2023 Children Served

By Locality

  • Amherst
  • Appomattox
  • Bedford
  • Campbell
  • Lynchburg
  • Nelson
  • Amherst
  • Appomattox
  • Bedford
  • Campbell
  • Lynchburg
  • Nelson

By Age

  • Birth - Age 5
  • Ages 6-11
  • Ages 12-15
  • Ages 16-17
  • Ages 18+
  • Birth - Age 5
  • Ages 6-11
  • Ages 12-15
  • Ages 16-17
  • Ages 18+
 
 
 
 
 

Children who have experienced abuse or neglect have better outcomes when they have a CASA volunteer on their case.

Studies show:

 
 
 
 
“Continuing to support Madison was more than helping her find a place to live; It was about helping her create a home.”
— Angela, CASA Volunteer

Madison’s Story:
A Tale of Unwavering Advocacy

Madison was only 11 when she entered the Foster Care System. As each of her siblings found new homes and the promise of a brighter future, Madison bounced from foster home to foster home, unable to find a permanent family. The revolving door of people in her life left her skeptical when Angela, her CASA Volunteer, was appointed to her case. But Angela was patient and took on the responsibility of amplifying Madison’s voice. Angela attended Madison’s school meetings, listened to her frustrations, and advocated for services that would allow her to thrive. After 7 long years of foster care, Madison aged out of the system, stepping into a world that felt uncertain and lonely.

However, Angela's commitment didn't waver. Instead, she encouraged Madison to enroll in "Fostering Futures," a voluntary program designed to guide young adults like her toward a brighter future. Madison, hesitant but trusting Angela's judgment, entered the program and requested that Angela continue to be her CASA Volunteer. Angela agreed, continuing to offer guidance on aspects of independent life such as managing credit cards, securing housing, and navigating the intricacies of taxes. Madison embraced Angela's advice with determination and diligence. Today, she stands triumphant—a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with a place to call her own.

Next year, Madison will age out of the Fostering Futures program and will no longer have an assigned CASA Volunteer. Yet, Angela will forever be more than an advocate; she is a mentor and a friend to Madison, and they will continue to stay connected.

Note: All names have been changed to protect the identities of the children and families for whom we advocate.

 

Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Congratulations to Joe Goude!


2023 Dale H. Harris Hall of Fame Award Recipient

Since joining the board in 2017, Joe has been an invaluable asset to CASA. As an employee of Beacon Credit Union, Joe has tirelessly leveraged his connections and influence to secure tens of thousands of dollars in crucial funding for CASA, enabling us to further our mission and support the vulnerable children in our community. Joe has also been actively involved on a personal level, exemplifying true dedication by delivering meals to our volunteers in training. His long-standing commitment to CASA is evident in his roles as board secretary for many years, and his current position as the board vice president, where he continues to demonstrate exemplary leadership and commitment to our cause. Joe Goude is a true champion for CASA, and his exceptional contributions make him highly deserving of this prestigious honor.

 
 
 
 
 

  • Octavia Starbuck (18)

  • Pam Ferrell (15)
    Al Gorman (12)
    Sarah Glass (10)
    Cliff Fuqua (10)

  • Lisa Boman (9)
    Kassie Gada (8)
    Rachel Mullins (8)
    Mark Rushing (6)
    Patricia Yoder (6)
    Sharon Walker (6)

  • Marilyn Gilbert (4)
    Sarah Brunson (4)
    Teresa Gillette (4)
    Priscilla Harlan (4)
    Gloria Braxton (4)
    Tracey Reichard (4)
    Becky Scott (3)
    Lucy Rau (3)
    Virginia Day (3)
    Elisa Calvo Tone (3)
    Patti Kese (3)
    Jamie Campbell (3)
    Melissa Batman (3)
    Tim Player (3)

