05/06/2026
Whew… April was a BIG month for CASA. 💙
During National Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month, our communities showed up in ways that truly amazed us. Thank you to everyone who attended events, shared our message, supported trainings, planted pinwheels, and helped us shine a light on children who need advocates.
We are incredibly grateful to our Winds of Change Campaign sponsors, whose support helps CASA recruit, train, and empower volunteers to stand beside children experiencing abuse and neglect.
In Franklin County:
✨ Rock Creek of Ottawa
✨ Affordable Bail Bonds, LLC
✨ Harris & Associates
✨ Toot's Tax, Notary, and Bookkeeping Services
✨ Blanco's Bar & Grill
✨ More Than Food Foundation
✨ Kiwanis Club of Ottawa, Kansas 2.0
(We are making four posts because Facebook won't allow us to tag every amazing business that sponsored a pinwheel bouquet in one post)
And a special thank-you to all of the individuals who purchased a pinwheel bouquet. We were absolutely blown away by the response — so much so that we had to place two extra pinwheel orders just to keep up! Your support turned a simple awareness project into a powerful community statement for children.
Some days we’d walk into the office and find a note and envelope with cash that simply said, “Stopped by — grabbed 4 bouquets.” No recognition requested. Just people quietly choosing to care. Those moments meant more than you know.
If we accidentally missed recognizing anyone, please let us know so we can celebrate you properly — this work truly belongs to the whole community.
💙 Community Pride
April reminded us that Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, and Osage Counties care deeply about children. When a community comes together like this, kids feel it — and real change becomes possible.
💙 Want to be part of this work?
CASA volunteers are everyday people who choose to stand beside children navigating difficult circumstances. If you’ve ever wondered how you could make a lasting difference, this might be your moment. Reach out to us to learn about upcoming volunteer trainings. Call 785.229.8996 or email [email protected].
💙 Keep the momentum going
Child abuse prevention doesn’t end when April does. Your continued support helps us recruit new volunteers, serve more children, and ensure every child has a voice in court and in life. Donations, partnerships, and shared awareness all help carry this work forward.
Because of you, more children will have a CASA volunteer advocating for their safety, stability, and future.
Thank you for helping us change the story for children. 💙
