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CASA BLUES 2026
STARS, STRIPES & SOUL
story by Frances Allsup
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Southeast Mississippi is more than an organization, it is a voice, a safe place, and often a lifeline for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Every child deserves to feel valued, protected, and loved, and every day our volunteers stand beside children in foster care to ensure their stories end in brighter futures.
Behind every case number is a
child longing for safety, stability, and encouragement. CASA advocates are ordinary people doing extraordinary things by speaking up in courtrooms, offering comfort during uncertainty, and reminding children that they matter.
We invite you to join us for CASA Blues 2026: Stars, Stripes & Soul on June 13
at the Hilton Garden Inn in Pascagoula. This celebration will bring together
our advocates, community leaders, and compassionate supporters for a night of music, fellowship, and inspiration.
We are proud to be members of United Way of Jackson, George and Greene Counties, working together to strengthen and uplift children and families by giving them the hope and future that each deserves.
CASA of Southeast Mississippi www.casasoutheastms.org
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