CASA Of Douglas County To Host Coffee Meet-And-Greet In Reedsport

CASA of Douglas County is inviting community members to stop by Highwater Cafe & Market in historic downtown Reedsport on Tuesday, March 10, to learn more about how local volunteers support children in foster care.

The community awareness event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Highwater Cafe & Market, 427 Fir Ave., Reedsport. Organizers say the casual meet-and-greet is designed to give residents a chance to speak directly with CASA leadership, ask questions, and learn how they can make a difference in a child’s life. Free drip coffee will be available for attendees while supplies last.

The event will feature Angela Gross, executive director of CASA of Douglas County, who will be available to talk about how the program works locally and what it means to serve as a Court Appointed Special Advocate.

CASA volunteers are trained community members appointed by judges to advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. According to information shared by the organization, a CASA is appointed after a child welfare case is opened, meets with the child at least once a month, communicates with those involved in the case, and provides advocacy in court until the child is placed into a safe, permanent home.

Organizers say the event is meant for anyone curious about volunteering, interested in learning more about CASA’s work in rural communities, or simply wanting to meet the team and have a conversation over coffee.

Promotional materials for the event encourage attendees to “meet our director,” “enjoy a cup of coffee on us,” and “take the next step - become a child’s advocate.”

Event Details
Who: CASA of Douglas County, featuring Executive Director Angela Gross
What: Community awareness tabling event and volunteer information meet-and-greet
When: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Highwater Cafe & Market, 427 Fir Ave., Reedsport, OR 97467
Cost: Free to attend

For more information about the event or about becoming a CASA volunteer, contact CASA of Douglas County at 541-672-7001 or info@casaofdouglascounty.org. More information is also available on the organization’s website and Facebook page.