By COOPER SLOUGH
Hays Post

CASA of the High Plains hosted a ribbon-cutting Friday morning at Auto World, 722 E. Eighth, in conjunction with the Hays Chamber of Commerce, to unveil their new moving billboard, the CASA bug.

Intended to increase CASA awareness and aid in the recruitment of volunteers, the new Volkswagen Beetle with travel the state participating in CASA and community events.

“Kansas CASA is thrilled to have this unique opportunity to recruit more CASA volunteers,” said Janette Meis, Director of the Kansas CASA association. “We greatly appreciate the generosity of (our sponsors) to make this project come to life.”

The project is sponsored by Auto World, Eagle Communications and Westar Energy.

The CASA Association of Kansas advocates for abused and neglected children caught up in the legal or social service system, pairing them with volunteers who help victims through the process and eventually find safe and permanent homes. CASA of Kansas asks Kansans to “catch the CASA bug,” and volunteer today.

To volunteer, contact CASA of the High Plains at (785) 628-8641 or visit kansascasa.org to find a CASA program near you.