Since 1992, CASA Youth Advocates has worked to ensure that children in Delaware County’s child welfare system have safe, permanent, and nurturing homes. CASA recruits and trains volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates to advise the courts on the best interests of an abused or neglected child, with support and guidance from CASA’s professional staff of social workers and attorneys.

1. A gala and live auction to support CASA took place on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Drexelbrook’s event center. CASA Executive Director Leigh Anne McKelvey (left) welcomed Jennifer and Tim Spaulding to the event

2. Charleen, Laura and Sarah Gribben paused for a photo with Shannon Bruno, CASA’s Director of Development. Laura Gribben received the Advocate of the Year award

3. Holy Child honoree Allison Emery (left) chatted with Katie Topolewski during the cocktail reception

4. Alan Glickman and Christine Wiita paused for a photo

5. Dawn, Caren and Sharon DeSalvo, Melissa Jeserson and Beth Stransky attended the event

6. Michael and Brenda Hansen, Emily Bonfiglio and Colleen and Tim Smith enjoyed the live and silent auction

7. Kim Caruso, Jody Sophocles and Sally Paynter gathered for a photo at the step and repeat

8. Carmen E. Belefonte and Delaware County D.A. Jack Stollsteimer said hello to CASA Executive Director Leigh Anne McElvey

9. Judy Cassidy chatted with Katie Topolewski and Helen Gambescia

10. Gloria Rockhold and Pamela Hurst loved the look of this signed Philadelphia Eagles Mitchell & Ness Kelly Green Varsity Throwback Jacket – a live auction item

11. Jessica Tamaccio and Katie Bell shared a toast with Ian Kauffman

12. Dan and Lindsey Davis had fun at the event

13. Jack Hafner, Lisa Booth and David Goldstein and Barb Hafner attended the CASA event

14. Guests included Philip Bur and Jaimi Eberhardt

15. Kelsey Coogan, Jenny Dziengelski and Allison Emery also admired the fabulous auction item –   the Philadelphia Eagles Mitchell & Ness Kelly Green Varsity Throwback Jacket!