If you want to know about dedication, look no further than Korrine Schoettle! Korrine joined the CASA program as a volunteer in November of 2023. She did the thirty-hour training sessions while working full time AND planning a wedding! We’re grateful that she gave so much of her valuable time to become a CASA...
Tricia Reid joined the Porter County CASA program in January 2024. She had been thinking about becoming a CASA volunteer for few years before she was able to make the commitment. There is a time for everything, volunteering included, and she decided to take the plunge in late 2023 by contacting the CASA office...
“I’m beyond excited to be part of something bigger than I could do by myself.” James Oconnor is one of our newest volunteers, and he has hit the ground running with his first case! Since he was a teenager, James has studied and worked in martial arts. In 2017, he started running his own martial arts...
“Such generous, selfless people doing the most important work!” The Porter County CASA program welcomed Amy Burke into the program in March of 2024. She first heard about the program at an economic development meeting where the CASA director spoke and expressed the need for new volunteers. Amy says, “The message went right to my...
"The support system from other CASA members has been amazing and makes me feel good about being part of such an important organization. " Scott Lewis is one of our fabulous newer CASAs in the program. Scott completed his training in November of 2023, and he happily took on his first case shortly after. Before...
Judge David Soukup: 1933:2023 This month’s Spotlight is a little different as we pay tribute to the man who founded the CASA program, Judge David Soukup. In 1977, while sitting as a judge in juvenile court, Judge Soukup realized that he needed help. There was no one in the courtroom who could provide him information about...
“It really does take a village.” When Stacy Vesling left teaching fourth grade a little less than two years ago, she was looking for a way to continue to support children while making a positive impact in her community. She was familiar with CASA through her years in the classroom, and she decided that...
“It only takes one person to plant the seed of hope.” The Porter County CASA program is happy to have welcomed Holly as one of our volunteers in May of 2022. Holly was introduced to CASA by a dear friend of hers who thought she would be a good fit, and her friend was correct!...
“I love that the Tot Shop program can help so many new parents who otherwise might struggle to meet their children’s simplest needs.” When people enter the CASA office, the first face they see is Jean Coleman’s. Jean is the CASA administrative assistant and the director of the Tot Shop. She has been with Family...
Mike Reach has been with the CASA program for one year. He works as a business unit manager in a steel processing center. When he isn’t working or advocating for children, Mike enjoys fitness, hiking, and sports. He also likes music, house projects, and spending time with his family. Mike decided to join the CASA...
