ANNOUNCEMENTS

Attention all members!

An email was recently sent asking members to update their contact information. If you have not replied, kindly do so. If you did not receive the message, please submit the information below to Elena Strout at esteach1@verizon.net or 732-521-0400.

Name, Address, Phone Number(s), Email address

As of February 1, 2009, the leadership team of Mercer County Single Volunteers is:

Elena Strout - Volunteer Coordinator

Cindy Fry - Treasurer

Kris Schmidt - Social Coordinator

BJ Drews - Webmaster

Bill German - Mailing list maintenance

CASA of Mercer County Seeks Volunteers to Advocate for Children

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is seeking volunteer advocates who want to make a difference in the life of a foster child. CASA of Mercer County is a non-profit organization committed to speaking up in court for the best interests of childern who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. CASA works through trained community volunteers to insure that needed services and assistance are made available while helping to move the child into a safe and permanent home. The organization will provide 30 hours of training for you to become a child advocate for one child or sibling group. The Fall Training will be held in October, 2009.

For information about one-hour informational sessions, please register at www.casamercer.org

CASA, 180 Ewingville Rd, Ewing, NJ