Tuesday, February 9, 2010

CASA of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit

CASA of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit is asking that the community join in our fundraiser to support the children of our communities. The Mission of CASA of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit is to provide screened, trained, and supervised community volunteers to work with our children in foster care. CASA volunteers are appointed by Juvenile Court Judge Tomlinson to advocate for the best interest of over 60 abused and neglected children in our service area.

Tickets are currently being sold for $1.00 to raffle off a hand crafted dog house on March 26. The raffle is being held in order to raise awareness of the Court Appointed Special Advocate program as well as funds to support it.

Contact: Elaine Douglas (229)686-6576
Where: Berrien County Collaborative
Built by: Wayne & Taylor Strickland
Raffle Ticket $1.00 each
Dog house will be raffled off March 26, 2010

*You do not have to be present to win!!!

**Proceeds go to helping the children that are in need of a CASA Volunteer.

To see a picture of this great build, go to: www.berriencountycollaborative.com

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Support the CASA of the Alapaha Judicial Circuit



Berrien County Even Start Family Literacy Program

The Berrien County Collaborative has recently been awarded the Even Start Family Literacy Grant in October, 2009. This grant opportunity offers promise for help in breaking the cycle of poverty and low literacy to the parents and children of Berrien County. Even Start provides educational services for the family, parents, and children. Parents who have not completed high school and would like to pursue a GED should contact Gayle Strickland or Dianne Fuller at 229-686-6247. The Even Start Family Literacy Center is at the Board of Education office and the Center is currently open for services. We are fortunate here in Berrien County to have this opportunity. If you would like to make a referral or visit our center, please call 686-6247 or send us an email.