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CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties – Promise of Hope Luncheo

April 3rd was the date for CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties’ Promise of Hope Luncheon at the Ritz Charles. Proceeds from the event will support CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties’ work as advocates for abused and neglected children under court protection and help provide more Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers.

Also featured in the May 31, 2014 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Tracie Lansing Photography

Susan Osten and Andrea Bernica
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Lois Rice, CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties; Barbara Fay, Reverend Ted Pierce and Amorita Johnson

 

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