The Genesee County Bar Association recognized four local organizations today for their commitment to improving the lives of those in need in Genesee County.
Each group received a donation from the bar association:
- CASA for Children (Court Appointed Special Advocates — providing volunteers to advocate for the needs of neglected and abused children in the county): $1,250
- Genesee County Youth Court (Provides a peer-review system for local troubled youth as an alternative to our adult justice system.): $500
- “People Realizing Potential” (A campaign of the Genesee ARC to assist local people with special needs.): $1,000
- Genesee County Child Advocacy Center (Provides services for local children in need.): $1,250
Pictured, from left, front, are: Donna Feary, Justice for Children/GLOW Foundation; Shelley Faltico, Genesee ARC; Deborah Kerr-Rosenbeck, Youth Court; Tara Pariso, CASA; Attorney Charles Graney (back left), Durin Roger, president-elect of the bar association; District Attorney Lawrence Friedman; Colleen Marvel, Coordinated Justice for Children; David Saleh, bar president; and, Thomas Burggman, CASA.
