For six years, two of which involved fertility treatments, Joy Schutzman and her husband, John, tried without success to conceive children. Then, their lives took a turn they never could have predicted. “A close friend of mine called me to ask if I wanted to attend a foster care awareness event. I immediately called my husband who also thought it was a good idea. We just went in full boar from there.”
Continue ReadingCarol Brummerstedt
Carol Brummerstedt moved to Yolo County six years ago from Berkeley after taking care of her mother before her passing. Her husband had been doing business in Sacramento and her daughter was also living in the area so it seemed like a great fit. So did becoming a CASA volunteer.
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Last year we profiled Jeannette Lejardi, one of our incredible CASA volunteers. Today we are excited to share an update about her experiences as a CASA volunteer this past year.
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Nicholas Kory leads a busy life. He is studying computer science and engineering at UC Davis and works full-time as a programmer analyst. He first heard about Yolo County CASA through a sorority fundraiser on campus. “I was at a time in my life where I really wanted to volunteer to focus my energy into something meaningful, impactful, and hands on.”
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Last year we profiled Lori Ross, one of our incredible CASA volunteers. Today we are excited to share an update about her experiences as a CASA volunteer this past year.
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Last year we profiled Holly Wong, one of our incredible CASA volunteers. Today we are excited to share an update about her experiences as a CASA volunteer this past year.
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