legacy of her support and passion for providing a powerful voice for children in Lane County. While saddened by her passing, we are humbled that she chose to give one last gift to support the work of our advocates. The second was a unique way of giving that allowed those Robin Jacqua loved to give to their own passions through her bequeath. At her memorial service, attendees were asked to submit anorganization to receive $1,000. Five people named CASA as the beneficiary giving CASA $5,000 in total fromRobin’s fund at the Oregon Community Foundation.
Planned giving is a great vehicle to continue your legacy. Please consult your estate planner for more information on the benefits
planned giving can have for you.
Around CASACASA Perspectiveby Dawn Easley
Corporate HighlightReynolds Electric has been a supporter of CASA in many ways, most recently as a Title Sponsor at Casino Night. Reynolds Electric is no stranger to philanthropy and giving back to theircommunity. Jeremy Reynolds, third generation owner andoperator of Reynolds Electric, has a passion for protecting andsupporting children. “I was born and raised in Eugene and that’s where I’m raising my children. There’s a lot of value in giving back to the community who has allowed you to keep a business running,” he says.
Jeremy prides the business as relying on word of mouth and repeat customers. “We’re relation-based contractors,” he says. Jeremy states that giving back to the community is not only fulfilling but he is sure he gains additional business. “As a consumer, I live by supporting corporations who support worthy causes. I am much more inclined to patronize a business when I see what they do in the community,” hesays.
Right now Jeremy is comfortable with his contribution being financial, but has plans to become a CASA in the future. We are thankful for Jeremy and his team at Reynolds Electric for all they do to support CASA and our most vulnerable children!
Dawn became a CASA in Spring of 2016. She advocates for four siblings ranging in
age from 3 to 15.
Over the years I have heard about CASA, an organization that helps children in our commu-nity. I knew I wanted to volunteer in a way that could make an im-pact, and that’s why I became intrigued with Court Appointed Special Advocacy. Iresearched more into
CASA and decided to go to an orientation. After learning about this program and what a significant impact they have in support-ing the children of our community, I knew it was all for me. Little did I know this was going to be something that would change my life in such an amazing way. Although the situations are heart-breaking, I get to be the voice and advocate for a child’s needs. I get to make sure that, at this mo-ment in time, they are safe and getting what they need. That is so rewarding to me.
From the intensive training and being on my case, I have learned so much about being a CASA, and I appreciate how fortunate I am. I understand life takes a toll on us in different ways. I understand that I cannot judge others, as I have not walked in their shoes, and that we all have the potential for change. I have learned that every child deserves and needs to have a voice and someone to advocate for them and to help protect them. Not every case is easy but that is why this program is sodetrimental to a child in the child welfare system.
I am proud and honored to call myself a CASA. Every day, I am thankful for the oppor-tunity to make this impact in our community.
