Richland County CASA, Inc.

Richland County CASA, formerly the Volunteer Guardian ad Litem Project, was formed in 1983 by the Junior League and governed by a non-profit board of directors. In the mid 80s the program was placed under the auspices of Richland County Government where it remains today. In July 2000, the program changed its name for increased usability and definition of scope. Adopting the CASA name also allowed for a closer alignment with the National CASA Association. This unique public/non-profit partnership maximizes every dollar and has allowed Richland County CASA to be one of the most efficient programs in the country.

Richland County government and the State of South Carolina provide 70% of the funding needed to meet CASA’s operational needs; CASA’s Board of Directors, Richland County CASA, Inc. provides the remaining 30%.

Richland County CASA, Inc. is the 501 (c ) 3 nonprofit organization made up of committed community members who support Richland County CASA by raising public awareness and funds to support the program. The mission of Richland County CASA, Inc. is to provide resources to fully support the mission of Richland County CASA.

RC CASA Board of Directors

Jim Cleckler, Chair-Term 2014
The Palmetto Company

Charles Stearns, Treasurer –Term 2012
Wilbur Smith Associates

Robert Clarkson –Term 2014
Retired

Rachel Chaplin –Term 2013
Attorney

Kendall Davis –Term 2013
Columbia Chamber of Commerce

Danielle Gadow –Term 2014
Wilbur Smith Association

Jennifer Hollingsworth –Term 2014
Attorney

Jim Reed –Term 2013
Retired Banker

Lynzee Perdaris –Term 2014
Action Industrial Group

Marcus Robinson – Term 2013
The Robinson Group of SC

J. Paige Green, Executive Director


Richland County CASA, Inc., is a Federal 501(c )3 Organization Contributions are Tax Deductible Federal Identification Number 57-0776475

Richland County CASA embraces diversity in religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, ability, age and socioeconomic class as an integral part of providing an exceptional volunteer experience for our community.