Paul Lynch from CASA of Jefferson County IL was awarded the Bronze Volunteer of the Year award for his commitment to serving children as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Paul is the type of volunteer that is ready to say yes to anything. According to his local CASA program, "He is not afraid to take hard cases… he is thorough and takes his role very seriously.

We are thankful that community volunteers like Paul step up to support youth who have experienced abuse or neglect in our state. You can become a CASA Volunteer & make a lasting difference in a child's life: https://illinoiscasa.org/how-to-help/