Robyn Piro handing 2020 Robyn Piro Award of Merit recipient Richard Espinoza his certifiate .
Robyn Piro, and CASA Lyssabeth Mattoon during the 2020 Robyn Piro Award of Meriit ceremony.
The Award of Merit was established in 2017 by the CASA Board of Directors to honor Robyn Piro for outstanding volunteerism and leadership. The Award of Merit is for $500.00 to be used by a CASA of Merced County foster child for education and/or training beyond High School.
Criteria:
Must be a CASA of Merced County foster child assigned to an advocate.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must:
· Possess (or will complete by the time the award money is disbursed) a high school diploma (or equivalent) and have a Merced County CASA advocate.
· Submit:
o A completed application form;
o A letter of reference from their CASA advocate;
o Two letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, or other responsible adults;
o A one-page written statement on “What are your educational or training goals and how do you plan to achieve them?”
· Participate in an in-person interview with RPAM representatives.
Date Due:
Completed applications must be submitted to the CASA office by 5:00 P.M. on April 15, 2021.