  • Megan Chittum (2)
    Michael Chittum (2)
    Mary Dawn Slagle (2)
    Robyn Troyer (2)
    Monique Minnick (2)
    Kami Scott (2)
    Genevieve Weaver (2)
    Barbara Roth (2)
    Pam Cain (2)
    Carrie Dodge (2)
    Rex Hammond (2)
    Becky Bray (2)
    Caroline Esuary (2)
    Bill Gribbin (2)
    Wistar Nelligan (2)
    Jarrah Vance (1)
    Steve Mills (1)
    Anne Landseidel (1)
    Coretha Loughridge (1)
    Corey Hayes (1)
    Thomas Skinner (1)
    Kelli Greenslade (1)
    Benjamin Brown (1)
    Susan Amonette (1)
    Buck Romero (1)
    Alissa Romero (1)
    Terrie Tollerson (1)
    Valerie Dufort (1)
    Marty Watts (1)
    Dewayne Smith (1)
    Megan Sawyer (1)
    Ben Reeves (1)
    Abigail Penner(1)
    Deborah Gleason (1)
    Joanne Newman (1)
    Wendy Brubaker (1)
    Sydnah Kingrea (1)
    Rachel den Boef (1)
    Morgan den Boef (1)
    Crystal Price (1)
    De'Vante Wood (1)
    Gail Briceland (<1)
    Kenneth Shultz (<1)
    Abbey Bogert (<1)
    Meg McCann (<1)
    Ashley Goff (<1)
    Theresa Bryan (<1)
    Karen Ryan (<1)
    Robert Weaver(<1)
    Norma Kines (<1)

 
 
 

Newbie Award Winners


Ben Brown, Deborah Gleason, Kelli Greenslade, Rex Hammond, Steve Mills, Marty Watts

This award goes to the volunteers who were recently inducted and who have gone above and beyond in their role to advocate for children. Each advocate manager nominates one or more volunteers annually.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

In 2022, we launched a new program called CASA Sidekicks to allow volunteers to help our program without the time commitment it takes to be a volunteer advocate. The CASA Sidekicks program allows anyone to support our organization in a variety of ways such as scanning case files, assisting with mailings, hanging posters in the community, and stuffing bags for events. We are grateful for all of our CASA Sidekicks!

CASA Sidekicks

Cathy Ewing | Taylor Smelser | Mary Ann Hoss | Rodney Bradley | Jessica Bradley | Darrell Wargo
Kelly Terrell | Heather Allen | Debbie Bowman | Otis Whigham | Barry Stephens | Mickey Chappelle | Ashley Harris
Faith Towles | Shana Reusser | Donna Nichols

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, we held our 3rd annual CASA Blanca Gala at the historic Virginian Hotel. Thank you to our sponsors, donors, attendees, speakers, and auction item winners for helping us raise more than $81,000 for our mission!

 
 
 

Our Fore the Kids Charity Golf Tournament, sponsored by Beacon Credit Union, was held Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Ivy Hill Golf Club in collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Virginia. We had a morning and afternoon round with 200 golfers, raising $50,000 to support both nonprofits. We are so grateful to each sponsor, golfer, supporter, and volunteer!

 
 
 

The 9th annual CASA Superhero Run was held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 in downtown Lynchburg on Percival's Island Trail. More than 700 runners and walkers participated in the 5K and 1 mile kids fun run, raising more than $80,000 for our mission! More than 140 volunteers came out to ensure everyone had a SUPER and safe time at the race. We are so grateful to all of our participants, volunteers, and sponsors for making this event possible.

 
 
 
 
 

It would be impossible for our organization to thrive without you! Please note that every effort was made to ensure all of our valued donors have been listed correctly. If any corrections need to be made, please contact info@cvcasa.org.

