Entries by Amanda Desmarais

CASA of NH Welcomes 22 New Volunteer Advocates

The second training session of 2024 was completed in early April, and CASA of New Hampshire is excited to welcome 22 new volunteer advocates from across the state. The training, which took place in March and April, was held virtually. Please join us in congratulating Marsha, Julie, Kathleen, John G., Brian, Suzie, Ellen, Sheree, Marianne, […]

CASA of New Hampshire Raises More Than $51,000 at the 5th On Tap for CASA Event

  Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire is happy to announce another successful On Tap for CASA event held at New England’s Tap House Grille in Hooksett. Begun in 2017, On Tap for CASA is a 10-hour barstool marathon where teams of 5-10 compete in games and friendly competition to be crowned either […]

CASA of NH Graduates 26 New Advocates

The first training of the new year is complete, and CASA of New Hampshire is thrilled to welcome 26 new volunteer advocates from across the state. The training, which took place in January and February, was held virtually. Please join us in congratulating Nadine, Dale, Mila, Kayla, Amy, Andrea, Kari, Sarah, Janet, Rob, Debbie, Jill, […]

Creative Fundraising: Christmas Décor of Southern NH

To kick off this year’s annual year-end campaign, Christmas Décor of Southern NH owner Dan Bernard proposed a unique incentive to donate: Everyone who contributed at least $100 before November 30 was eligible to enter a drawing to have his company design and install holiday lighting and decorations at their home. Additionally, they also generously […]

Donor Spotlight: Day’s Jewlers

Day’s Jewelers has been a significant supporter of CASA of New Hampshire since our partnership began in 2020. During our virtual CASA Cares that year, they joined as a Guardian sponsor, donating a pair of diamond earrings for the auction. Day’s has continued to demonstrate their generosity by providing a beautiful piece of jewelry to […]

Donor Spotlight: The Brophy Family

Steve Brophy and his wife, Janeece, are longtime supporters of CASA of New Hampshire. Steve and Janeece first learned about CASA when a neighbor introduced them to Marty Sink, CASA’s president and CEO. After attending an event and hearing from two judges who spoke highly of CASA advocates and the reports they prepare for the […]

CASA of New Hampshire Graduated 144 New Advocates in 2023

CASA of New Hampshire, a nonprofit that trains volunteer guardians ad litem to advocate for children experiencing abuse and neglect, graduated 144 new advocates in calendar year 2023. Last year, CASA of NH held virtual, in-person and debuted a new format of training that combined a virtual class with guided study on participants’ own time. […]

2023 Director’s Award

The Director’s Award is given to an individual (or individuals) who has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to supporting and promoting CASA of New Hampshire. It recognizes those who have had significant and far-reaching impact in regard to advancing CASA of NH’s work on a variety of levels. The Meyers Family The Meyers family, Larry and […]