CASA For Children, Inc.

10/10/2026

What a night!

As we reflect on our 25th Anniversary Dinner, we are so grateful for our friends, colleagues, volunteers, sponsors and supporters who attended. This event was an opportunity to pause and reflect on the collective work that has brought CASA to this milestone.

Thank you to Honorable Judge James P. Mazzone, Reverend Kenneth Hardway, Kayla Gray, and Shanna Gray for their part in the evening.

Our Honorees of the evening:
2023 WVCASA Volunteer of the year - Fred Rentschler
2024 WVCASA Judge of the Year- David J. Sims
2025 WVCASA CPS of the Year- Jacki Volkman

Legacy Award Recipients:
Carrie White
Fred Rentschler
Marshall County Commission

Thank you to our sponsors of the evening:
Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union
Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Experts
McKenzie Riedel Wealth Management
Happy Tails - Paw it Forward

A special thank you to Essington Creative for their heartfelt video highlighting the difference a CASA can make.

Our intern, Tatum Severe, prepared a slideshow of pictures celebrating 25 years of swearing in, volunteer activities and fundraisers. We appreciate the countless hours she put into this project.

Shout out to our Anniversary Committee for bringing a vision together and putting on a wonderful evening:
Angie Curfman, Heidi Kossuth, Paula Larance, Patricia McFadden, Kristen Paynter, Linda Reeves, Carrie White.

To our Executive Director, Susan Harrison. We could not be more proud of your accomplishments and commitment to this program for the past 18 years. Without your dedication, passion and vision- this program would not be what it is today.

25 Years. Countless Voices. One Mission.✨

10/08/2026

Go visit Rylee and Tatum at the Opportunity Fair at West Liberty University today from 11-1!

10/07/2026

💙 Thank You, Altmeyer Funeral Homes! 💙

We are so grateful to Altmeyer Funeral Homes for being a Friend of CASA Sponsor of our 25th Anniversary Dinner and for always finding a way to support CASA for Children and our events.

We are especially thankful for Randi, a volunteer, who continues to make sure our mission is shared and supported. Thank you, Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Randi, for continuing to stand behind CASA and the children we serve! 💙

10/06/2026

💙 Thank You to Our Friend of CASA Sponsor! 💙

We are so grateful to McKenzie Riedel Wealth Management for supporting CASA for Children as a Friend of CASA Sponsor of our 25th Anniversary Dinner!

Their connection to CASA runs deep. One of their employees is a former CASA volunteer who continues to look for meaningful ways to support the children and mission she cares about—including choosing CASA as the recipient of her office’s “Jeans Day” donations! 👖💙

We are incredibly thankful for supporters who understand that advocacy doesn’t have to end when volunteering does. There are countless ways to continue making a difference, and every contribution helps CASA continue to be a voice for children in foster care.

For Tickets: https://ow.ly/HVtf50ZPpmG

Thank you, McKenzie Riedel Wealth Management, for being a Friend of CASA and for continuing to show up for children in our community!

10/05/2026

💙 Thank You to Our Hope Sponsor! 💙

We are grateful to Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union for supporting CASA for Children as a Hope Sponsor of our 25th Anniversary Dinner!

Their commitment to our mission goes beyond financial support—two Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union employees are also CASA volunteers, giving their time and heart to advocate for children in foster care. We are incredibly thankful for community partners who don’t just support our mission, but live it.

For 25 years, CASA for Children has brought together volunteers, community partners, donors, and advocates with one shared purpose: to protect children and help ensure every child has a voice.

For Tickets:🎟️
https://ow.ly/aZch50ZPplh

Thank you, Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union, for helping us celebrate 25 years of advocacy and for being part of the work ahead! 💙

10/05/2026

💙 Thank You to Our Table Sponsors! 💙

Our 25th Anniversary Dinner is a celebration of 25 years of advocacy, hope, and standing up for children—and we couldn’t celebrate this milestone without the incredible support of our community.

We are so grateful to our Table Sponsors for investing in CASA for Children and helping make this special evening possible. Your generosity allows us to bring people together to celebrate the volunteers, supporters, partners, and advocates who have helped make a difference in the lives of children across our communities.

Thank you for being part of the CASA family and for helping us celebrate 25 years of making a difference for children. 💙

Carrie White and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Experts
Terri Lindsey and Happy Tails Paw It Forward
Angie Curfman and Craig Heryford

10/03/2026

Come join us, and several local nonprofit agencies, for Crockpots & Connections on Wednesday, October 14 from 5–7 PM at St. Jude’s Catholic Church Parish Hall in Glen Dale!

We’ll have a healthy crockpot cooking demonstration with taste testing, easy and affordable dinner ideas, local organizations sharing resources, and door prizes. All families and community members are welcome! Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP by October 7 using the QR code on the flyer or by calling the Marshall County FRN at 304-845-3300.

10/03/2026

Do you have a heart for helping others? We have many children in need of a supporting and caring adult. Apply today to start your journey as a CASA.

Need more information before applying? Visit our website at wvcasaforchildren.org for more information and frequently asked questions.

Make a difference in your community. Help Change a Child’s Story.

10/02/2026

Today two of our newly trained CASA Volunteers, Melissa Mansuetto and Sarah Hart, were sworn in by Judge Sims. We are excited to have them as part of our CASA family. Please help us give them a warm welcome💙

Interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer? Find more information on our website wvcasaforchildren.org.

Our next round of training begins on October 13th. Are you ready to take the first step to become a CASA Volunteer?

10/02/2026

Welcome to our team Melissa and Sarah!!

CASA welcomes 2 new volunteers to advocate for children in the foster care and legal systems. Full story in the comments.