  • United Way of Central Virginia
    Victims of Crime Act
    Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services

  • Centra Health
    M4K Lynchburg

  • Beacon Credit Union
    Bedford County
    City of Lynchburg
    Lynchburg Moose Lodge No. 715
    Pacific Life Foundation
    The Al Stroobants Foundation
    Walter Payne Foundation

  • Anonymous
    Bedford Community Health Foundation
    Branch Group
    Campbell County
    Centra Health, Inc.
    CMA’s Honda of Lynchburg
    Erin Cleveland Events
    Foster Fuels, Inc.
    Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation
    J&E Berkley Foundation
    Moore's Charitable Foundation
    Pinnacle Financial Partners
    Schewel Charitable Foundation
    Simplimatic Automation
    Watt Foster Family Foundation
    Wells Fargo

  • Amherst County
    Anonymous
    Bald Guy & Associates
    Bank of the James
    Boxley Materials Company
    CloudFit
    Education and Research Foundation, Inc.
    Tom & Nancy Eppes
    Genworth Financial
    Kairos Counseling
    Amy & Eric Lingenfelter
    Lynchburg Regional Airport
    Minnie & Bernard Lane Foundation
    Nelson County
    OrthoVirginia
    Plymale Foundation
    Reggie & Pat Pugh
    Resurrection Catholic Church
    Southeastern Media
    T5Group
    United Bank
    United Way of Central Virginia Donor Designations
    Briana Valone
    Randy Woods

  • Anonymous
    Appomattox County
    Belvac Production Machinery
    Kevin Birnbaum
    Bloom by Doyle
    Rad & Fran Briley
    Doug and Nancy Brockman
    Jann & Todd Brown
    Budget Blinds of Vinton
    BWXT
    Castle Lighting
    Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics of Lynchburg
    Commercial Water Works, Inc
    CSE, Inc.
    Martin Day
    Johnny & Kelli Diaz
    Beth & Tim Groover
    Hanwha Azdel
    Hobbs & Associates
    Thomas Hobbs III
    Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc.
    Rebecca Jackson
    James River Media
    Nathan Joseph
    Erica Kerns
    Liberty Club Sports
    Lynchburg Garage Door
    Lynchburg Hillcats
    Master Engineers & Designers
    Member One Federal Credit Union
    Ms. Pat Merryman
    Minnie & Bernard Lane Foundation
    Mission House Coffee, LLC
    Stacey & Brian Moody
    Moore & Giles, Inc.
    Nelligan Insulation Inc
    Nelson County Community Fund
    Rachele Novak
    Old Dominion Box Company Foundation, Inc.
    Morgan Osbourn
    Pettyjohn, Wood, & White, Inc
    Poke E Joes
    Robert & Rebecca Politzer
    Presbytery of the Peaks
    Elizabeth Pumphrey
    Rehabilitation Associates of Central Virginia
    Lorna & Ricky Rexrode
    Sam Moore Furniture
    Kevin & Sarah Saunders
    Mr. Marc Schewel
    Schewels Home
    Daniel Scott
    Service Printing
    St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
    Starbucks
    Tharp Funeral Home
    The Standard
    Versant Dental, PLLC
    Virginia Business Systems
    Virginia Eagle Distributing Company, LLC
    VSC Fire & Security
    Elaine & Henri Weems
    YMCA of Central Virginia
    James Youngblood

  • Anonymous
    Backdrop Bedford
    Diane Baker
    Lea Barksdale
    Dave Basten
    Bedford Area Family YMCA
    Mr. & Mrs. Albert Billingsly
    BMS Direct
    Grant & Katie Clements
    Ross & Erin Cleveland
    Clubhouse Sports Bar and Grill
    Collaborative Health Partners
    Cort & Sarah Comfort
    Buddy & Cindy Cook
    Crossroads Family Dentistry Crosswhite Athletic Club
    Crosswhite Family Dentistry PLLC
    DnD Land Holding
    Dodson Bros Exterminating Co, Inc
    Equip FM
    Express Lane/Heas Energy
    Fastsigns
    Finly Corporation
    Cindy & Mike Forren
    Framatome Inc.
    Freedom First Credit Union
    Gentry Locke
    RJ Goodwin
    Graves Mill Storage
    Dr. Darlene Holland
    Kings Dominion
    Robert Kraft
    Mr. and Mrs. Robert & Melody Kraft
    Kramer & Lee
    Lynchburg Ready Mix Concrete Co., Inc
    Lynchburg YMCA
    The Mike Show/Radio 434
    Mission Thrift
    Monkee Joe's
    Moore's Country Store
    Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Newmark
    Thomas & Ellen Nygaard
    Helen Petrill
    Presbyterian Women- Presbytery of the Peaks
    Matt Ramstead
    Reserve Tasting Room & Lounge
    Alec & Karin Rooney
    Sarah Girten Saunders Interior Design
    Saunders Wallcovering
    Ty Smith
    Southern Air
    Greg & Octavia Starbuck
    Allison & James Stronza
    Lorraine Taylor
    Total Wine
    Lauren Utz
    F. Rogers Vaden
    Sue Wright

