Heart of Missouri CASA

Heart of Missouri CASA recently won the very first non-profit of the year award from the Columbia Chamber of Commerce! Kelly Hill, executive director, and board member Chris Horn, are here to talk about all the good this organization does for the children in our community. November 28, 2024

Heart of Missouri CASA's mission is looking out for children in foster care, but they can't do that with volunteer advocates like you to be their "constant." Angela Carson, director of development, says what they really need are more men to help out, men like Darren Day. He's on his second case. Find out more about an upcoming fundraiser at Pierpont General Store on today's show! September 23, 2024

Make plans now to attend Voices of Columbia, Heart of Missouri CASA's "signature" event, on June 9th at Logboat Brewery in Columbia! CASA community engagement director Casey Twidwell says it's "something you can bring the kids to and just have a really nice afternoon." May 24, 2024

Heart of Missouri CASA is hosting their annual 'Voices of Columbia' fundraiser in a new location this year! ANGELA CARSON and KELLY HILL tell us how the money raised (the goal is $50K!) will be spent. Also, LINDA REED BROWN invites everyone to the 65th annual Olivet Christian Church barbecue/fundraiser, happening June 10th in Columbia! Proceeds benefit a small number of local early-childhood learning centers. (5:35) May 23, 2023

Each year, Heart of Missouri CASA uses the month of April to educate and inform the public on the impact abuse and neglect has on the foster care system in our community, and to encourage anyone listening to become an advocate. April National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. Guest: KELLY HILL | Also, League of Women Voters president MARILYN McLEOD invites everyone to attend a special event tomorrow on Zoom, co-sponsored by the Daniel Boone Regional Library. Missouri School of Journalism professor Kathy Kiely will discuss the Sunshine Law. Registration is required. (4:45) April 11, 2022

'Pippin' actors WYATT LOGAN and BEN MILLER tell us about their characters and when and how you can come see them on stage at Capital City Productions in Jefferson City! Also, KELLY HILL invites everyone to 'Voices of Columbia', a singing competition "with a twist" that doubles as a fundraiser for Heart of Missouri CASA. (4:00) June 7, 2021

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