Richland County CASA Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization
Richland County CASA, formerly the Volunteer Guardian ad Litem Project, was formed in 1983 by the Junior League and governed by a non-profit board of directors. In the mid 80s the program was placed under the auspices of Richland County Government where it remains today. In July 2000, the program changed its name for increased visibility and definition of scope. Adopting the CASA name also allowed for a closer alignment with the National CASA Association. This unique public/non-profit partnership maximizes every dollar and has allowed Richland County CASA to be one of the most efficient programs in the country.The Richland County CASA Foundation, which consist of
CASA’s Board of Directors, supports the CASA Program through
diversified funding from grants and donors.
The Richland County Foundation is the 501(c )(3) nonprofit organization made up of committed community members who support Richland County CASA by raising public awareness and funds to support the program. The mission of Richland County CASA Foundation is to provide resources to fully support the mission of Richland County CASA.
RC CASA Board of Directors
Lee Ellen Bagley – Secretary, Term 2018, Crowe LaFave
Linda Bartley Bailey – Term 2020, Richland County Recreation Commission
Kendra Dove – Member Ex-Officio, Richland County Deputy Treasurer
Sean Foerster – Governance and Compliance Chair – Term 2018, Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC
Brenda Gadson – Chair – Term 2019, SC Retirement System Investment Commission
Quietta B. Jordan, Esq, Term 2020, South State Bank
Thomas Kennedy – Term 2019, Retired
Dawn Lacroix – Treasurer, Term 2021, South State Bank
Monica R. Owens – Vice Chair, Term 2020, Alliant ASO
Schrendria Robinson – Term 2019, CEO Clear Vision Seminars & Consulting
Darci Strickland Rush – Communications Chair – Term 2018, WLTX 19