Volunteers for Youth Justice: CASA Secures Grant Funds to Transform Meeting Space for Enhanced Child Advocacy

Arcadia CASA is thrilled to receive the Pledge 10 grant from Jonesboro Bank. This generous funding is set to elevate our meeting room facilities, a critical hub for child advocacy work. The challenges we've faced, including unstable furniture, a shortage of laptops, outdated training materials, and a sporadically functioning refrigerator, have hindered our ability to conduct essential activities in this space. 

Thanks to the newly secured grant, we are now able to procure new equipment, upgrade furniture, and enhance the refrigerator, creating a revitalized meeting room environment. This transformation will not be merely cosmetic; it will equip CASA advocates with the essential tools needed for productive meetings and training sessions. The upgraded space will also serve as a secure haven for foster parents to bring children for visitations, amplifying our impact within the community. The ripple effect extends beyond our organization, fostering collaborations with key partners such as DCFS, FINS (Families in Need of Care), Lions Club, Arcadia Literature Club, CASA bingo, Service Club meetings, and more.

Arcadia CASA extends heartfelt gratitude to Jonesboro State Bank for their unwavering support through the Pledge 10 grant. This generous contribution propels our mission of advocating and assisting children in need, making a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve.