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More than 500 children in Central Virginia were given a voice when it counted most last year. Will you make a difference for the next child?
Speak up for a child. A child has rights, we fight for them. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are specially trained volunteers appointed by a J&DR court judge to speak up for abused or neglected children involved in the court system. Help an abused or neglected child through foster care and the courts. Volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate.
Call 434-528-2552 today for more information about CASA,
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13TH ANNUAL HEART AND SOLE SHOE MARKETAPRIL 13 & 14, 2012Thank You!!
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Volunteer Appreciation Week:In observance of National Volunteer Week, CASA of Central Virginia would like to thank our CASA Volunteers for their commitment and service to our program and the abused and neglected children in our communities. CASA Volunteers will be recognized at our annual volunteer appreciation event on May 30th at Lynchburg College. | |||
Congratulations to the winners of the Shoe Sale Art Contest:Students in kindergarten through fifth grade in the Lynchburg City Schools and James River Day School were invited to participate in the Heart and Sole Shoe Market Art Contest. Entries were judged on originality and creativity. The winners were recognized and prizes awarded at the Preview Party. The winners in kindergarten and first grade:
The winners in second and third grade:
The winners in fourth and fifth grade:
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Blue Ribbon CampaignIn Virginia, the blue ribbon is a symbol of the need for everyone to be the best they can be when it comes to the wellbeing of children. The blue ribbon campaign is also a memorial to children who have been touched by abuse and neglect.For over twenty years, the blue ribbon has become widely recognized as a national symbol of child abuse awareness. This movement began in the spring of 1989 when a concerned grandmother, Bonnie Finney of Norfolk, VA, decided to take a stand against child abuse after her grandson's death. Her three-year-old grandson, Michael Wayne "Bubba" Dickerson, was killed by his mother's boyfriend. His death gave Bonnie the strength to encourage others to help in the fight against child abuse and neglect. She tied a blue ribbon to her van as a symbol to the community of her personal commitment to stop child abuse. Bonnie is another example of how one person can make a difference. The spirit of her Blue Ribbon campaign grew until it spread across the nation. In Bonnie's own words, "The blue ribbon serves as a constant reminder to fight for protection for our children. We must protect our most precious gift of all...our children. Please wear a blue ribbon...put one on your car...give one to your friends...tell them what it means...you may save a child's life!" | |||
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