Entries by Amanda Desmarais

Creative Fundraising: Christmas Décor of Southern NH

To kick off this year’s annual year-end campaign, Christmas Décor of Southern NH owner Dan Bernard proposed a unique incentive to donate: Everyone who contributed at least $100 before November 30 was eligible to enter a drawing to have his company design and install holiday lighting and decorations at their home. Additionally, they also generously […]

Donor Spotlight: Day’s Jewlers

Day’s Jewelers has been a significant supporter of CASA of New Hampshire since our partnership began in 2020. During our virtual CASA Cares that year, they joined as a Guardian sponsor, donating a pair of diamond earrings for the auction. Day’s has continued to demonstrate their generosity by providing a beautiful piece of jewelry to […]

Donor Spotlight: The Brophy Family

Steve Brophy and his wife, Janeece, are longtime supporters of CASA of New Hampshire. Steve and Janeece first learned about CASA when a neighbor introduced them to Marty Sink, CASA’s president and CEO. After attending an event and hearing from two judges who spoke highly of CASA advocates and the reports they prepare for the […]

CASA of New Hampshire Graduated 144 New Advocates in 2023

CASA of New Hampshire, a nonprofit that trains volunteer guardians ad litem to advocate for children experiencing abuse and neglect, graduated 144 new advocates in calendar year 2023. Last year, CASA of NH held virtual, in-person and debuted a new format of training that combined a virtual class with guided study on participants’ own time. […]

2023 Director’s Award

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. The Meyers Family The Meyers family, Larry and […]

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 […]