Elizabeth HoldenMeredith HolleyJane and Kevin HoseltonJim and Eileen JamiesonSid Johnson and Elsa BevanTim and Kerrie JohnsonDr. and Mrs. Donald C. JonesSydney and Paul KohLinda KorthDr. Brick and Lissy LantzLee Exchange LLCDr. Jae and Jae LeeHeath LoneyMD SandersMary Ann MoorePaul Nagai and Tori BeyerRobin and Natalie NewloveDr. David and Jill NilesPacific Continental BankMichael and Gail PhillipsDr. Ken and Kenda SingerSteven and Linda SoggeThe Comcast FoundationJeffrey Todahl and Gwyn BachtleEllen Tykeson and Ken HidayUmpqua BankUS BankBill and Tracy WhalenConnie and Harry Wonham
$500-$999Wayne and Kelly AllenAnonymousAuto CraftJohn and Marlene BarnettPhillip BarryRoger and Robin BestPaul and Sara BurrellRobert and Dorothy ButlerCascade Corvette ClubCascade Title Co.R. CastroClorox Company FoundationCollins Investment Co, LLCMario Conte and Holly Mar ConteCourtsports Athletic ClubKeith CrudgingtonJeff CurlMichael and Fran CurtisSharri da Silva and Rob SteinerPeter and Heidi DavidsonChuck and Arlene DietzRich DriessnackEugene Association of RealtorsEugene Family YMCANancy Garboden
Champion Circle for Children$10,000+Roger and Sheila CoxKendall Automotive GroupN.B. Giustina FoundationSlocum Orthopedics & Sports MedicineChris StormentMary Lee Ward
$5,000-$9,999Margaret and Joseph AdelsbergerAggregate Resource DrillingAnonymousElizabeth ChambersChambers Family FoundationSilva ChambersDavid and Pam DaviniRobin Jacqua Fund of the Oregon Community FoundationEugene MarathonEvergreen Roofing of OregonKappa Alpha ThetaOlsson Industrial ElectricPacificSource Health PlansDr. Daniel and Christina Sheerin
$2,500-$4,999Michael and Katherine CoughlinDari Mart StoresDon and Ann DezarnChris DuyckEric and Kristin ForrestSteve and Mary GaughanSteven and Lisa KorthErika Leaf and Christopher MeekerKatherine and Brian MovalsonPersonnel SourceDr. Jeff and Anne SharmanDarcee and Stacy Slonecker
$1,000-$2,499AnonymousGlenn and Renee BuchananCity of Springfield Nick Symmonds 800Randall and Leanne CollisJoe and Cindy CoueyMichael and Rebecca CulverDavid DriskillGreg and Katie FisherValerie and Gordon GallicAlbert and Jean Hallstrom Family Fund of the Oregon Community FoundationShayne HamelJonathan Hanson
SponsorsRoyal Flush Presenting Sponsor ($10,000) Summit BankStraight Flush Title Sponsors ($5,000) CBT Nuggets Chvatal Orthodontics Reynolds ElectricFull House Event Feature Sponsors ($2,500) Besemann Valentine LLP Bigfoot Beverages Dari Mart Stores Industrial Source / National Firefighter Corp. Jerry’s Home Improvement Center KPD Insurance Inc. KVAL Oakway Center RE/MAX Integrity Selectemp Employment ServicesBlackjack Banquet Sponsors ($1,500) A-1 Auto Glass Comcast ES & A Sign & Awning Company Farwest Steel Corporation Franz Bakery Gorilla Capital Kendall Automotive Group Legal Software Systems, Inc. Oakmont Family Dental Oregon Community Credit Union SELCO Community Credit UnionWild Card Game Sponsor ($1,000) Attic Media Chambers Construction Hershner Hunter Levi Strauss Pacific Continental Bank
2016 Run TrackTown 5KAmount Raised: $20,346
SponsorsPresenting Gold Sponsor ($7,500) RE/MAX IntegrityChampion Cape Sponsor ($3,000) Chvatal OrthodonticsKids’ Run Sponsor ($1,500) Dari Mart Stores Hamilton Construction Kendall Auto GroupVoice for a Child Sponsor ($500) Alliance Insurance Partners, LLC Collura Benefits Consulting LLC Edgewater Home Furnishings Springfield Utility Board
2015 Feynman Charity Golf MarathonGolfers: 17 Amount Raised: $38,585
SponsorsEvent Hosts Feynman GroupEvent Sponsors Bigfood Beverages Essex General Construction Global Sports Development Kendall Auto Group McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center
We want to thank the Feynman Group for choosing CASA as the beneficiary of
this event for the past five years!
A huge THANK YOU to ALL of our donors!
We wish we had room to acknowledge each and every one of you here!
