Wild Iris

08/20/2026

Scan the QR code below if you want to help a youth in foster care play soccer this fall! 100% of your donation will go directly to a child in need. CASA of the Eastern Sierra is a 501(c)3 non-profit, and your donation is tax deductible.

07/21/2026

We have new families moving into our Transitional Housing program AND WE NEED YOUR HELP. Many families arrive with nothing more than the clothes on their backs and need a lot of support to rebuild their lives. We're looking for donations of new or gently used furniture suited for small spaces--twin or double beds, chairs or loveseats, etc.

Please call Beth at 760-920-9935 for more information on how to help.

All donations are tax deductible.

07/17/2026

🚨Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson) is proud to announce the Wild Iris Family Counseling & Crisis Center as Inyo County’s 2026 Nonprofit of the Year.

“For 45 years, Wild Iris has turned trauma into empowerment for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse in our frontier communities.”

The Wild Iris Family Counseling & Crisis Center embodies the 2026 theme, “Transforming Loss into Legacy,” by meeting survivors at their most vulnerable moments with crisis intervention, emergency shelter, peer counseling, financial assistance, and legal advocacy. These services provide immediate safety while building long-term healing, independence, and renewed agency.

Read the full press release below! 👇

https://sr04.senate.ca.gov/content/senator-marie-alvarado-gil-announces-wild-iris-family-counseling-crisis-center-inyo-countys

07/16/2026

Wild Iris is honored to be named Non-Profit of the Year for Inyo County by Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil. We have been serving Inyo and Mono Counties for 45 years, and we are deeply invested in caring for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Eastern Sierra. Thank you so much to our incredible staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers who make our organization great!

MARIE ALVARADO-GIL

05/21/2026

Wild Iris is in need of items for the families in our Transitional Housing program and the children receiving Supervised Visitation services. Please call if you would like to donate any of the items listed below. Your donation is tax deductible!

05/01/2026

Wild Iris is seeking donations of NEW, UNOPENED infant and toddler toys for our playroom. We support families through supervised visitation and peer counseling. Our goal is to create a comforting, safe and child-friendly space for little ones. Items such as sensory toys, rattles, dolls, balls or other age appropriate toys are appreciated. Please message us or call Beth at 760-920-9935 for donation details.

05/01/2026

Thanks Inyo County Sheriff's Office for supporting survivors on Denim Day!

05/01/2026

Thanks Mayor Muchovej and Bishop City Commission for honoring Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month with these proclamations!

04/17/2026

Wild Iris is hiring a CASA Staff Advocate! We're looking for highly computer literate individual with a passion for advocating in the best interest of youth in the foster system in Inyo and Mono Counties. HIGHLY PREFERRED: Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish

Position: Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Staff Advocate
Reporting Office: Bishop, CA
Pay Range: $26.25-$32.55
Job Type: Full-Time, hourly, non-exempt
Benefits: Employee retirement with employer contributions, medical insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick accruals.
(Benefits available after successful completion of introductory period.)

Job Description: The CASA Coordinator assists CASA staff and volunteers in the day-to-day operations and with special projects as well as provide advocacy for CASA youth.
Essential Job Duties:
Assist in the recruitment, training, support, and retention of CASA volunteers.
Organize and maintain case records and program databases. Support, assist with, and participate in the organization of events and activities which increase awareness and community investment in the program.
Advocate for youth in community settings such as court, school, social services, and medical appointments.
Write court reports based on the best interest of the youth and attend scheduled court hearings.

Check out our website for more information and details on how to apply!