CASA of the Heartland raises $76k at Farm to Fork fundraiser event

“Farm to Fork is more than just a fundraiser,” said Executive Director Michelle Kail. “It’s a celebration of our community and the shared belief that every child deserves a voice.”

This year, guests enjoyed a lively evening featuring live music from Van Winkle & The Spirits, live and silent auctions, and a delicious farm-to-table meal prepared by Rosemary’s Catering and Clean Good Eats with locally grown ingredients from Prosperity Produce, Modern Heritage Farm, and Stith Family Farms. As a certified Kentucky Proud event, the evening highlighted both local flavors and local impact.

The night also spotlighted community champions like Dirt Works Unlimited, LLC, a proud returning event sponsor.

“We continue to support CASA of the Heartland’s Farm to Fork event each year because giving back to a community that has supported our business means a lot,” said Elton Youart, owner of Dirt Works Unlimited LLC. “CASA’s mission is meaningful and worthwhile, and being part of Farm to Fork allows us to make a real difference by supporting the work they do and strengthening our community through that partnership.”

CASA relies on community support to help recruit and fundraise to support its volunteers.

“Partnerships with local businesses and community members are essential to our work,” Kail said. “They help us reach more potential volunteers and provide support for our current volunteers, which in turn, allows us to support more children across our communities.”

Currently, there are 87 children across the Heartland on the waitlist to receive a CASA volunteer — someone to stand beside them in court and speak up for their best interests. Events like Farm to Fork help make that possible by funding volunteer recruitment, training, and support efforts.

To learn more or get involved, visit casaheartland.org or call 270-982-2274.