CASA of the Heartland hosts annual Pinwheel Planting events

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. --- CASA of the Heartland hosted its annual Pinwheel Planting events across the organization’s six-county region, inviting community members to plant a total of 4,000 pinwheels at locations throughout the area as part of the Pinwheels for Prevention campaign.

Pinwheels for Prevention is a national campaign used as a reminder of the uplifting and great childhood that all children deserve. The blue and white pinwheels represent hope, health and happiness for the children that CASA serves. 

"Our hope is that by hosting this event, we can raise awareness about child abuse prevention and help our community recognize the signs of abuse and neglect," said CASA of the Heartland Executive Director Michelle Kail. "For the children who have already experienced abuse, it is critical that they are not alone. CASA volunteers stand beside these children to ensure their voices are heard and that their best interests are represented, helping them move toward safe, stable, and permanent homes."

Pinwheel Planting events took place at the Lincoln Square in Hodgenville on Tuesday, March 24; at Meade County Bank in Brandenburg on Wednesday, March 25; at the Elizabethtown Police Department headquarters on March 26; at First State Bank in Hardinsburg on March 30; at the Hart County Courthouse in Munfordville on March 31; and at Centre on Main in Leitchfield on April 2. 

The pinwheels will remain on display through the end of April to highlight the importance of preventing child abuse and advocating for children who have been affected. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, strengthening families and encouraging communities to play an active role in preventing child maltreatment.

Originally organized in Hardin County in 2007, CASA of the Heartland works to recruit, train and support community volunteers who advocate on behalf of abused, neglected and dependent children under the protection of area court systems. Over the past three years, CASA has expanded to include LaRue, Meade, Breckinridge, Grayson and Hart counties.CASA of the Heartland is actively seeking volunteers to serve local children who are on a waitlist for a CASA volunteer. To get involved with CASA of the Heartland or to learn more about their mission, visit casaheartland.org or call 270-982-2274.