Entries by Amanda Desmarais

Finding a Path Home

On a spring day at a Dunkin’ Donuts, Nicole* and Clara sit near a window, chatting and laughing while they sip their drinks. What is today a warm and close relationship started over two years ago on a much rockier note. Nicole first met Clara, her son’s CASA, in a courthouse during a time of […]

CASA of NH Graduates 14 New Advocates

Our first virtual fall training session concluded in mid-October, and CASA of New Hampshire is excited to welcome 14 new volunteer advocates from across the state. Please join us in congratulating Pam, Chris, Linda, Marshall, Melissa, Deb, Bevie, Paul, Susan, Cheryl, April, Jill, Rene and Holly. CASA of NH offers a variety of different training […]

CASA Advocate Jane Hoover

We’ve all heard the saying “variety is the spice of life” – and for good reason, it’s true! Variety is what keeps us interested and engaged. It keeps us going, on our toes and looking ahead to the next thing on the horizon. At Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire, the volunteer experience is […]

CASA of NH Graduates 16 New Advocates

Our in-person summer training session concluded in late July, and CASA of New Hampshire is excited to welcome 16 new volunteer advocates from across the state. Please join us in congratulating Dawn, Cristina, Mike, Bev, Jennifer, Debra, Audra, Paula, Nan, Beth R., John, Paul, Linda, Mary, Patrick and Beth W. CASA of NH offers a […]

CASA of NH Board Member Completes Bike Ride Across America

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire board member Kathleen Thomas of Hampton completed her cross-country bike ride in support of CASA of NH on July 25 at Sanders Poynt in Rye, New Hampshire. To mark the occasion, she dipped her wheel in the Atlantic Ocean, bringing an official end to her 3,800-mile trip. […]

A Bike Ride Across the Country to Benefit CASA of New Hampshire

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire board member Kathleen Thomas will bicycle across the country in support of CASA of NH. After dipping her bike wheel in the Pacific, Thomas will depart from Astoria, Oregon, on June 10 and plans to end by dipping her wheel in the Atlantic in Portsmouth, NH, on […]

CASA of NH Welcomes 22 New Volunteer Advocates

The second training session of 2024 was completed in early April, and CASA of New Hampshire is excited to welcome 22 new volunteer advocates from across the state. The training, which took place in March and April, was held virtually. Please join us in congratulating Marsha, Julie, Kathleen, John G., Brian, Suzie, Ellen, Sheree, Marianne, […]

CASA of New Hampshire Raises More Than $51,000 at the 5th On Tap for CASA Event

  Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire is happy to announce another successful On Tap for CASA event held at New England’s Tap House Grille in Hooksett. Begun in 2017, On Tap for CASA is a 10-hour barstool marathon where teams of 5-10 compete in games and friendly competition to be crowned either […]

CASA of NH Graduates 26 New Advocates

The first training of the new year is complete, and CASA of New Hampshire is thrilled to welcome 26 new volunteer advocates from across the state. The training, which took place in January and February, was held virtually. Please join us in congratulating Nadine, Dale, Mila, Kayla, Amy, Andrea, Kari, Sarah, Janet, Rob, Debbie, Jill, […]