

“I feel a bigger obligation because I know how critical my work is. David has changed social workers, schools, lawyers and placements multiple times since we’ve been together. I am one of the few consistent things in his life. That’s what makes this role feel so impactful to me.” Christopher Williams, CASA Volunteer
“CASA can provide a relationship for these children that can be incredibly positive and I’m just happy to continue to do this work. It’s such an amazing program and all my friends who have done it feel incredibly fulfilled and blessed to have this opportunity. So I’m going to continue to inspire more people to do it.” Alisa Abecassis, CASA Volunteer
Friends of CASA, a membership auxiliary of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County, hosted its annual Holiday Luncheon on Friday, December 13, at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. This cherished tradition, which began as a Holiday Tea 29 years ago, has raised more than $7.2 million since 1995. This year’s event netted over $630,000, directly supporting CASA’s mission to provide a powerful voice and meaningful connection for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and abandonment.
2023 Friends of CASA Holiday Luncheon has a Record Breaking Net of over $640k!
Squirt gun battles on a hot August morning, sizzling hamburgers followed by a cold gelato or iced latte, face painting, jumpy houses and strolling magicians. What better way to spend a summer day?
“I feel a bigger obligation because I know how critical my work is. David has changed social workers, schools, lawyers and placements multiple times since we’ve been together. I am one of the few consistent things in his life. That’s what makes this role feel so impactful to me.” Christopher Williams, CASA Volunteer
“CASA can provide a relationship for these children that can be incredibly positive and I’m just happy to continue to do this work. It’s such an amazing program and all my friends who have done it feel incredibly fulfilled and blessed to have this opportunity. So I’m going to continue to inspire more people to do it.” Alisa Abecassis, CASA Volunteer
Friends of CASA, a membership auxiliary of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County, hosted its annual Holiday Luncheon on Friday, December 13, at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. This cherished tradition, which began as a Holiday Tea 29 years ago, has raised more than $7.2 million since 1995. This year’s event netted over $630,000, directly supporting CASA’s mission to provide a powerful voice and meaningful connection for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and abandonment.
2023 Friends of CASA Holiday Luncheon has a Record Breaking Net of over $640k!
Squirt gun battles on a hot August morning, sizzling hamburgers followed by a cold gelato or iced latte, face painting, jumpy houses and strolling magicians. What better way to spend a summer day?