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Jenny Magill is an Americorps VISTA volunteer, working with the Nashville area CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). CASA provides trained advocates to children who have been victims of abuse or neglect, and Jenny focuses on recruiting volunteers, raising money, and increasing public awareness of child abuse and CASA’s program. She recently designed and is now implementing a comprehensive volunteer recruitment plan, targeting the need for more male and minority volunteers; she also organized the Red Shoe Party benefit which was held this past weekend.

“My job is never boring! I give presentations to community groups, contact and talk with media outlets about publicity opportunities, host info tables at local events and conferences, meet with potential volunteers, and seek out new partnerships with community groups and businesses,” shared Jenny. CASA is the only organization providing advocates to abused and neglected children in the Nashville area. CASA is only able to serve about 1/3 of the children in need currently, so more volunteers are needed to increase capacity. “The best thing about my job is the knowledge that putting in my best effort will truly make a difference to the children and families we serve, and to the community as a whole.”

“The 9th annual Red Shoe Party, our biggest fundraiser event, was held Saturday, April 12th. In honor of the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy’s ‘ruby red’ slippers, and the theme that ‘there’s no place like home’ for the children we serve, the Red Shoe Party is an opportunity to celebrate the dedication and generosity of our incredible volunteers and to raise needed funds for the continued success of our program.”