Care Assurance System for the Aging and Homebound of Madison County
701 Andrew Jackson Way Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 533-7775
www.casamadisoncty.org
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April 2012
A Night In The Garden
Join us on May 18th for our first CASA Garden
event as the gates of the Garden are opened at night! A lot
of work has gone into preparing the garden for its nightly
debut. Come out and see the Garden all dressed up!
This will be a special night of entertainment,
and food under the stars at the CASA Garden. Lyn’s
Gracious Goodness will be providing menu items made
from locally grown produce, plus entertainment will be
provided by the local band Crossfire.
Funds raised from this event will help continue
our mission of serving seniors and homebound in Madison
County. Please spread the word, as you are our BEST
advocates! Hope you can make it out for “A Night in the
Garden.”
Garden ADDRESS: 4725 Bob Wallace Avenue,
next to the Botanical Gardens, west of the
intersection of Bob Wallace and Jordan Lane.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Volunteer & Services Coordinator: Jessica Bumbalough
(256)533-7775, [email protected]
May is Older American’s
Month and we celebrate those
who play an important role
in sharing their knowledge
and experience with the next
generation!
Frequently Asked Question #3
Do I have to volunteer everyday?
“NO”
We want you to have a wonderful experience volunteering with CASA of Madison County. Therefore all of
our programs are driven by YOU! If you are unavailable when a volunteer request goes out, you can simply
say “No.” We respect the time you want to spend doing
other things besides the wonderful work you do with our
organization. If there is ever a time that you feel we are
not calling you enough, please let us know! We never
want to use a volunteer more then they are comfortable
with and we look to you to guide us as to how often you
may be available to assist the seniors and homebound in
Madison County. Thank you for all you do!
Please send your FAQ’s to [email protected]
THANK YOU!
DME Plea : What a
Response!
Thank you to the donors who
aided us in acquiring more
Durable Medical Equipment
through the donation of items
or funds. We have been able
to contact many of the clients
we had previously turned away
to let them know we could
fill their need. The clients were thrilled to get the good
news!!! The generosity of our donors made that happen.
Please continue to remember CASA if you come across
durable medical equipment not being used, that is new
or in very good condition. Contact our office and we can
let you know if we could use the items. Thank you!
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April is National Volunteer Recognition Month
We Thank ALL of Our Volunteers for the work you do for CASA!
You make a difference in so many people’s lives!
University
of
Michigan SERVE
Alternative Spring
Break
worked
really hard during
their visit! The
Garden looks like
a whole new place
thanks to your
service.
We were so
excited to see
all of these
wonderful
faces during
our
Open
House during
Alabama Gives
Day!
The students were
able to get 5 ramps
painted!
We had
so much fun during
their visit and we
were lucky to have
had them on our team
for the week. Thank
you University of
Michigan SERVE!
This is a picture of our Alabama Gives Day ramp
building team getting the job done! Thank you!
Calling All Volunteers
Will you answer the call? We always appreciate
our volunteers, however we need more volunteers to
appreciate!
We have several areas of need; so if you, or somebody
you know, is looking for volunteering opportunities we
may have what you are looking for!
Below are a few of the opportunities we need to fill:
Garden Delivery: Volunteers deliver fresh produce to
the homes of our clients. Deliveries occur on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays. This service promotes a
healthier diet for a healthier lifestyle among our aging
clients.
Garden Team Leaders: Lead groups and individuals
while working in the CASA Garden during regular
volunteer work days. If you enjoy being outside and have
a passion for gardening, this is for YOU!
Groups and Individuals for the Garden: Come one,
come All! Garden volunteer working days are Tuesdays
and Thursdays 3:00pm to 5:00pm and Saturdays 8:00am
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to 12:00pm. You can work any
length of time during those hours.
Ramp Team Leaders: Ramps are
in high demand, as always, and we
need to keep up with the demand.
In order to meet the needs of the
seniors and homebound we need
more Ramp Team Leaders! Are
you willing to train with our current Ramp Team Leaders
and then take on their own team to increase our ability to
have more ramps built? If the answer is yes, we need to
hear from you soon!
Ramp Teams: If your group wants to volunteer,
this would be a great project! Most builds are done on
Saturdays, but you make the schedule. Groups let us
know the date and we find the client.
For more information about any of these opportunities
contact Jessica in the CASA office.
To learn more about the organization or volunteer
opportunities, call CASA at 256-533-7775 or
email [email protected].
Are you our friend? Are
you following us? Are you
connected with us? If you
know what these questions
mean, then you are well versed
in Social Media. If you are
on Facebook, Twitter, or
LinkedIn, make sure you are
connected to CASA. Many
organizations are using Social
Media to spread their mission,
increase support and share
information about events or
interesting facts.
Social Media and CASA
people to support our mission.
We encourage you to share,
retweet, and forward our
information to your friends so
they may connect with CASA
too.
Stay Connected
Follow us @CASAMadisonCty
Become a fan on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/CASAMadisonCty
In addition, the electronic
newsletter is back! To receive
Connect with us on LinkedIn
our e-newsletters simply email
us at info@casamadisoncty.
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to the List”. You will begin
our channel @CASAMadisonCty
to receive the e-newsletter
instead of a printed
newsletter and you Comments like these help people to understand the importance CASA
will be helping us makes in the lives of our clients.
to keep our costs
down.
We want this to be a way for
us to be in touch with our
supporters and volunteers
on a more daily basis. We
want to have an open line of
communication with you. We want to be
This is also an opportunity connected with
for you to help us reach new you!
Thank you, Alabama!
“Alabama Gives Day” was a
success in more than just the
dollars raised. Not only did
we reach our goal of $5,000
but CASA of Madison County
was featured in the local media
several times throughout the
campaign. We received great
coverage and utilized this event
to promote our mission and raise awareness.
“Alabama Gives Day,” held on February 2nd, 2012, was
a 24 hour online blitz of giving hosted by the Alabama
Nonprofits Association an the fundraising website Razoo.
com. The ANA provided media support and produced
television commercials to promote the event. The CASA
staff hosted an Open House at our office, where we
enjoyed the day spending time with various supporters
and volunteers.
Upcoming Events
May is
Older American’s Month
Visit OlderAmericansMonth.org for more
information.
A Night In the Garden
May 18th, 2012
CASA Community Garden
6:30pm
Tickets are $50 - purchase online at
www.casamadisoncty.org
Save the Date
August 26, 2012
Sponsorship opportunities are available contact
The fundraising results were very impressive and we have
the CASA Office for more information!
you to thank for its success! CASA’s online giving goal
Watch for More Details!
for the 24-hour period was $5,000, which we surpassed.
The total dollars raised in response to the efforts of
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Alabama Gives Day was $8,270!
YES! I want to change the life of a Madison County senior by donating:
$400: Building a wheelchair ramp so a senior can safely exit their home
$300: Adopting a row at the CASA Garden, providing essential nutrition
$150: Keeping a senior cool with an air conditioner during the summer
$125: Supplying a senior with a tub transfer bench, allowing for safer showers
$60: Installing handrails to prevent harmful falls
$40: Providing a week’s supply of protective undergarments
$30: Purchasing a much needed food box
$20: Giving a senior a fan to provide relief from the summer heat
Other: (please specify amount) ________________
I’d like to make a donation in honor of
memory of
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