CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties – Promise of Hope
April 4th was the date for CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties’ Promise of Hope Luncheon at the Ritz Charles. Michelle Privette shared her story of how her Court Appointed Special Advocate, Columbus Heard; helped her to change her life. Lenore Hammer received the 2013 Promise of Hope Award. Proceeds from the event support CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties’ mission to empower abused and neglected children with a volunteer’s voice in court by seeking a safe and permanent home for each child.
Also featured in the May 4th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Tracie Lansing Photography
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Pastor Marion Ray, Lauren Albin and Megan Hosterman, honorees; with Amorita Johnson and Nina Kimbrough-Smith, CASA |
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Jason Cole, board president; with Stephanie Cole | Norma Brooks with Sheryl Bushnell |
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Chance Phillippe, Michelle Privette, guest speaker; and Renee Walters and Rob Walters |
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Deb Newton, Donna Hardy and Valera Jefferson |
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(Seated) Byron Price, Keith Stanley, Pat Cullinan, and Mike Cullinan (standing) Jack Winne |
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Becky DeNight, Robert Tormohlen and Donetta Kirkman |
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