Court Appointed Special Advocates of Mesa County is among the latest recipients of grants awarded by the Taco Bell Foundation.

The $2,840 grant will help fund advocacy and resources that educate and inspire the next generation of leaders.

“We are honored to partner with the Taco Bell Foundation in championing the success and dreams of our young people,” said Joy Thompson, executive director of CASA of Mesa County. “The vision we share with the Taco Bell Foundation is one in which every young person has access to the therapeutic and educational resources they need to have a brighter future.”

Jennifer Bradbury, interim executive director of the Taco Bell Foundation, said a total of $10 million was distributed to more than 400 organizations through the local grants program. “Together with these organizations, we work to break down barriers so students nationwide can continue creating and innovating. This $10 million is going back to those in our local communities who are most hungry to learn.”

CASA of Mesa County supports court-appointed volunteers who serve as advocates for abused and neglected children. For more information, visit www.casamc.org.