Thank you, Donors!Glory Bee Foods, inc.Sally GreatwoodDr. Gray GrieveGuard Publishing CompanyHamish Investments, Inc.Harpole Real Estate GroupDale and Jennifer HartleyDave and Diane HauserHawaiian TimeImagination International, Inc.Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc.Jones & RothJulia and Jim KeizurPat and Sally KnoxSid and Debbie LeikenLevi StraussTom and Stephanie LimaMatt and Sandie LongtinPhilip and Linda LynchHarold and Barbara MajeskyLaura and James MarshallLinda and James McCarthyMercedes-Benz of EugeneMike and Tracy MercerWendy and Paulo MontenegroJohn and Brenda NeputeNew Way Electric, Inc.Jeremy and Cher NorbyGene and Mary Ann ObersinnerThe Oeming GroupKathryn OsbornPetersen Auction Group of OregonLee and Allace PlummerRBC Wealth ManagementRichard ReedReynolds Electric Inc.Roehl & Yi Investment Services, LLCRoyce and Mary BartelSchweitzer’s Automotive CenterJeff and Amy SingerRobin SouthSusan and Tom StewartLyle and Theresa ThompsonRandy Turnbow and Martha RiceNeil and Dorcas Van HornTom and Pam WalshRalph and Myrna WheelerWomen’s GiftKris and Scott Wright
Save the Date for 2017 Casino Night!Friday, February 10that the Eugene Hilton
2015 Heroes for Children Breakfast Attendees: 258Volunteer Inquires: 43Amount Raised: $35,000Percent Giving: 94% of attendees gave a donation!Save the Date for the 2016 Heroes for Children Breakfast:
Tuesday, October 4th at 7:30 a.m. at Valley River Inn
PacificSource Health Plans PeaceHealth RBC Wealth Management Taco Bell Umpqua Bank
2016 Casino NightAttendees: 464Amount Raised: $177,205
Stay tuned for more information on our new Disc Golf Tournament
in May 2017!
Save the Date:2017 Run TrackTown 5k
Saturday, May 7that historic Hayward Field
2015 Taste of SummerVenues: 15 Amount Raised: $11,913 Presenting Sponsor ($2,500) Bank of the CascadesParticipating VenuesCafe Yumm!The VintageB2Mucho GustoDickie Yo’sChocolate DecadenceHop ValleyPapa’s Pizza
Full CityThe Bier SteinSixth Street GrillKoho BistroMembrilloThe Steel PailOakshire Brewing
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Events
List does not include purchases of event tickets or registrations, auction item purchases, or in-kind donations. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please accept our sincere apologies and contact us regarding any errors or omissions.
Elizabeth HoldenMeredith HolleyJane and Kevin HoseltonJim and Eileen JamiesonSid Johnson and Elsa BevanTim and Kerrie JohnsonDr. and Mrs. Donald C. JonesSydney and Paul KohLinda KorthDr. Brick and Lissy LantzLee Exchange LLCDr. Jae and Jae LeeHeath LoneyMD SandersMary Ann MoorePaul Nagai and Tori BeyerRobin and Natalie NewloveDr. David and Jill NilesPacific Continental BankMichael and Gail PhillipsDr. Ken and Kenda SingerSteven and Linda SoggeThe Comcast FoundationJeffrey Todahl and Gwyn BachtleEllen Tykeson and Ken HidayUmpqua BankUS BankBill and Tracy WhalenConnie and Harry Wonham
$500-$999Wayne and Kelly AllenAnonymousAuto CraftJohn and Marlene BarnettPhillip BarryRoger and Robin BestPaul and Sara BurrellRobert and Dorothy ButlerCascade Corvette ClubCascade Title Co.R. CastroClorox Company FoundationCollins Investment Co, LLCMario Conte and Holly Mar ConteCourtsports Athletic ClubKeith CrudgingtonJeff CurlMichael and Fran CurtisSharri da Silva and Rob SteinerPeter and Heidi DavidsonChuck and Arlene DietzRich DriessnackEugene Association of RealtorsEugene Family YMCANancy Garboden
Champion Circle for Children$10,000+Roger and Sheila CoxKendall Automotive GroupN.B. Giustina FoundationSlocum Orthopedics & Sports MedicineChris StormentMary Lee Ward
$5,000-$9,999Margaret and Joseph AdelsbergerAggregate Resource DrillingAnonymousElizabeth ChambersChambers Family FoundationSilva ChambersDavid and Pam DaviniRobin Jacqua Fund of the Oregon Community FoundationEugene MarathonEvergreen Roofing of OregonKappa Alpha ThetaOlsson Industrial ElectricPacificSource Health PlansDr. Daniel and Christina Sheerin
