Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, December 3

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world, happening this year on December 3. Make a donation here.

CASA Connections: Supporting CASA Youth during the Winter Holidays

Tuesday, December 10 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Virtual event

The holiday season can be particularly hard for our CASA youth. Join fellow volunteers to share and learn new ideas for how to support your youth during the holidays. Volunteers will also be able to talk about challenges on their case and get feedback and support from other CASAs. Please RSVP to Nancy King at nking@voicesforchildrenmontgomery.org by December 3.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) 101

Thursday, January 23 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Virtual event

Speaker: Proof Alliance
Staff from Proof Alliance will discuss the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure on the developing brain, how to recognize fundamental characteristics of FASD, and
discuss strategies, tools, and tips that can help support individuals with FASD. RSVP to Nancy King at nking@voicesforchildrenmontgomery.org by January 16.

Advocating for Youth with Immigration Challenges

Tuesday, February 11 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Virtual event

Speaker: Allison Rothschild, Staff Attorney, Just Neighbors
Ms. Rothschild will give an overview of immigration challenges facing youth who travel to the US with family or by themselves, as well as how CASAs can support and advocate for their youth going through the immigration process. RSVP to Nancy King at nking@voicesforchildrenmontgomery.org by February 4.

xMinds – Educational Advocacy for Youth with Autism

Tuesday, March 4 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Virtual event

Speakers: Melanie Carlos, Executive Director and Sue Keisler, Board President of xMinds
Ms. Carlos and Ms. Keisler will talk about the services xMinds provides, ways to support students with autism, and how to advocate for educational services for children/youth with autism. RSVP to Nancy King at nking@voicesforchildrenmontgomery.org by February 25.