Jewelers for Children

In 2010, Jewelers for Children is continuing its support abused and neglected children served by CASA/GAL programs throughout the country with a $600,000 contribution to National CASA. Of that, more than 80% will be passed directly to local CASA programs. The balance will help underwrite a new signature call-to-action campaign that will generate momentum and recognition for the CASA movement.

“Children often bear the brunt of tough economic times. As families experience greater stress due to financial pressures, children in at-risk families are more likely to be victimized,” says Ed Bridge, the chairman of Jewelers for Children. “That is why we remain committed to helping fund the work of community CASA programs.”

Jewelers for Children (JFC), the industry organization of jewelry retailers, manufacturers, watch companies and trade associations, is the leading private supporter of the National CASA Association and its member programs. Through its Champions for Abused Children Initiative, JFC has contributed $6.4 million since 2003 to increase the number of children served nationally by CASA programs.

The support of Jewelers for Children has significantly advanced National CASA's vision of providing a CASA volunteer for every abused and neglected child who needs one. The initiative also provides opportunities for jewelry industry members to volunteer to help abused and neglected children.

JFC is a nonprofit organization created by the jewelry industry to raise money for charities that benefit children. As a result of the hard work and generosity of JFC's underwriters and other members of the jewelry industry, Jewelers for Children has distributed more than $35 million to its recipient charities since 1999.

Other Jewelry Industry Support: Learn more and view the custom CASA jewelry items available through our jewelry retail partner, Fred Meyer/Littman Jewelers.