ONU Kappa Alpha Theta members are encouraging university students to attend a nacho/quesadilla meal Wednesday to raise funds for CASA, the sorority’s national philanthropy.

CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, a national organization of volunteers that judges appoint to speak for the safety and well being of abused and neglected children.

Children with a CASA volunteer are half as likely to spend time in long-term foster care, defined as more than 3 years in care.

CASA advocacy saves taxpayer dollars. If the median length of stay were shorted for children in foster care by just one month, it would realize a national savings to taxpayers of approximately $2.75 billion.

Each fraternity and sorority on campus supports a national philanthropy.

Photo: Madelleine Foster (left) and Jacklyne Woods preparing a nacho dish.