$2,500-$4,999Michael and Katherine CoughlinDari Mart StoresDon and Ann DezarnChris DuyckEric and Kristin ForrestSteve and Mary GaughanSteven and Lisa KorthErika Leaf and Christopher MeekerKatherine and Brian MovalsonPersonnel SourceDr. Jeff and Anne SharmanDarcee and Stacy Slonecker
$1,000-$2,499AnonymousGlenn and Renee BuchananCity of Springfield Nick Symmonds 800Randall and Leanne CollisJoe and Cindy CoueyMichael and Rebecca CulverDavid DriskillGreg and Katie FisherValerie and Gordon GallicAlbert and Jean Hallstrom Family Fund of the Oregon Community FoundationShayne HamelJonathan Hanson
SponsorsRoyal Flush Presenting Sponsor ($10,000) Summit BankStraight Flush Title Sponsors ($5,000) CBT Nuggets Chvatal Orthodontics Reynolds ElectricFull House Event Feature Sponsors ($2,500) Besemann Valentine LLP Bigfoot Beverages Dari Mart Stores Industrial Source / National Firefighter Corp. Jerry’s Home Improvement Center KPD Insurance Inc. KVAL Oakway Center RE/MAX Integrity Selectemp Employment ServicesBlackjack Banquet Sponsors ($1,500) A-1 Auto Glass Comcast ES & A Sign & Awning Company Farwest Steel Corporation Franz Bakery Gorilla Capital Kendall Automotive Group Legal Software Systems, Inc. Oakmont Family Dental Oregon Community Credit Union SELCO Community Credit UnionWild Card Game Sponsor ($1,000) Attic Media Chambers Construction Hershner Hunter Levi Strauss Pacific Continental Bank
2016 Run TrackTown 5KAmount Raised: $20,346
SponsorsPresenting Gold Sponsor ($7,500) RE/MAX IntegrityChampion Cape Sponsor ($3,000) Chvatal OrthodonticsKids’ Run Sponsor ($1,500) Dari Mart Stores Hamilton Construction Kendall Auto GroupVoice for a Child Sponsor ($500) Alliance Insurance Partners, LLC Collura Benefits Consulting LLC Edgewater Home Furnishings Springfield Utility Board
2015 Feynman Charity Golf MarathonGolfers: 17 Amount Raised: $38,585
SponsorsEvent Hosts Feynman GroupEvent Sponsors Bigfood Beverages Essex General Construction Global Sports Development Kendall Auto Group McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center
We want to thank the Feynman Group for choosing CASA as the beneficiary of
this event for the past five years!
A huge THANK YOU to ALL of our donors!
We wish we had room to acknowledge each and every one of you here!
Thank you, Donors!Glory Bee Foods, inc.Sally GreatwoodDr. Gray GrieveGuard Publishing CompanyHamish Investments, Inc.Harpole Real Estate GroupDale and Jennifer HartleyDave and Diane HauserHawaiian TimeImagination International, Inc.Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc.Jones & RothJulia and Jim KeizurPat and Sally KnoxSid and Debbie LeikenLevi StraussTom and Stephanie LimaMatt and Sandie LongtinPhilip and Linda LynchHarold and Barbara MajeskyLaura and James MarshallLinda and James McCarthyMercedes-Benz of EugeneMike and Tracy MercerWendy and Paulo MontenegroJohn and Brenda NeputeNew Way Electric, Inc.Jeremy and Cher NorbyGene and Mary Ann ObersinnerThe Oeming GroupKathryn OsbornPetersen Auction Group of OregonLee and Allace PlummerRBC Wealth ManagementRichard ReedReynolds Electric Inc.Roehl & Yi Investment Services, LLCRoyce and Mary BartelSchweitzer’s Automotive CenterJeff and Amy SingerRobin SouthSusan and Tom StewartLyle and Theresa ThompsonRandy Turnbow and Martha RiceNeil and Dorcas Van HornTom and Pam WalshRalph and Myrna WheelerWomen’s GiftKris and Scott Wright
Save the Date for 2017 Casino Night!Friday, February 10that the Eugene Hilton
2015 Heroes for Children Breakfast Attendees: 258Volunteer Inquires: 43Amount Raised: $35,000Percent Giving: 94% of attendees gave a donation!Save the Date for the 2016 Heroes for Children Breakfast:
Tuesday, October 4th at 7:30 a.m. at Valley River Inn
PacificSource Health Plans PeaceHealth RBC Wealth Management Taco Bell Umpqua Bank
2016 Casino NightAttendees: 464Amount Raised: $177,205
Stay tuned for more information on our new Disc Golf Tournament
in May 2017!
