With a combined 51 years of service and 127 children served, three CASA volunteers are being recognized for their extraordinary dedication to children in foster care.

Dawn Dillon, Bonnie Allison and Dorothy Rinderle have each given more than a decade of their lives to ensure that children in foster care have a voice in court and the chance to grow up in safe, loving homes.

“Dawn, Bonnie and Dorothy embody what it means to be the voice for a child,” said Melinda Leon, executive director of CASA of Mesa County. “Their dedication over the years has created lasting change in the lives of the children they’ve served, and we are deeply grateful for their unwavering service.”

Dillon has been a CASA volunteer for 10 years, taking on four cases and advocating for five children. One of her cases spanned eight years, a testament to her unwavering commitment to stand by a child throughout their journey.

“Children are our future, and every child deserves a future,” she said.

Allison has served for 14 years, taking on 20 cases and advocating for 44 children. Her passion for children’s well-being has made her a steady and trusted presence for families and the courts.

“All children deserve a safe life,” Allison said. “I have always assisted any child that needed help by either someone to talk to or a place to feel safe.”

Rinderle has provided 27 years of service to CASA, handling 53 cases and advocating for 78 children. Her tireless dedication and compassion have touched multiple generations of children and families in Mesa County.

“All children deserve to grow up in a loving and safe environment,” Rinderle said. “It has been my role as an advocate for the ones who do not have this chance and give them a voice.”

CASA volunteers are community members who are trained to advocate for children in the foster care system, ensuring their voices are heard in court and their best interests are at the heart of every decision. For more information about becoming a CASA volunteer, go to www.CASAMC.org or call 970-242-4191.