Speaking up for Abused & Neglected Children in LaSalle County, Illinois
Our Team
Volunteer Advocates
LaSalle County CASA currently boasts 28 trained advocates, from all walks of life, who share a commitment to the abused and neglected children of our community. We are a friendly, dedicated group of volunteers and would love to welcome you to our team!
Board of Directors
MELISSA BASIL (Utica)
Ottawa Township High School, Counselor
BRIAN DOSE (Ottawa)
LaSalle County Board, Elected Official
JENNIE ESPINOZA (Mendota)
Therapist
KEVIN NELSON (Marseilles)
B&B SmartWorx, Comptroller
STEPHEN NOVARIO (Ottawa)
Retired - Educator
KAREN MILLER (Ottawa)
LaSalle County Recorder
TAMI THOMAS-LEONATTI (LaSalle)
Quality Care Cleaning - Owner
STEPHANIE STACY (Ottawa)
Garden Gate - Owner
T.J. TEMPLETON (Peru)
Coldwell Banker - Real Estate Broker
PHOTO GALLERY: CASA IN THE COMMUNITY
June 2024 Streator Liberty Fest Volunteer Sign-up Booth
June 2024 IVAC Biz After Hours
June 2024 Staff & Board - City of Ottawa Volunteer Fair
June 2024 Ottawa Family Pride Festival Volunteer Booth
May 2024 Sheila Gunderson receives the The President’s Volunteer Service Award
March 2024 IVAC/OAC Combined Business After Hours Event
Chili for Charity Hut - Chris Kringle Market 2023
Ottawa Festival of Lights Parade 2023
Oglesby Winter Parade 2023 with Barnhardt Crane
Marseilles Harvest Fest 2023
Streator YMCA Senior Expo 2023
Ottawa Scarecrow Festival 2023
Ottawa Scarecrow Festival 2023
Through the Lens of Giving: LaSalle County CASA in Pictures
Sept 18, 2024 Advocate Swearing-In Ceremony
Honoring Karen Willand-Barton for 9 years of service.
June 2024 IVBT Charity Golf Event
June 2024 Serving free Sloppy Joe's to the community
May 15, 2024 Commissioning Ceremony with the Honorable Judge Cynthia Raccuglia
May 2024 Fun-raising at the Diss Vaccaro Golf Benefit
Board Members Karen Barton & Brian Dose - Streator United Way Annual Dinner 2023
February 21 2024 - New Advocate Swearing-In Ceremony
March 14 2024 - Streator 110th Meeting & Awards