Michigan Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a state-wide program with 29 local affiliate programs, including Grand Rapids. These volunteers advocate for children in foster care, ensuring the child is safe, their well-being is taken into consideration, and a permanent placement is reached.
Board Secretary of Michigan CASA, Amy D’Aprile, will be running 300 miles next month as part of her “Running For CASA” campaign. This will be the fourth year she has participated in the event.
Every day in October, she will run 10 miles a day across southern Michigan, following the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail. Community members can join in from the Gregory or Pinckney trailheads…