COLUMBUS, Ohio-Throughout the winter season of 2023 and 2024, Ohio CASA and county programs garnered attention through various news stories. These included efforts to inform communities about the need for CASA volunteers, such as discussions with media outlets like WFMJ and NBC4. Additionally, newer CASA programs in Ohio celebrated the swearing-in of their inaugural volunteers, as reported by outlets such as the Columbus Messenger and Ohio CASA.
Various programs, like those in Tuscarawas & Harrison Counties and Allen and Putnam Counties, expanded their volunteer base. Community engagement initiatives were also highlighted, such as participation in events by Northwest Ohio CASA and Tuscarawas & Harrison Counties. Summit County CASA emphasized the significance of their work in a special interview, while CASA of Portage County collaborated with community groups for charity drives. Lucas County CASA shared insights into the impact of volunteers in the Toledo area and stressed the ongoing need for additional volunteers, as reported by 13ABC and the Record-Courier, respectively.