Save the Date:2017 Run TrackTown 5k
Saturday, May 7that historic Hayward Field
2015 Taste of SummerVenues: 15 Amount Raised: $11,913 Presenting Sponsor ($2,500) Bank of the CascadesParticipating VenuesCafe Yumm!The VintageB2Mucho GustoDickie Yo’sChocolate DecadenceHop ValleyPapa’s Pizza
Full CityThe Bier SteinSixth Street GrillKoho BistroMembrilloThe Steel PailOakshire Brewing
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Events
List does not include purchases of event tickets or registrations, auction item purchases, or in-kind donations. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please accept our sincere apologies and contact us regarding any errors or omissions.
FoundationsThe Autzen FoundationBaker Family FoundationThe Bill Healy FoundationCentral Lutheran Church FoundationChambers Family FoundationCollins FoundationCoquille Tribal Community FundCottage Grove Community FoundationEugene Active 20/30 ClubHerbert A. Templeton FoundationJohn Serbu Fund of the Oregon Community FoundationJubitz Family FoundationMark and Nichol Pendell Rauch Fund of the Oregon Community FoundationMcKay Family FoundationNational CASA AssociationNorthwest Natural GasOnPoint Community Credit UnionOregon CASA NetworkRBC Wealth ManagementSpirit Mountain Community FundStorms Family FoundationTaco Bell Foundation for TeensThurston High School Community 101Trust Management ServicesUnited Way of Lane CountyW.L.S. Spencer FoundationWashington Federal Foundation
Business AdvocatesChvatal OrthodonticsHershner HunterIndustrial Source/National Fire Fighter Corp.Kendal Auto GroupKPD InsurancePacific Continental BankQSL Print CommunicationsRE/MAX Integrity
Child Abuse Prevention MonthApril 2016
• Child Abuse Prevention Month Kick-Off at Kendall Subaru with a $25,000 check from their Share the Love event!
• Collaborations with 90by30 for Child Abuse Prevention Month activities.
• Potted Pinwheels to our Business Advocates.
• Blue Friday photos from participants posted on social media. #WearBlueLC
Wear BlueLane County
Friday, April 22nd
We’re on Social Media!
Follow us today!
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casaoflanecounty
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We appreciate your support!
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Planned GivingThis year CASA received two generous planned gifts. The two gifts were different in the nature of their bequeath, but both served to honor the memory of these philanthropic women. The first gift was a planned gift from Harriet Smith, a donor to CASA for many years. She left a generous bequeath to CASA as a legacy of her support and passion for providing a powerful voice for children in Lane County. While saddened by her passing, we are humbled that she chose to give one last gift to support the work of our advocates. The second was a unique way of giving that allowed those Robin Jacqua loved to give to their own passions through her bequeath. At her memorial service, attendees were asked to submit anorganization to receive $1,000. Five people named CASA as the beneficiary giving CASA $5,000 in total fromRobin’s fund at the Oregon Community Foundation.
Planned giving is a great vehicle to continue your legacy. Please consult your estate planner for more information on the benefits
planned giving can have for you.
Around CASACASA Perspectiveby Dawn Easley
Corporate HighlightReynolds Electric has been a supporter of CASA in many ways, most recently as a Title Sponsor at Casino Night. Reynolds Electric is no stranger to philanthropy and giving back to theircommunity. Jeremy Reynolds, third generation owner andoperator of Reynolds Electric, has a passion for protecting andsupporting children. “I was born and raised in Eugene and that’s where I’m raising my children. There’s a lot of value in giving back to the community who has allowed you to keep a business running,” he says.
