According to Dallas CASA President/CEO Kathleen M. LaValle, “One of my favorite Christmas television specials is 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas'. If you’re like me, you’ve seen it enough times to be able to recite along: “’And what happened, then? Well, in Whoville they say – that the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day… the Grinch found the strength … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA
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JUST IN: Credit Union Of Texas’ $1.5M Gift Completes Children’s Advocacy Center Of Collin County’s $10M Capital Campaign
After the year that’s been, it’s time for the good news to come rolling in. This time it’s landed at the Children’s Advocacy Center Of Collin County (CACCC). Credit Union Of Texas (CUTX) has just provided a $1.5M donation to complete CACCC's $10M capital campaign for the “construction of an additional 44,000-square-foot center facility in McKinney that will specifically focus … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Credit Union Of Texas’ $1.5M Gift Completes Children’s Advocacy Center Of Collin County’s $10M Capital Campaign
JUST IN: Irish Burch Returns To Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center As Successor to President/CEO Lynn Davis
With Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center CEO Lynn Davis’ retirement coming up in January, the announcement of his successor has just been made. After a nationwide search, they found Lynn’s replacement right in North Texas! It’s Irish Burch, who has 27 years of experience working on behalf of child abuse victims. According to DCAC Board Chair Scott Breitkreutz, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Irish Burch Returns To Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center As Successor to President/CEO Lynn Davis
Dallas CASA Magically Transforms Annual Champion Of Children Award Dinner Into 40th Anniversary Celebration
It was just a year ago that the Dallas CASA crew was preparing for its 40th anniversary of providing advocates for children in the protective care of the state. There were all types of ideas being investigated on how to make it a memory-maker of a year with in-person activities. Then all those plans tumbled when COVID-19 arrived this spring. But Dallas CASA President/CEO … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Magically Transforms Annual Champion Of Children Award Dinner Into 40th Anniversary Celebration
September 25 Update: Going Virtual and Rescheduled
The changes of plans continue to keep the “datekeepers” busy adjusting and re-adjusting their calendars. The good news is that on today’s Update is not only are no cancellations, there are a couple organizations are looking to 2021 for in-person activities. The almost-as-good news is that some groups are adjusting to the new world of virtual eventing. If you haven’t tried … [Read more...] about September 25 Update: Going Virtual and Rescheduled
MySweetEssential: CASA Of Collin County
According to CASA Of Collin County Executive Director Tricia Clifton, Every child deserves a safe and loving home free from abuse and neglect. At CASA of Collin County, we promote and protect the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. By training volunteer advocates to improve the child’s quality of life and serve as … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: CASA Of Collin County
JUST IN: Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center President/CEO Lynn Davis Announces His Retirement
Longtime Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center President/CEO Lynn Davis announced his retirement today from the organization that “improves the lives of abused children in Dallas County and provides national leadership on child abuse issues.” According to DCAC Board of Directors Chair Scott Breitkreutz, “Lynn’s priority has always been to ensure that every child who needs DCAC’s … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center President/CEO Lynn Davis Announces His Retirement
MySweetEssential: Dallas CASA
According to Dallas CASA President/CEO Kathleen LaValle, 2020 has brought profound challenges to all our lives. But even as the COVID-19 pandemic tightened its grip on our world, Dallas CASA’s advocacy on behalf of abused and neglected children did not take a break. It’s been people like Dallas CASA volunteer Janet who have shown the essential nature of our work. … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Dallas CASA
Last Call: Dallas CASA’s 25th Anniversary Parade Of Playhouses
Don’t you know a kiddo who is tired of sheltering-in-place? How about providing them with a whole new home to get away to? That can happen if you can spare $5. Dallas CASA’s 25th Annual Parade of Playhouse that is marching in place at NorthPark Center and online is providing just the opportunity for you. And one person who buys $500 worth of tickets will win … [Read more...] about Last Call: Dallas CASA’s 25th Anniversary Parade Of Playhouses
JUST IN: A Sneak Peak Of Dallas CASA’s 25th Annual Parade of Playhouses At NorthPark
Things are looking up. In addition to the outdoor temperatures rising, Dallas CASA’s 25th Annual Parade of Playhouses is officially marching in place starting Friday in air conditioning. In a break from the usual display of all the mini-mansions at NorthPark Center, this year three have hunkered down at the enclosed mall from the Macy’s Court to the NorthCourt. Seven others are … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Sneak Peak Of Dallas CASA’s 25th Annual Parade of Playhouses At NorthPark
JUST IN: 25th Annual Parade Of Playhouses Will March On At NorthPark With Tickets Available Only Online
For the past 25 years, Dallas CASA's Parade of Playhouses has marched in place to raise funds for Dallas CASA and to find backyards for the mini-mansions. And this year won’t be different. Well, it will be a little different. The collection of ten playhouses will still be on display at NorthPark for 17 days from Friday, July 10 thru Sunday, July 26. They’ll also be viewable … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 25th Annual Parade Of Playhouses Will March On At NorthPark With Tickets Available Only Online