CASA of Westmoreland, Inc

This year’s Annual Leadership Breakfast marked a significant milestone in our program, 20 years of CASA of Westmoreland serving as a voice for children in need☕️🌟🥞 We are truly grateful for our incredible community of supporters, volunteers, and partners who have walked alongside us over the past two decades. Thank you to everyone for helping us celebrate our legacy, our mission, and the countless lives touched through advocacy, compassion, and unwavering commitment. Here’s to the next chapter of impact, together💙❤️

Please join us in welcoming our newest Board Member, Deanna, to CASA of Westmoreland! 💙 Learn more about Deanna: "Deanna was born and raised here in Westmoreland county. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts from Seton Hill University, she immediately dove into human services. After over 11 years in the field, Deanna found her way back to her preferred line of work: advocacy. She is currently the Advocacy Program Manager at Blackburn center. Deanna was previously an employee and CASA volunteer, which gives her a unique perspective serving on the Board of Directors. She is excited to bring her knowledge of advocacy in both community and systems settings to CASA." We are grateful for her leadership and commitment to ensuring every child has a powerful voice. Welcome, Deanna! 👏

We are thrilled to welcome Allie Arendas to our Board of Directors! 👏 Something about Allie... "Allie Arendas is an educational leader with 27 years of experience serving students, educators, and school communities. She is the Head of Lower School at Valley School of Ligonier and previously worked at the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit and the Diocese of Greensburg, supporting and collaborating with schools and districts throughout Westmoreland County. Allie has taught as an adjunct professor in the Graduate School of Education at St. Vincent College and has served for four years on the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools’ Commission for Accreditation. Allie cares deeply for young people and is committed to their growth and success." Please join us in welcoming Allie to the board, we are looking forward to the impact she has on our program! 🎉 🌟 #casa #casaofwestmoreland #boardmember #advocacy #valleyschoolofligonier

🌟 Exciting News at CASA🌟 We are thrilled to welcome Alysha McCauley to our CASA Board of Directors! A message from Alysha... "I am a Market Manager at 1st Summit Bank, overseeing Westmoreland and Indiana Counties. After nearly five years with the organization, I was promoted last year and continue to take pride in developing meaningful customer relationships and driving community-focused banking. CASA is important to me because it is an organization built on the dedication of exceptional board members, employees, and volunteers. As a parent of two children, I deeply appreciate the lifelong impact CASA has on the children it serves, as well as on everyone involved in the organization. Being able to support an organization like CASA is truly an honor." Please join us in welcoming Alysha to CASA! We are looking forward to the positive impact she will bring to our organization! #casaofwestmoreland #boardmember #welcome #CommunityLeader #ChildAdvocacy #casa

For 20 years, CASA of Westmoreland has stood beside children who have experienced abuse and neglect, ensuring they are seen, heard, and supported during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. 💙 Through trained volunteer advocates, we provide consistent, compassionate advocacy for children in the court system—speaking up for their best interests and helping judges make informed decisions that lead to safe, permanent homes. As we celebrate two decades of impact and hope, we invite you to be part of the next chapter at our 17th Annual Leadership Breakfast. Join fellow community leaders, advocates, and supporters to learn more about our mission, our progress, and how your involvement helps change lives—one child at a time. ☕✨ Register today:  https://lnkd.in/eYMTHvJF Together, we can continue to be a powerful voice for children who need it most! ❤️ #casaofwestmoreland #advocacy #leadershipbreakfast #20years #children #community #pacasa

We’re incredibly grateful to Live Casino Pittsburgh for selecting CASA of Westmoreland as a Give Back Box recipient! 🎉 Because of this generous program CASA received $8,153.04 to support our mission of advocating for children who need a voice in our community. Every dollar makes a difference, and we are so thankful for Live! Casino’s continued commitment to giving back. Thank you for helping us change children’s lives, one voice at a time. 💙 #CASAofWestmoreland #GiveBackBox #LiveCasino #CommunityImpact #ThankYou

✨ Celebrating 20 years of advocacy, impact, and hope. ✨ Founded 20 years ago by Judge Christopher Feliciani, CASA of Westmoreland was built on the belief that every child deserves a voice. For two decades, we have stood beside children, amplifying their voices and changing lives throughout our community. This milestone is only possible because of the unwavering dedication of our advocates, the compassion and commitment of our staff, and the generosity of our sponsors and supporters—past and present—who have believed in our mission from the very beginning. Thank you to our community partners and champions who have walked this journey with us. Here’s to honoring the last 20 years and looking ahead to the next 20 years of making a difference for children. 💙🎉 #casaofwestmoreland #advocacy #makingadiffrence #20thanniversary #westmorelandcounty

Looking for a New Year’s resolution that truly matters? 💙 Become a CASA Advocate and help give a child in foster care a voice. Training starts February 3rd, 2026 with flexible hybrid learning. Start the new year with purpose — apply today! ❄️ https://lnkd.in/eQCUf5xp

📣 We’re looking for a Spring 2026 Social Media & Communications Intern! Are you a creative, motivated student looking to gain hands-on experience in marketing, content creation, and community engagement? CASA of Westmoreland is offering an internship opportunity to shadow our Development and Communications Coordinator this spring. You’ll gain experience in: ✨ Social media development 🗓️ Content planning and scheduling 💬 Caption writing and community management 📸 Content creation 🎉 On-site event participation If you’re ready to make a difference while building your professional skills, we’d love to hear from you! 🔗 Apply today: https://lnkd.in/eHhAvmk4 📩 For questions, email holdham@westmorelandcountypa.gov 📞 724-850-6874 #Internship #MarketingIntern #Communications #NonprofitCareers #CASAofWestmoreland #SocialMediaInternship

❄️✨ What a night to remember! ✨❄️ This past Saturday, we celebrated our 15th Annual CASA Gala, and it was nothing short of spectacular. The evening was filled with joy, laughter, heartfelt moments, and an incredible outpouring of support for our mission. 💙 We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this event such a success — our generous sponsors, dedicated committee, supportive staff and wonderful guests who joined us to celebrate and uplift the voices of children in foster care. Your continued commitment allows CASA of Westmoreland to advocate for children who need someone in their corner the most.🗣️ From the silent auction and dinner to the music and dancing, every moment reflected the compassion and dedication of our community. Together, we’re creating brighter futures for children — one voice at a time. 🌟 Thank you for 15 incredible years of support… and here’s to many more! 💫 #CASAofWestmoreland #CASAGala #ThankYou #CommunityStrong #MakingADifference #15YearsOfImpact