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COMMITTED TO RACIAL EQUITY

BRIGHTSIDE ADVOCACY
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OUR PLEDGE TO ADDRESS RACIAL INEQUITIES

Speaking out against injustice aligns with the mission of CASA. We cannot properly advocate for our children if we do not understand the long history of structural and institutionalized racism that has resulted in a disproportionate number of black and brown families within the child welfare system. In addition, research shows that black and brown families experience higher rates of poverty, have less access to healthcare and mental health resources, and suffer from higher levels of generational and societal trauma. These cumulative hindrances impact the family unit, leading to stress, abuse, and neglect.

In Chatham County, 65% of those in foster care are black, despite only 40% of our population being black.

To do our part, our organization is committed to:
  • Acknowledging and correcting our own racial bias
  • Calling out racial bias within and outside our organization
  • Committing ourselves to understand the history of institutionalized racism within the child welfare system
  • Acknowledging the trauma experienced by people of color
  • Advocating to better the child welfare system in order to improve the experiences of families of color
  • Ensuring that our staff, volunteers, board members, and all who implement the CASA mission reflect the diversity of the community of Savannah 

Our actions are long overdue. Savannah/Chatham CASA will not stop until EVERY child who has experienced abuse or neglect is given the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home.

Signed By:

Staff
Kate Blair, Executive Director
Talia Gallo, Intern
Hollyn Green, Community Outreach /AmeriCorps VISTA
Eric Hornfeld, Trainer
​Teresa MacBride, Administrative Assistant
Sharon Newman, Advocacy Coordinator

​Shannon Pickett, Intern
Mandy Roberts, Advocacy Program Manager
​Susan Ryncavage, Advocacy Coordinator
Maggie Smith, Advocacy Coordinator

Kayla Williams, Communications & Development Coordinator
Michael Wilson, Administrative Assistant
Tim Wright, Advocacy Coordinator
Betsy Smith, Bookkeeper

Board Members
Courtney Reich, Chair
Jerry Rooney
​Prejea’n Andrews, Secretary
Penny Rafferty

Faith Buchanan
Kathy Ledvina
​Holly Holdsworth, Vice Chair
Jacobium Holliman
Antwan T.  Lang
​Kate Bailey
​Tom Hassett


CASA Volunteers
Angel M. Mobley
Ashton Burton
Bet Walker
Beverly Flanagan
Leslie Bryant
Debra DeMilto 
Geneva Roberts 
Howard F. Gaynor
Karen Allen
Karen Beckley
Karen White
Katy Dix
Kelly Kommel
Melissa Sharp
Nozipho Hubbard
Tanya Scott
Terry Danhof
Trish McKay 
Valarie Grimes
Vernon Jones
Natalie Moore-Hoffer
​Megan Breese
​Teorna Thomas
​Pam Cole Grimes
DeShay Smith
Janet Sinclair Yon

Christina Barney-DiCianno
Tanya Scott
Alison Gonzalez
Cynthia Mauger
Omelia Donahoo
​Sarah Holbach

​​​LeAnne Myers
Katie Griffith

Grace Parker
Wendi Sparks

Dorinda Duggan
Dawn Marie Fabian 
Lilia Gomez

Ashton Burton
Cecily F. Bailey
Dale Wallace


CASA Volunteers
Amy H. Waddell

Amy Potter
Sara Mitchell
Rick Ellison
Alicia Wilson
Omelia Donahoo
Amanda Meyer
LeAnne Myers
​Candace Marshall
​Therese Wright
​Christi Sayyar
Mary Jones
Yvonne Hafer
​Skye Mills

Cecily F. Bailey
Katie Messinger
​Dawn Fabian
Linda Harper
​Angel Burnett
Danny Adams-Edwards
Camryn Steward
Elizabeth West
Seren Gunter
Denise Bozek
Allison Harmon

Victoria Avant
Deborah Morse
Sharia Lonon

​Amanda Meyer
Debra DeMilto
​Blair Fine
​Jackie Dixon
Ellen Atkins
​Faith Arner


Community Partners
Dannette McGeeney

Elena Carter
Scott Center

Ophelia Rodriguez
Julie Wade
Sonda Gabriel
Nicole Gargiulo
Trish Murphy
Jo Claire Hickson

Sean Cribbs
​Ramona Drayton Jackson

Andrew Blair
Tapestry Church
​Susie Ousley

Steve Kaplan
Erica Janocha
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DFCS
Shawn Brown, Director
Rogenia Savage
Melody R. Scott, LMSW
​Nekesha Larkin

Kris Burroughs

Juvenile Court
Belinda Walters



If you would like your name to be added to Savannah/Chatham's Pledge please fill out this form. 
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • STAFF
    • BOARD >
      • BOARD CORNER
    • ANNUAL REPORT
    • COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY
    • NEWSLETTER
    • FINANCIALS
    • EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
  • PROGRAMS
    • SAVANNAH CASA >
      • VOLUNTEER >
        • INFORMATIONAL SESSION
        • APPLICATION
      • OUR VOLUNTEERS
      • OPTIMA
      • CASA CORNER >
        • SHOP
        • CALENDAR
        • COMMUNITY RESOURCES
        • VOLUNTEER CONNECTION
        • BUSINESS CARDS & NAME BADGES
        • CONTINUING EDUCATION
        • DOCUMENTS
        • DFCS CONTACTS
        • PRE-SERVICE TRAINING
      • VIDEO
    • THE BRIGHT HOUSE >
      • BRIGHT HOUSE FEES
    • PCA GREATER SAVANNAH
  • GIVE
    • DONATE
    • BRIGHTER CIRCLE
    • LET A KID BE A KID FUND
    • SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    • CHRIS FOR CASA >
      • CHRIS FOR CASA PHOTOS
      • CHRIS FOR CASA DONATIONS
    • OTHER NEEDS
    • CASA SHOP
  • EVENTS
    • DANCING WITH SAVANNAH STARS
    • "ALMOST THERE" PARTY
  • NEWS
    • NEWSLETTER
    • BLOG
  • CONTACT