Jeremy prides the business as relying on word of mouth and repeat customers. “We’re relation-based contractors,” he says. Jeremy states that giving back to the community is not only fulfilling but he is sure he gains additional business. “As a consumer, I live by supporting corporations who support worthy causes. I am much more inclined to patronize a business when I see what they do in the community,” hesays.
Right now Jeremy is comfortable with his contribution being financial, but has plans to become a CASA in the future. We are thankful for Jeremy and his team at Reynolds Electric for all they do to support CASA and our most vulnerable children!
Dawn became a CASA in Spring of 2016. She advocates for four siblings ranging in
age from 3 to 15.
Over the years I have heard about CASA, an organization that helps children in our commu-nity. I knew I wanted to volunteer in a way that could make an im-pact, and that’s why I became intrigued with Court Appointed Special Advocacy. Iresearched more into
CASA and decided to go to an orientation. After learning about this program and what a significant impact they have in support-ing the children of our community, I knew it was all for me. Little did I know this was going to be something that would change my life in such an amazing way. Although the situations are heart-breaking, I get to be the voice and advocate for a child’s needs. I get to make sure that, at this mo-ment in time, they are safe and getting what they need. That is so rewarding to me.
From the intensive training and being on my case, I have learned so much about being a CASA, and I appreciate how fortunate I am. I understand life takes a toll on us in different ways. I understand that I cannot judge others, as I have not walked in their shoes, and that we all have the potential for change. I have learned that every child deserves and needs to have a voice and someone to advocate for them and to help protect them. Not every case is easy but that is why this program is sodetrimental to a child in the child welfare system.
I am proud and honored to call myself a CASA. Every day, I am thankful for the oppor-tunity to make this impact in our community.
Thank you to our dedicated Court Appointed Special Adovcates!Lisa AdamsPeter AlbaThomas AldermanRichard AldersonMary AllisonJanelle AshcraftMichael AtterberryMatthew BartonKristina BeaulieuNicole BoltonLori BraatenJami BradyLorena BriglLarry BrownMelinda BruceCindi BruckBobbe BurkhalterAnnalise BurringtonTed BushekFran Calciano Cheryl CampbellCarole CarlsonHeidi CarmanDianna Carizales-EngelmannJane CarterDeborah CarverThomas CaryCheryl CashAbby CettelScott CottrellBenajmin CramerKamille CrosslandChristine CunninghamGail CushmanKathy Dancer
Gary DannerDavid DaviniKatrina DeanSusan DevereuxChrissa DockendorfRebekah DohrmanErica DooleyMichael DrennanKristen DunderDan DunningtonDawn EasleyHallie EdwardsCarol EichersElaine Eiler-MoughHeath ElliottLori EllisBrian EricksonShiela EricsonJeannine ErvingRené FabricantLindsay FairchildRebecca FetrowAshlei FraserClay FrederickAchelle FrichetteLola FritzErika FunkValerie GallicConnie GiengerDale Gilad John GlassburnerDeborah GlessnerTracie GonyeaLuis GonzalezLorri GoodmanMary Grant
Thomas GregersenCarrie HansenNatalie HansonJoseph HarbertTim HardenJean HarmanDonna HauckMichael HawleyShelli HayesCorrine HazzardLynne HellesvigJohn HelmnerMarilyn HeltonJames HendersonJohn HendersonLeah HendersonAlma HesusDebbie HoffAnne HohenemserKathy HolstonJames HortonCaroline HubbardKeith HubbardPamela IrvineJohn JacksonJim JamiesonEric JohnsonJody JohnsonMarty JohnsonConnie JonasMegan JonesNancy JordanJames KellermanChristine KennyMichael KennyKaren Klump
Bruce KohlerSusan KokkelerSandra KwakKatrina LangdonDemian LaudatiTiarra LawsMaryBeth LennoxMark LevyWendy LindBrandy LovellPhilip LynchBeth MachamerMartha MacRitchieKaren Marshall-StephensPatricia McConnellPatty McCourtJoseph McCullySteven McIntireDarrin McLaughlinSofia McManusEllen McQuilkinCarmen MelamedFrederick MeyerHeather Millerhrer-Huerta Jaylynn MilsteinDuane MorganEdward Mout IIILeticia MoutJohn MunroSylvia MurphyJanet NealBarbara NewmanKody NguyenCarroll NoelDan OlmsteadChristina Parra
