CASA supporting children through the end of the year giving campaign
As the end of the year and the holidays approach, there are too many children who aren’t home for the holidays. CASA is trying to…
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CASA holds Pinwheel Garden Ceremony for Child Abuse Prevention Month
CASA of Harrison and Stone Counties planted 56 pinwheels, one for each child currently in the foster care system as of March 1st. Local leaders and…
Hancock County CASA hosted their 9th annual Light of Hope ceremony
Hancock County CASA hosted their ninth annual Light of Hope ceremony tonight to raise awareness for abused and neglected children in our community. Tonight, CASA…
CASA Light of Hope event
Raising awareness for abused and neglected children in our community, CASA is hosting their annual Light of Hope event tonight. News 25’s Sabria Reid has more.
Proclaiming April as Child Abuse Awareness Month
Across Jackson County, proclamations were issued in each coastal city declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. In a council meeting, Gautier Mayor Casey Vaughan and the…
Local business owner gives back to coastal CASA programs
The owner of a well-known local restaurant is giving back to the South Mississippi CASA chapters. Thomas Genin, owner of the Marina Cantina and Blind Tiger, presented matching donation checks…
Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis packs bags for foster kids going to court
The Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis, along with its Interact Club, packed bags for foster children at the new youth court…
Local business owner matching donations for CASA programs around the Coast
For several years, the owner of the Blind Tiger and Marina Cantina has done a matching donation for CASA of Hancock County. However, this year…
CASA holds Grateful for You Banquet in Jackson County
CASA shows their appreciation to their volunteers who make a difference in children’s lives. Guest speakers Senator Brice Wiggins and Judge Sharon Sigalas recognized the impact volunteers…
The Blind Tiger in Bay St. Louis supports Court Appointed Special Advocates of Hancock County
CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, works to provide abused and neglected children with quality advocacy in the court system and to secure a safe, permanent, and nurturing home for them. The Blind Tiger partnered with CASA of Hancock County for…
Jackson County CASA hosts annual Taters for Tots fundraiser
Jackson County CASA hosted their seventh annual "Taters for Tots" fundraiser which helps children get through the court system with unbiased representation. Taters for Tots started off as a way to reach out to the community and…
Witches Weekend to benefit CASA and Lynn Meadows
For three days, Witches on the Gulf Coast will be brewing up some spooky fun for a good cause. The annual Witches Weekend features three events that benefit CASA and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. Thursday, October 22nd is the CASAtume…
CASA expands into Stone County
Court Appointed Special Advocates, also known as CASA, have advocated for more than 2,000 children in 659 cases in Harrison County since the first case was handled by the group back in 2011. Now CASA’s scope of influence will be…
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport: Final Push to Gather Furry Friends for Abused and Neglected Children
It's the final push! Gabrielle Rose and Courtney Jacobs, organizers of a drive to collect stuffed animals for CASA, joined us on News 25 Today to share all the details about this sweet endeavor.
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport holding stuffed animal drive through Feb. 8
The Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport is holding a stuffed animal drive. The group is collecting new and gently used stuffed animals until February 8th. The items collected will be donated to CASA of Mississippi, which will be given to children…
Inaugural Family Reunification Celebration
Hancock County Youth Court, CASA, and Child Protection Services will hold its inaugural Family Reunification Celebration. This event is to celebrate the accomplishments of families who have overcome many challenges, to recognize the vital role community partners like foster parents…
CASA of Hancock County hosts sixth annual Light of Hope
For six years, CASA has put on the Light of Hope event in order to promote awareness of child abuse prevention. This event in Hancock County featured the South Hancock Elementary Choir soothing the audience with songs like “We are…
CASA Light of Hope
In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, CASA plans to spread awareness at the sixth annual Light of Hope community event. News 25’s Jaylon Morris has more.
CASA on the Coast BBQ Fundraiser
The CASA programs of Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson County teamed up with the Saints of the Apocalypse Biker Club to cook for a good cause. The biker club cooked more than 160 pork butts for the fundraiser and all proceeds…
CASA fundraiser
There’s nothing like a hot meal on a chilly evening to start the weekend, especially if it’s for a good cause. Connect Fellowship Church in Gulfport hosted a fundraiser to support the CASA organization. For $40 you could purchase a…
Fully smoked whole pork butt fundraiser
A delicious fundraiser is taking place to help CASA. On Friday, January 25th you can pick up a smoked whole pork butt at 15521 Oak Lane, Gulfport, MS. Pork butts are $40 each. For every pork butt you purchase you…
Judges and "Ordinary" South Mississippians Suit Up to Be CASA Heroes
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, but anyone can suit up and help save the day by taking part in a fundraiser put on by CASA of Jackson County. Superheroes for Casa is set for Tues., Sept. 11, from…
CASA Stars of Hope Banquet
With April being Child Abuse Prevention Month, Jackson County CASA is honoring their many volunteer advocates and bringing awareness with an appreciation banquet. It’s called celebrating stars of hope, it’s making a difference one child at a time. Keynote Speaker…
Fourteen mile walk benefits CASA
A sea of green marched along Highway 90 this morning for a very special cause. Over 30 participants walked about 14 miles to raise money and awareness for CASA in South Mississippi. Half started in Pass Christian and the other…