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Pulaski County CASA Storybook Gala

An Evening in Oz

Saturday, April 26, 2025

E.O. Manees House

Step into the magical world of Oz as we come together for an unforgettable evening at the Pulaski County CASA Storybook Gala, inspired by the timeless tale of The Wizard of Oz. Join us as we celebrate the incredible journey of helping children in foster care find a safe and permanent place to call home—because truly, there’s no place like home.

At CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), our community volunteers are dedicated to advocating for the best interests of children in foster care, ensuring they have the support and guidance they need to thrive. This special evening will raise critical funds to support this life-changing mission.

Put on your ruby slippers, follow the yellow brick road, and join us for a night filled with heart, courage, and community. Together, we can help more children find the safety, stability, and love they deserve.

Tickets go on sale soon to secure your spot in Oz! 🌈✨

Pulaski County Friends of CASA, Inc., along with Judge Barry Hyde, hosted the 29th Annual Judge’s Cup CASA Classic at The Greens at North Hills on October 11, 2024.

The annual Judge’s Cup CASA Classic is held to raise funds to support Pulaski County CASA. Pulaski County CASA is a child welfare organization that trains volunteers from our community to advocate for children that have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. These volunteers are appointed by the Court to speak for the children in Court in an effort to ensure the children are in safe and permanent homes as soon as possible.

Sponsors for the event included  Centennial Bank, Thomas Engineering Company, Financial Intelligence, Clinical Content Consultants, LLC, DDK Forestry & Real Estate, Mackie Wolf Zientz Mann, Brent Eubanks for Circuit Judge, Molly McNulty for Court of Appeals, Flyway Brewing, By The Glass, & Grapevine Wine & Spirits.

To receive notification about the 2025 tournament, email [email protected].  To donate, use the button below.

Pulaski County Friends of CASA, Inc. and the Light of Hope Committee hosted the Light of Hope breakfast on October 17, 2024 in the chapel at First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock.  This year’s event was sponsored by First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock, Gwatney Buick GMC, Limitless Media Co., & Ben E. Keith Co.  Award Recipients included Advocate of the Year Nathan Pruzaniec, Starfish Award Recipient Devon Sears, & the Darryl Capps Lasting Light of Hope Award Recipient Valerie Phillips.

Light of Hope (LOH) is a one hour, free informational breakfast that takes place each year to bring focus to the plight of abused and neglected children in our community.  LOH is a fundraising event that not only highlights the needs of children in foster care, but also spotlights the positive impact that volunteer CASA Advocates have on the cases we are assigned to.  

Pulaski County Friends of CASA, Inc. presents the Light of Hope Breakfast each year to raise awareness and financial support to serve the children that are navigating the foster care system.  At any given time, there are between 600 and 700 children in care in Pulaski County alone.  Our CASA program served over 286 of those children last year and our sponsors and donors for the LOH event allow us to increase the number of children that will benefit from having a CASA Advocate assigned to their case.  Your support has a huge impact on the children we serve and provides them a Voice in Court through the volunteer CASA Advocates that serve them. 

If you are interested in attending or sponsoring the 2025 event, please email us at [email protected] and we will provide more information.