2020 CASA's Got Talent
October 17, 2020 @ 4:30PM — 7:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
CASA's Got Talent, scheduled to take place the World's Only Corn Palace on November 7, 2020, was canceled. This cancellation has the safety and wellbeing of our community, attendees, performers, volunteers, and staff at the forefront.
CASA always has and will always put the health and safety of our community as our top priority. The current COVID-19 environment is no exception. Your support and generosity have always been the cornerstone of our ability to provide our volunteers and staff with the resources necessary to meet abused and neglected children's needs. You have ALWAYS supported our CASA Program and Children at the times of the most acute need - and this is one of those moments!
- Discontinuing in-person visits with children beginning on March 13,
- Transitioning to online volunteer training,
- Cancelling the Harrison & Parkston church concerts, Color Me CASA, and CASA's Got Talent, which resulted in the loss of $100,000 in expected revenue,
- Absorbing a $7,120 reduction in funding from the South Dakota CASA Commission,
CASA has also seen an increase in our services, as many families suffer from sickness and financial insecurity. These factors lead to tremendous stress and can cause parents separated from their children because of substance abuse, neglect, and child abuse. CASA must have the resources to meet this moment when the need for our services is so great.