  • Ashby's Plumbing
    Anonymous
    Bee Hotel
    The Bice Law Group
    Andrea Brannon
    Brockman Drinkard & Pennington, PC
    Jay & Paula Burnett
    H. Francis Bush
    Campbell Insurance
    Joseph Childress
    Jonna Clarkson
    Maridee Cleland
    Terri Cornwell
    Mr. & Mrs. George Dawson
    Ms. Rosa DeLoatch
    F. Read Hopkins Pediatric Associates, Inc.
    Ferguson Portable Toilets
    Frank Good Builders
    Kassie Gada
    Harris Tire
    Jeanette Hatcher
    Frank Holsinger
    Brendan Horner
    Innovative Catering
    IP Data Systems
    Isabella's Inc.
    Ivy Hill Golf Club
    Grace Jones
    Ryan Kirkpatrick - Edward Jones
    Kroger
    Michael Largen
    LG Flint
    Donald & Nancy Livingston
    Abe Loper
    LT Creative
    Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance
    Mahones
    Lee Martin
    Nikki McVey
    George Meeks, Jr.
    Mark Miller
    Victor Millner
    Grady Mills
    Leslie Morris
    Dr. & Mrs. Paul Mudrick
    Seth & Jen Mullen
    Daniel & Susan Murphy
    New Covenant Schools
    Eve & Brent Noel
    Paul & Ellie O'Hara
    One Way Out Escape Room
    Orthodontic Arts
    Pavia Salon
    Alison Petit-Dalton & Company, Inc Realtors
    Ms. Leslie Phillips
    Pool Foolin, LLC
    Poplar Grove
    Randy Precious
    Proforma
    Dr. & Mrs. Charles Pryor, Jr
    Quirk
    Richard Gilman Law
    Rise Up Climbing
    Deborah Sadowski
    James Schaner
    Scott Insurance, Inc.
    Tim Senter
    Andrew & Liza Shields
    Katie Smith
    Ransom Smith
    Stifel
    Mr. & Mrs. Walker Sydnor, Jr
    The Idea Center
    Third Street Brewing, LLC
    Thompson-Brooks Insurance
    United Way of Roanoke Valley Virginia Crossing Hotel
    Stephanie Ward
    WIntergreen

