CASA of Central Oregon invites community to fall fundraiser online
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- CASA of Central Oregon invites the community to its “re-imagined” fall fundraiser, Click & Clink for CASA ,which will occur online Oct. 20-23.
This free online virtual auction will raise needed funds to support children in foster care in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties. Guests can register for free now on the CASA website (www.casaofcentraloregon.org) as well as purchase raffle and specialty beverage delivery tickets or Fund-A-Need to support CASA.
The online auction bidding opportunity begins Oct. 20th and includes fun items such as 2021 vacation experiences on the Oregon and California coasts, in Sunriver, Cancun and Scottsdale, as well as Alaska Airlines round trip airline tickets (no blackout dates), golf packages, bike rentals, wine tastings, hot air balloon experience, and much more. This experience is available to everyone at the touch of the fingertip and from a comfy couch or home office!
“As a result of COVID-19, we had to reschedule our spring fundraiser Casablanca to next year. This event was anticipated to raise 20% of our annual revenue. This delay and ensuing uncertainty in revenue will have a substantial impact on our ability to train and support CASA volunteers.” said Heather Dion, executive director.
“Life in foster care can be chaotic, especially during a pandemic. Every child deserves the support of a caring, consistent adult with the training to help them heal and thrive. We hope our community will join us in making Click & Clink a successful event.”
Currently, there are over 300 kids in foster care locally, 70 of whom needing individualized representation from a CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) volunteer.
CASA serves an area that stretches over 7,833 square miles with offices in Bend, Madras and Prineville. CASA volunteers come from across Central Oregon and the children served regularly move across the entire tri-county area.
For more information about Click or Clink for CASA (donating or sponsoring) or becoming a CASA volunteer, visit casaofcentraloregon.org or call (541) 389-1618.
