Jo Ann Engquist- 2013 Child Advocate of the Year
The CASA Program of La Porte County has been honored to work
with Jo Ann Engquist since she became a CASA Volunteer in 2001. Jo Ann served on the Board of Directors for the La Porte CASA Program from 2002 – 2004. She has been a positive voice, role model and friend to many children through her
volunteer efforts with CASA and throughout the community.
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Harmony House
Santa and Mrs. Claus took time out of their busy schedules Saturday to bring a little joy to children at Harmony House in La Porte. Each child shared their wish list with Santa; and thanks to the Kohl’s Cares program, all of the children that visited with Santa received a sock monkey and story of their own!
The "casa for CASAs" final resting place at Dunebrook
The Builder's Association of La Porte County embraced the concept of building this playhouse to support our CASA program. Thank you to all the playhouse sponsors, The Builder's Association, the volunteers and all those who bought tickets that made this project happen. Without their direction, tenacity and creativity, this additional fundraising support would not have happened. The winning ticket was drawn on November 2, 2012 at the 18th Annual Food & Wine Tasting Event. And the winner: There's no place like home at Dunebrook!!
18 New CASA Volunteers Complete Fall Class
La Porte Circuit Court Judge Thomas Alevizos swore in eighteen new Court Appointed
Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers on November 7, 2012. These CASA volunteers will represent the best interest of abused and neglected children in La Porte County. The new volunteers finished an intensive 6-week training session to better understand child abuse and neglect, the court process, report writing and the impact of substance abuse on children and families.
Front row, from left: Judge Thomas Alevizos, Lloyd Flowers, Gloria Thornton, Cheri Trapana, Nancy Taylor, Sarah Shriner, Kristy King, Christine Frank, and Magistrate Nancy Gettinger. Back row from left: Timothy Franke, Karen Huskey, Angela Lawson, Alicia Ebaugh, Trisha Brooks, Melissa Knoll, Kathy Tonagel, and Janet Catchings. Not pictured are volunteers, Shelley Regan and Elizabeth York.
The CASA Program of La Porte County is now taking completed applications for their Spring 2013 training session. For more information on becoming a CASA volunteer visit the program’s website – www.lpcasa.com or contact Tabitha Dillner at tdillner@lpcasa.com
Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers on November 7, 2012. These CASA volunteers will represent the best interest of abused and neglected children in La Porte County. The new volunteers finished an intensive 6-week training session to better understand child abuse and neglect, the court process, report writing and the impact of substance abuse on children and families.
Front row, from left: Judge Thomas Alevizos, Lloyd Flowers, Gloria Thornton, Cheri Trapana, Nancy Taylor, Sarah Shriner, Kristy King, Christine Frank, and Magistrate Nancy Gettinger. Back row from left: Timothy Franke, Karen Huskey, Angela Lawson, Alicia Ebaugh, Trisha Brooks, Melissa Knoll, Kathy Tonagel, and Janet Catchings. Not pictured are volunteers, Shelley Regan and Elizabeth York.
The CASA Program of La Porte County is now taking completed applications for their Spring 2013 training session. For more information on becoming a CASA volunteer visit the program’s website – www.lpcasa.com or contact Tabitha Dillner at tdillner@lpcasa.com
Pumpkin Donation from Tabitha Kehoe
A big shout out to Tabitha Kehoe for the pumpkin donation! Thanks to her our CASA kids will have some pumpkins to decorate.
PNC Social Work Club Helps Children at the Harmony House
Thank you to 20 students with the Purdue North Central Social Work Club and CASA volunteers Toni Osowski and Catherine Kass delivered enough school and personal supplies to prepare over 50 children for the new school year. Lori Radtke, Faculty Advisor for PNC Social Work Club, stated, “Each year the Social Work Club of PNC raises funds throughout the year to benefit a local charity. It’s a valuable opportunity to teach students ways to identify need in their community and connect with local organizations. ”Additionally, the club received a donation of books from Dunebrook, as well as 50 toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste from Dr.Fagg’s dental practice in Michigan City to be included in the donation to the Harmony House. Pictured left to right – Karen Biernacki, Executive Director, Rachelle Goheen, CASA Case Manager, Catherine Kass and Toni Osowski. Not pictured: Lori Radtke, Dr. Fagg, Dunebrook representative.
La Porte Fourth of July Parade - July 4, 2012
1) Executive Director, Karen Bienacki and CASA volunteer, Lorraine Tighe take some much needed time in the shade provided by the La Porte Marching Band truck and teachers and a few bystanders.
2) The casa for CASA House making it’s début in La Porte’s 4th of July parade.
3) Angie Kane’s son dancing with the Jazzersizer girls.
4) A crowd enjoying the parade.
2) The casa for CASA House making it’s début in La Porte’s 4th of July parade.
3) Angie Kane’s son dancing with the Jazzersizer girls.
4) A crowd enjoying the parade.
Michigan City Independence Day Parade - June 30, 2012
La Porte County's Harmony House/CASA was out to raise awareness for the CASA program at the Independence Day Parade in Michigan City, IN on June 30th. CASA Board President, Doug Waters (pictured in the bottom photo), and Executive Director, Karen Biernacki (pictured in the top photo), was there to help showcase the "casa for CASAs" fundraiser event. This house is up for auction at the 18th Annual CASA Wine Tasting Event, November 2, 2012 at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. You can get tickets, for $5 each or 5 for $20. Look under our EVENTS page for more information.
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