In addition to supporting international projects, Soroptimist clubs accomplish service goals based on individual community need. For information, call President Merrilyn Cummings, 646-3936. Mesilla Valley CASA Mesilla Valley Court Appointed Special Advocates is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization. CASA volunteers are appointed by a district judge to advocate for abused and neglected children in court. A CASA volunteer gathers facts, visits the children in foster care, and makes informed recommendations to the judge regarding the best interests of the child.
CASA volunteers advocate for safe and permanent homes for abused and neglected children.
Initial training consists of 20 hours of classroom instruction and observations in court. People interested in volunteering must be at least 21 years old, be able to communicate verbally and in writing, and have a sincere interest in the best interests of children. For a volunteer application or more information, call Emily, 527-0035. Mesilla Valley CASA offices are at 134 S. Downtown Mall, Suite B. Las Cruces Civitan Club Civitan is a nonprofit service organization that helps the community - the elderly at James Street Nursing Home, kids from Housing Authority projects, and Special Olympics and Tresco programs. The club meets at noon Tuesdays at the Dynasty Restaurant on El Paseo.