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 2021, Crowe LaFave
Linda Bartley Bailey – Term 2021, Service With A Smile mobile notary LLC
Eric Devan – DeVan & Associates – Term 2024
Kendra Dove – Term 2021, Member Ex-Officio, Richland County Deputy Treasurer
Sean Foerster – Term 2018, Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC
Brenda Gadson – Chair – Term 2022, SC Retirement System Investment Commission
Thomas Kennedy – Term 2022, Retired
Andrew Kelly – Columbia Mental Health Term 2024
Dawn Lacroix – Treasurer, Term 2021, South State Bank
Monica R. Owens – Vice Chair, Term 2021, Alliant ASO
Dante Roberts – Executive Director, Richand County CASA
Mary Roberts – Self employed Term 2024
Schrendria Robinson – Term 2022, CEO Clear Vision Seminars & Consulting
Darci Strickland Rush – Communications Chair – Term 2021, WLTX 19
Nikiyah Spearman-Fesner – Term 2023 – Richland County First Steps
Donna Tillis – Term 2024 – Nelson Mullins Rilley & Scarborough
Zeporia X. Tucker – Term 2023, SC Dept of Health and Human Services
Alexis Williams – Term 2023, SC Office of the Adjutant General
Donald Brock – Public Employee Benefit Authority – Term 2024