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Article: Time to munch for a good cause
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- Redlands Daily Facts
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- September 28, 2009
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REDLANDS - CASA of San Bernardino County will host its annual
Munchin' at the Mansion Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Edwards Mansion in
Redlands.
The event is 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
All proceeds will support the Court-Appointed Special Advocate
(CASA) program, which trains community volunteers to advocate for
the best interests of abused and neglected children living in foster
care. CASA recruits, trains and supervises volunteer adult advocates
who provide a stable and consistent presence in the often turbulent
lives of foster youth.
Dr. Phil McGraw, national CASA spokesman, said, "CASA volunteers
also help to alleviate the constant upheaval faced by foster
children. Research shows that children with ...