In response to the financial loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, CASA has created a COVID-19 Relief Fund. The purpose of this fund is to support our domestic violence programs by offsetting lost revenue from the cancellation of our spring Gala and the closure of the CASA Community Thrift Shop. It is uncertain if things will ever go back to normal, but what is certain, is that domestic violence is not going away. Countries around the world have reported increased incidents of domestic violence during the COVID-19 lockdowns and we're seeing an increase in victims reaching out for domestic violence support right here in Pinellas County.