FAC News

Anchorage Volunteers: We Need You!

FAC is entering our second year as a beneficiary of the Duct Tape Ball and we need your support! Whether you are an ace at making party decorations out of duct tape or a wiz at gathering silent auction items, we have a job for you! Read More

Pick-Click-Give 2010: Support Friends of Alaska CASA with your Permanent Fund Dividend

Supporting Alaska's children & FAC is as simple as contributing some or all of your Permanent Fund Dividend when you file online. Read More

2009 Alaska CASA/GAL Conference

Friends of Alaska CASA (FAC) and the Alaska CASA program hosted the 2009 CASA/GAL Conference and Recognition Awards Ceremony October 23-24 at the Millennium Hotel in Anchorage. Read More

14th Annual Silent Quilt Auction a Success!

FAC's 14th Annual Silent Quilt Auction was held on Saturday, November 21, at the gorgeous ConocoPhillips Atrium. There were 162 quilts donated by over 100 incredibly generous and creative quilters throughout Alaska and the Lower 48. Read More

2009 Alaska CASA/GAL Conference starts Friday

It’s not too late to register for the 2009 Alaska/GAL conference, to be held October 23-24 at the Millennium Hotel in Anchorage. Read More

Thanks to our supporters

We are pleased to recognize our generous donors by listing them in our new Supporters page. Read More

FAC welcomes Karen Zeman

Friends of Alaska CASA is proud to announce that Karen Zeman, Executive Director of Spirit of Youth (SOY) and long-time advocate for young people, has joined the FAC Board of Directors. Read More

Anchorage volunteer class sworn in

In one of the largest CASA training classes ever, sixteen new volunteers, including FAC Executive Director Ryan Zinn, were sworn in on Thursday, October 8, 2009. Read More

FAC seeks Diversity Outreach Project proposals
Through its new Diversity Outreach Project, Friends of Alaska CASA aims to recruit more Native Alaska CASA volunteers to better serve the youth in state custody. Find out more about the project and the Request for Proposals.

FAC elects new officers, bids farewell to outgoing officers
Friends of Alaska CASA’s May board meeting marked the beginning of a new chapter as we elected new officers and bid a fond farewell to departing officers and board members. Then in June, we seated a new board member from Juneau, Jeff Bush. Read more.

FAC Non-profit of the month at Anchorage’s 2 Friends Gallery
FAC is proud to be selected as the non-profit organization of the month by 2 Friends Gallery in Anchorage. During the month of August 2009, the gallery will donate 10% of sales to support the work of Friends of Alaska CASA. Learn more.

Save the date! 14th Annual Quilt Auction slated for November 21, 2009
Friends of Alaska CASA will hold its 14th Annual Silent Quilt Auction on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at the ConocoPhillips Atrium, 700 G Street, in downtown Anchorage. Preview of and bidding on over 150 quilts will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with bidding closing at 2 p.m. Be sure to mark your calendar - this is an event you will not want to miss! More ...

Calling all volunteers: We need you!
Friends of Alaska CASA is ramping up our outreach and fundraising efforts this fall. And we need passionate, dedicated people like YOU to recruit new CASA advocates, grow our organization and speak up for abused and neglected children. Learn more.

Anchorage: Join FAC for the 10th Annual "5K graze to raise"
Friends of Alaska CASA will once again field a team to participate in the 10th Annual Alaska Visitor Industry Charity Walk. Read more and register here.

Alaska CASA and FFCA take to the airwaves
KSKA, Southcentral Alaska's public radio network, highlighted Alaska CASA and FFCA on their March 30th edition of "Line One," hosted Dr. Thad Woodard. Read more and listen to the complete program online

Friends of Alaska CASA supports progressive foster care legislation.
FAC has officially endorsed SB 105 and HB 126 which would create opportunities for job training, college tuition waivers, school stability, housing assistance, and mandatory home visits for youth in foster care and those preparing to age out. Read more.

Amanda Metivier and FFCA youth address Health and Social Services Committee
On March 20, 2009, FAC board member Amanda Metivier led a panel of foster youth and alumni representing Facing Foster Care in Alaska (FFCA) in addressing the Senate Health and Social Services Committee. Read more

FAC salutes Children's Court of Anchorage Master William Hitchcock Judge of the Year!
Master William Hitchcock's involvement with CASA dates back to the Alaska CASA program's founding in 1987, when he served on the organizing committee. In the intervening years, he has been Alaska CASA's most ardent supporter within the Alaska judiciary. More...

Winter CASA classes sworn in
Three new classes of CASA volunteers were sworn in this Winter in Juneau, Mat-Su Valley, and Anchorage. Meet them here.

FAC Welcomes Amanda Metivier to the Board of Directors
Friends of Alaska CASA is proud to announce that Amanda Metivier, president of Facing Foster Care in Alaska and long-time champion for foster youth, has joined the FAC Board of Directors. Amanda will be a valuable addition to the FAC Board as we move forward in 2009. More...

Good News for Foster Children & Youth: REI Supports "Foster Wear"
FAC partner organization, Facing Foster Care in Alaska, the Office of Children's Services, and Representative Les Gara have created the "Foster Wear" initiative to support foster families. Outdoor gear and apparel store, REI, is the first retailer to join the effort and will now offer up to a 25% clothing discount for foster families. More...

"Ante Up for Anchorage Non-Profits" Fundraising Dinner Hosted by Anchorage East Rotary
Do you like poker and would you like to support local non-profits, including Friends of Alaska CASA? Join us March 28, 2009 at Captain Cook Hotel in Anchorage. More...

13th Annual Quilt Auction a Success!
Friends of Alaska CASA held its 13th Annual Silent Quilt Auction on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at the ConocoPhillips Atrium. The crowd enjoyed the opportunity to bid on 171 beautiful quilts donated by 105 quilters. More...

FAC Awarded $10,000 Wal-Mart Grant
Friends of Alaska CASA is a 2008 recipient of the Wal-Mart Foundation's Community Grant Program. The $10,000 grant will support FAC's statewide recruitment campaign. More...

New Name, New Direction
CASAs for Children recently announced a name change: we are now Friends of Alaska CASA. The new name better describes the close relationship between our non-profit organization and the CASA programs we support. More...

Ryan Zinn Joins FAC
In July 2008, Friends of Alaska CASA (FAC) welcomed Ryan Zinn to the position of Program Coordinator. Ryan has over 13 years of non-profit experience in the United States and Latin America. More...

Friends of Alaska CASA joins the Duct Tape Ball team
Friends of Alaska CASA is honored to join the Duct Tape Ball for its 10th anniversary gala in 2009! The Duct Tape Ball is an annual black tie and duct tape gala in Anchorage that benefits three local non-profits each year. More...

New Program Allows Alaskans to Donate PFD Online
Friends of Alaska CASA (FAC) has been certified by the Alaska Department of Revenue for the first contributions campaign offered as part of the PFD Charitable Contributions Program. Now supporting FAC is as simple as contributing some or all of your Permanent Fund Dividend when you file online. More...

FAC President Sallye Werner addresses children's issues
At a recent press conference to promote the Candidates Forum, FAC President Sallye Werner shared information from a report released by Alaska chld advocates. “Based on data collected, the state of youth in Anchorage is in need of immediate attention,” said Werner. More...