Uplifting Voices

On Saturday, May 7, 2022, Voices for Children supporters joined co-chairs Patricia Brutten and Marina Marrelli for the inaugural Uplifting Voices event at The Del Mar Plaza. Attendees were inspired by CASA Alice Brewer and an engaging conversation led by NBC San Diego’s Mark Mullen with award-winning journalist and 5th generation beekeeper Meredith May, about her book “The Honey Bus,” a personal memoir of a young girl’s loss and courage. Meredith shared about her grandfather, who ignited her passion for beekeeping. Her grandfather became the most consistent adult in Meredith’s life during a tumultuous time in her childhood, much like Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers do for youth in foster care.

Attendees also supported the life-changing advocacy of CASA volunteers through an irresistible live auction and the opportunity to Fund-a-CASA, raising more than $380,000! All net proceeds from Uplifting Voices provide direct support to Voices for Children’s CASA program in San Diego County.

Interested in becoming a sponsor for Uplifting Voices 2023? Please contact Special Events Manager, Samantha Daum, at events@speakupnow.org or 858-598-2261.