Laurie ParrishSandra BasmanEllen PavlosekJoanne PedersenJessica PelattAletxy PerezMary PetersonPete PetersonJane PoeLinda PotterJudith ProvoSusan RasmussenAaron RauschertEmily RiceDesiree RobinsonJanice RodeDiane RossBrenda RussellLisa RussellMarci RyanWhitney SchaafJeri ScharpfJoanna ScheyerJoseph SchwarteNancy SchweckePaul ScottAnne SelbyAlthea SelooverGregory SherryHenry SholarEllen SingerJoAnn SmithKathryn SmithElaine SnowhillStephen SnyderShannon Spoon
Franz St. GerogeTami StebbedsDan SternadelJune StevensBarbara SullivanClaire SylvainSuzanne TaylorTheresa ThompsonBert Toepel Jr.Matthew TomashekTiva TownsendDanaka TrudellCindy TurellBarbara TussingTiffany VanderZandenNorina VazquezTim VignosJayma WarneDouglas WeldLynn WeslundMerlyn WhiteMara WileNadine WilliamsScot WilliamsDavid WilsonLauren WinterCarrie WoodardDanny YonkersMo YoungAlexa Young-MillsDebbie Zeek
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From the Executive Director
2015-2016 Statistics
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Financials - July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016
404 children received advocacy from volunteers
239 CASA Volunteers advocated for children’s best interests, supportedby 31 volunteer Peer Coordinators
114 children placed into safe, permanent homes when their cases closed.
16,915 hours volunteered, a savings of $384,816 in paid staff, or 8 FTE
Income carry-over supports organizational growth to serve every child as we build annual campaign contributions.Statement not subject to review. Reviewed financial statements available upon request.
Expense:$1,204,821
I have now enjoyed the change of all four seasons at the CASA house. September 1st marked my one-year anniversary here. It has been a wonderful year of change. I am so grateful for the warm welcome that I have received on all levels and I am very happy in my new home. While I have not yet met all of our 239 CASAs or 5,000+ donors, I have had the pleasure of introducing myself to a large number of you.
Our team has spent time getting to know each other through fun team building activities, strategic planning and good old-fashioned conversation. Those efforts are being rewarded later this month as we are being recognized as one of the Top 100 Nonprofits to work for in the state of Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine. This award is especially meaningful as it is based on an anonymous survey taken by 100% of our staff.
Our organization is now building on the solid foundation that has been laid for the past 20 years. In 2015-2016, we advocated for 404 children in the care of the child welfare system. We trained 52 new CASAs and 10 new Peer Coordinators. In the pages that follow, you will find that we have worked very hard to secure $785,000 inprivate funding to support our work.
Looking to the future, we are actively working to build awareness in the rural communities that we serve in Lane County. We are carefully assessing ouragency at all levels to fully understand and most effectively serve our diverseclientele. These efforts will combine to help us recruit more CASAs to ultimatelyserve more children.
Thank you for supporting the critical role that CASA plays in the lives of somany vulnerable children in Lane County!
Respectfully,
Heather Murphy
This year CASA has served more single-child households than in previous years. Because of this, we have had more CASAs take on second cases.
Income:$1,251,105
In-KindVolunteer
Services 31%
Volunteer ServiceIn-kind volunteer hours this year
equated to $384,816, or 8 full time employees. These numbers illustrate:
←31% of in-kind volunteer hours and; a 32% of our program expenses→
Government
Foundations & Grants,
17%
Individuals & Businesses, 22%
Events, 24% Progam, 77%(including volunteer services)
Business, 23%
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6%
Savannah’s Story
Court Appointed Special Advocates CASA of Lane County
Annual Report 2015-2016
APowerful
Voicefor
AbusedKids
Board of Directors
Brian Burns, Secretary/TreasurerRoger Cox, Past President
Mario ConteKristin Forrest
Pam HoepflJane Hoselton
Lisa KorthDebbie Leiken
Katherine MovalsenAnne Sharman
Sharri da Silva, PresidentJeff Singer
Chris StormentSusan Tate
Bill Whalen, Vice President
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) provides a powerful voice for abused kids by advocating for foster
children within the court system, because with CASA, children are more likely to find a safe, permanent home.