  • Afton Mountain Winery
    Annie Agnew
    Anne Alfieri
    Anonymous
    AmazonSmile Foundation
    Amherst Presbyterian Church
    George Beam
    Nancy Becker
    Birdies
    Blue Ridge BBQ
    Bower Center for the Arts
    Patricia Bower
    Deborah Bowman
    Rodney Bradley
    Gloria Braxton
    Drs. Robert &Teresa Brennan
    Teri & Mike Brooks
    Brookville Timberlake Lions Club
    Gregg Brown
    Richard Buck
    Ron and LaDonna Carlile
    Cindee's Nail Salon
    City National Bank
    George Cohen
    Paul Conroy
    Cotton at Riverside
    Davidson, Doyle & Hilton, LLP
    Myra Dendy
    Depot Grille
    Mrs. Marge Dillard
    East Coast Wings
    Electric Co. Art
    Mr. & Mrs. John Faris
    First Aid Beauty
    Mr. & Mrs. Don Friedewald
    GFWC Bedford Womans Club
    Teresa Gillette
    Al Gorman
    Ash & Jackie Gorman
    Debra Griffin
    Mr. Ted Harris
    Angelina & Corey Hartzler
    Brie Hayden
    Beth Hoel
    Mary Ann Hoss
    Jennifer & Samuel Huffman
    David & Fran Inge
    Jersey Mike's Subs
    JLW Enterprises, Inc
    Wendell Johnson & Dr. Kathie Carwile
    Glenn & Peggy Jones
    Beverley Jordan
    Anna Joseph
    Cindy Kalkomey
    Carla Kennedy
    Nicholas Kesler
    Tim King, Jr.
    Kingrea Built
    Andrea Kittrell
    Darryn & Caitlin Lamb
    Liberty University
    Katherine Ludwig
    Mariner's Landing
    Mark Speake Art
    McAlister's Deli
    Mr. & Mrs. Charles McDowell, III
    Stephanie Meadows
    Nicholas Meyer
    Mr. & Mrs. Manfred Mibus
    Milano's
    Mobile P.A. Productions
    Norman Moon
    Jennifer Moore
    Jim Moran
    Timby and Uday Mukherjee
    NB Handy Company
    Neighbors Place
    Wendy Newcomb
    Jay Parker
    Mr. Bruce Pearson
    Pins and Aces
    Paul & Kelly Pittman
    Anthony Pugh
    Shereen Ramos
    Mr. & Mrs. George Ramsey, Jr
    Ryan & Brittany Raybuck
    Repose Massage
    Frank & Leslie Rocco
    Traci Sargent
    Andrew & Holly Shumate
    Thomas & Abby Skinner
    Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Smith
    Meredith Ryan Smith
    John Stafford
    Barry & Monica Stephens
    Charles Stone
    Jeff Stover
    Mike Takacs
    Texas Roadhouse
    Donna Tibbs
    Faith and Luke Towles
    True Healing Massage
    Melissa Turner
    Gary Urquhart
    The Virginian Hotel
    Darrell Wargo
    Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Warwick
    Phyllis Webb
    Wilderness Canoe
    John & Lynn Wilson
    Scott and Tabitha Worley
    Izzi & Cole Young
    John Young

