Appalachian CASA’s Red Shoe Party is reminiscent of the American classic The Wizard of Oz. Guests are encouraged to wear red shoes. The color red is a symbol of a safe home for the children who will benefit from the funds raised throughout the evening.
Dorothy’s journey through Oz can be compared with that of a child’s life – a child who faces an uncertain fate. In The Wizard of Oz, the characters of Tin Man, Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion each play a role in getting Dorothy home safely. Similarly, CASA helps ensure that the determination of where that home will be is in the best interest of the child.