CASA volunteers aim for safe, permanent homes for kids At 17, Maria* just wanted to go home. Lisa Gilliland helped her do that. Gilliland and Maria walk around Massachusetts St., shopping, filling out job applications and talking. Actually, Maria does most of the talking. As they walk they eat ice cream and Gilliland listens intently as this determined, red-headed, young woman talks about her hopes for the future. 11 Sunny Day