Entries by Amanda Desmarais

2023 John McDermott Champion of Children Award

John McDermott was a man whose life was committed to changing the future for New Hampshire’s youth. He spent his entire career in law enforcement and juvenile justice working diligently to improve the lives of children. John knew and believed the committed work of one or many could, and would, change the course of events […]

2023 Judicial Service Award

Since two New Hampshire judges took a chance on a program that promised advocacy for children by highly trained volunteers, CASA of New Hampshire has advocated for more than 12,000 children. At the heart of every one of those cases has been a judge with a life-altering decision to make. CASA of New Hampshire would […]

2023 Community Partner

CASA of New Hampshire couldn’t serve our community without the many valuable partners who support us in our work. These businesses, organizations and people lend a hand in many ways, from spreading the word about CASA to reach more people to facilitating events. This award is given to a community partner who has gone above […]

CASA of New Hampshire Appoints Corrine Rober as a Board Member

CASA of New Hampshire is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Corrine Rober, president of Bear Rock Adventures Inc. in Pittsburg, New Hampshire. Corrine Rober has been in the entrepreneurial arena for over three decades, working together with her husband to lead the way in innovative ideas and initiatives. They started with a logging […]

CASA of NH Awarded Nonprofit of the Year by Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce

CASA of New Hampshire was honored to receive the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce’s Nonprofit of the Year Award at the 20th annual Eminence Awards. The awards luncheon was held on May 24 at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua. For over three decades, CASA of NH has recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers to advocate […]

CASA of New Hampshire Appoints Three New Members to Board of Directors

CASA of New Hampshire is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Evan Lowry, Dr. Charles T. Cappetta, and Madison Dragon. Evan Lowry is associate general counsel in the Office of General Council and Compliance at Sothern New Hampshire University. Dr. Charles T. Cappetta is an award-winning pediatrician at Dartmouth-Hitchcock in Nashua. Madison Dragon is […]

2022 Director’s Award: Senator Hassan and Senator Shaheen

The Director’s Award is given to an individual (or individuals) who has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to supporting and promoting CASA of New Hampshire. It recognizes those who have had significant and far-reaching impact in regard to advancing CASA of NH’s work on a variety of levels. 2022 Honorees: Senator Maggie Hassan and Senator Jeanne […]

2022 Judicial Service Award: Master Thomas Cooper

In the 30 years since two New Hampshire judges took a chance on a program that promised advocacy for children by highly trained volunteers, CASA of New Hampshire has advocated for more than 10,000 children. At the heart of every one of those cases has been a judge with a life-altering decision to make. CASA […]

2022 Community Partner Award: Kurt and Sue Mathias

Our Community Partner Award highlights CASA’s valuable community partners for their support, engagement and resources that they have contributed to furthering the mission of the work we do. CASA recognizes that we have broad and deep support from the New Hampshire community but we seek to acknowledge those people and companies who have gone above […]