Peer Coordinators
Team CASA
Development Committee
Mission
Staff
Vicki Bishop, Program SupervisorDebi Bone, Office Coordinator
Katie Gatlin, Director of Development & CommunicationsDiane Hauser, Business Manager
Jim Jamieson, Training CoordinatorChrystal Kellerman, Program Supervisor
Robben Lyons, Volunteer CoordinatorWendy Montenegro, Development Associate
Heather Murphy, Executive DirectorYolanda Mulhern, Program SupervisorBrenda Nepute, Waitlist CoordinatorKody Nguyen, Training CoordinatorMichele Pound, Events CoordinatorAlysha Shipley, Program Supervisor
Louise Vanderford, Program Director
Roger Cox, Chair • Sheila Cox • Dave Driskill • Katie Gatlin • Jesse Howes •
Jennifer King • Sandie Longtin • Michele Pound • Anne Sharman •
Jean Stover
Finance CommitteeBrian Burns, Chair • Diane Hauser • Heather Murphy • Jeff Singer • Ron
Smith • Ted Utley
Recruitment & Retention CommitteePam Hoepfl, Chair • DeNicia
Ahrenholtz • Nicole Bolton • Grace Brown • Kelsey Davis • Kristin Forrest •
Jessica Gale • Katie Gatlin • Linda Hamilton • Jean Harman • Joel Korin
• Lisa Korth • Debbie Leiken • Robben Lyons • Robin Obermire • Alexty Perez •
Nancy Schwecke • Trudy Skeller
174 Deadmond Ferry Road, Springfield, OR 97477(541) 984-3132
www.casa-lane.org
Michelle AlmondShirley Brabham
Mindy CatlowBrian CoxGail Gross
Gail CulbertsonKelsey Davis
Rich DeanJim Duncan
Beth EldridgeKristin ForrestRita Gillihan
Sara HalvorsonBJ Hauck
Meg Hicks
Tim JohnsonJulia KeizurJoel KorinTim Laue
Helen LucasLinda MattoonLinda McCarthy
Margot McDonnellKitty MurdochRobin SpearsMackie Swan
Peter ThurstonChristine Tonry
Ken ViegasCheri Weeks
CASA Board and Staff wear blue for Wear Blue Lane County, April 2016
At first, Monica did not believe Savannah’s mother would ever be able to provide a safe and stable home for her daughter. The mother’s health was so poor that she struggled through court-ordered services; however, Monica kept an open mind and maintained good communication and a positive relationship with Savannah’s mother. Because of this, Monica came to see that she was in fact quite capable. She eventually completed all her services, and Monica advocated for Savannah to be returned home.
Savannah has been happily returned to her mother’s care, and is doing well.
NOTE: Savannah’s story is real, but her name and picture have been changed to protect her identity.
Savannah was not your typical 5 year old child. Because of her mother’s medical condition, Savannah was the main caretaker in the household. She made dinner, did the laundry and kept things in order as best she could at her young age. One day a friend arrived at the home to discover that Savannah’s mother was incoherent and had been completely unable to care for Savannah for three days. Savannah was removed and placed into foster care.
The Juvenile Court Judge requested a CASA volunteer for Savannah, and Monica was appointed to be her advocate. Savannah often acted out in the foster home due to anger and frustration: she destroyed property and hurt herself. She had speech and language delays. Monica realized early on that it was essential for Savannah to have structure in the home as well as consistent counseling and developmental therapy. She advocated for Savannah to be placed in a therapeutic foster home more appropriate for her needs.
Not only did Savannah’s foster home change, so did her case worker and therapist. Monica was a constant support to Savannah through it all, visiting her regularly and letting her know she was there for her.
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