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At CASA of Kosciusko County’s annual volunteer appreciation luncheon on Aug. 29, the organization honored Sherri Snow with the 2024 CASA of the Year Award.
Although Snow was unable to attend in person, a video featuring Snow and CASA staff was shared at the event.
“I’m humbled and grateful that I get to come alongside vulnerable kids in our county. I truly love what I do,” Snow said in her recorded message.
During her three years as a CASA volunteer, Snow has advocated for five children, demonstrating remarkable tenacity, persistence and an unwavering focus on each child’s best interests, according to a news release from CASA. She has built strong relationships to better understand the children’s needs and has consistently fought to ensure those needs are met.
The Volunteer of the Year Award is presented annually to a volunteer who exemplifies persistence, compassion and dedication, with special consideration given to the complexity of the cases served.
In addition, CASA announced the election of two new members to its Board of Directors, who both began service in July 2025:
• Andrew Wade, a Warsaw native and business banker at 1st Source Bank, brings a passion for investing in children.
“I am passionate about contributing to an organization that makes a tangible difference in children’s lives and supports their journey to a safe, permanent home,” Wade said.
He previously served on the Warsaw Community Development Board and resides in Winona Lake with his wife and two children.
• Chris Wiggins, senior vice president of commercial banking and regional manager for the commercial south region at Lake City Bank, is an active community leader. He currently serves on the boards of Baker Youth Club (treasurer), the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice. Wiggins lives in Warsaw with his wife, Sarah, and their four children.
“We are thrilled to welcome Andrew and Chris to our Board of Directors,” said Angie Ritchey, president of the board. “Their professional expertise, combined with their deep commitment to children and families in Kosciusko County, will make them invaluable partners in advancing CASA’s mission.”
CASA recruits, trains, and supports volunteers who serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for children. These volunteers provide a consistent, caring presence for children who have experienced abuse or neglect and ensure their voices are heard in court and across critical areas such as education, medical care and mental health.
New CASA training begins the week of Sept. 9. To learn more or register, email Erin Rowland Jones at casa@kosciusko.in.gov, call 574-372-2401, or visit www.casachildren.com/volunteer.