  • Ruth Adkins
    Steve Alexander
    Bob Alvis
    Ada-Marie Aman
    Amherst County Teachers Association
    Marquita Annette
    Anonymous
    Apocalypse
    Ballard Brewery
    Christina Barth
    Beales
    Benjamin's
    Beyond the Surface Tattoo Makeup
    Traci Blido
    Katharine Bloodworth
    Amber Bond
    Danielle Boroski
    Becky Bray
    Kevin Burnette
    Jodie Chandler
    Stephen Cook
    Gail Copelan
    Hope Corizzo
    Travis Cox
    Destiny Dagenhart
    Jasmine Desire
    Yu Qin Dong
    Muriel Dowell
    Avery Ducharme
    Duck Donuts
    Kimberly Dyke-Harsley
    Seth Dykeman
    Emily Eby
    Electric Co. Bistro
    Cathy & Kenny Ewing
    Ael Fenchurch
    Jessica Filko
    Ryan Ford
    Fur Kidz
    Kelly Geanous
    Nick Gillan
    Lisa Giri
    Sarah Girten
    Donald Glasser
    Ash Gorman
    Emily Hamilton
    Donna & Timothy Handy
    Mr. & Mrs. James "Chip" Harvey, Jr.
    Clarise Hicks
    Laura Hoagland Keith
    Caroline Hoover
    In the Zone, LLC
    Victoria Irving
    Caitlin Jack
    Chris Johnson
    Jordan Johnson
    Angel Johnson-Brebner
    Abdul Kareem
    Ula Kauppi
    Becky Keaton
    Rebecca Keaton
    Kristi Kelley
    Beverly Kephart
    Patti Kese
    Sydnah Kingrea
    Verna Lamb
    Jeanne Landis
    Lindsay Layne
    Kevin Ledoux
    Liberty Station
    London Salt Spa
    Loose Shoe Brewing Company
    Hannah Loper
    Dr. & Mrs. Remo Lotano
    Brandon Lupo
    Lynchburg Salsa
    Courtney McCloskey
    Jess McCray
    Nicholas & Ashleigh Meyer
    Microsoft Rewards / Give with Bing Allison Misiano
    J. Leyburn Mosby, Jr.
    Mucho
    National D-Day Memorial Foundation
    Network for Good
    Kathryn Overstreet
    Teresa Overstreet
    Tony Pace
    Greg Patrick
    Joan Phelps
    Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyards
    Kelly Pope
    Marianne Powell
    Stephen Preite
    Dylan Prevost
    Richard Pusey
    Marc & Danielle Regan
    Megan & Ryan Reynolds
    Phyllis Roach
    Nathan Roberts
    Carolyn Ross
    Barbara Roth
    Melissa Sargent
    Ruth Sargent
    Diamond Sciequan
    Terri Sibley
    Jack & Sharon Simone
    David Simpson
    Carole Skelly
    Linda Smith
    Mark Smith
    Ms. Kathryn Sparhawk
    Leslie Sprouse
    Starr Hill
    Steph's Bubbles and Bows
    Preston Stewart
    Hillary Stiff
    Gabrielle Swisher
    Melissa Templeton
    Thermo Fish
    Three Roads Brewery
    Sarah Torres
    DeWayne Towe
    Town Kitchen & Provisions
    Ashley Rae & Jeremy Vaughan
    The Vibe Studio
    Jessica Wade
    Clarence Watkins
    Melissa West
    Alex Whitehurst
    Williard Widrick
    Stefanie Williams
    Amanda Winks
    Kathryn Yarzebinski

 

2023 Blair Moseley Corporate Excellence Award Recipients

Pinnacle Financial Partners and Bald Guy & Associates

This award was established in 2017 in memory of former CASA board member, Blair Moseley. The award honors the legacy Blair left to CASA of Central Virginia. With a clear vision of the future and the need to secure funding and ensure sustainability, Blair helped to establish the Heart and Sole Shoe Market.

Through her connections in the shoe industry and with Consolidated Shoe Company, the first shoe sale was held in the spring of 1999 and brought in $6,000. The event continued to grow and one year brought in a record-setting $86,000. Although the event was retired in 2022, it will remain Blair’s legacy for CASA. We are grateful for Blair's vision and for Consolidated Shoe Company's support through the years, which raised nearly $1 million for our mission.

Each year, this award is given to the companies and organizations that have gone above and beyond to support our mission and assist in efforts toward long-term financial sustainability for our program.

2023 Philanthropist of the Year Award Recipients


Henri and Elaine Weems

This award was established in 2017 to honor an individual donor who has made a significant investment in the long-term financial sustainability of our program.

 
 

Champions for Change

Annie Agnew | Anonymous | Dave Basten | Nancy Becker | Al & Lisa Billingsly | Debbie Bowman | Rad & Fran Briley | Jann & Todd Brown | Jay & Paula Burnett | Cort & Sarah Comfort | Rosa DeLoatch | Kelli & Johnny Diaz | Dr. Darlene Holland | Brendan & Rachel Horner | Rebecca Jackson | Nate Joseph
Erica Kerns | Amy & Eric Lingenfelter | Nikki McVey | Stacey & Brian Moody | Dr. & Mrs. Paul Mudrick | Seth & Jenn Mullen | Reggie & Pat Pugh
Elizabeth Pumphrey | Matt & Mercedes Ramstead | Alec & Karin Rooney | Kevin & Sarah Girten Saunders | Andrew & Liza Shields | John Stafford
Barry & Monica Stephens | Allison & James Stronza | Lauren Utz | Steph Ward

 

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