National CASA/GAL Update

On Theta’s blog last month, a post addressed National CASA/GAL‘s federal funding challenges. Theta staff have been in regular communication with leadership at National CASA/GAL. National CASA/GAL has appealed to the decision to terminate its funding and is hopeful that funding will be restored. In the meantime, they have assured Theta that National CASA/GAL is not going anywhere and will continue to provide basic services to state and local programs on a modified level.

Now more than ever, National CASA/GAL is grateful for the support Theta members have shown. National CASA/GAL CEO Tara Perry shared the following:

All of us at the National CASA/GAL Association are deeply grateful for the decades-long partnership and strong support that Thetas around the country provide to our mission. We are especially grateful for your steadfast advocacy and support during this challenging time. The strength of your powerful voices and outreach efforts on behalf of the CASA/GAL mission and children served are second to none.

There are really no words adequate to express our deep gratitude. We are greatly inspired by how strongly you take to heart your commitment to CASA/GAL programs across the country. Let’s stay the course together and continue to spread the widest influence for good.

We couldn’t do what we do without our Thetas!

The best thing members can do to support National CASA/GAL at this time is to stay the course: continue planning signature fundraising events and philanthropy round (for recruitment, if applicable) for next year, and continue supporting the local CASA programs in their communities and/or National CASA/GAL. Kappa Alpha Theta staff will continue to update the membership as information becomes available.