According to Community Partners of Dallas President/CEO Joanna Clarke, "Tis the season for the Community Partners of Dallas Toy Drive, and we are asking the community to help bring holiday joy to the thousands of Dallas County’s abused and neglected children we serve again this year! “For many of our kids, it may be the first time they have ever received a present. For … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Community Partners Of Dallas
Foster care
Champion Of Children Award Dinner Shone A Light On The Plight Of Kids Aging Out Of The Foster System
Thursday nights are rarely stay-at-homes for North Texas non-profits. For instance on Thursday, October 12, while Klyde Warren Park was taking full advantage of the beautiful weather for its Party in the Park, Dallas CASA's 2023 Champion of Children Award Dinner was just a block away at The Fairmont Dallas. The Dallas CASA fundraiser brought together two men from different … [Read more...] about Champion Of Children Award Dinner Shone A Light On The Plight Of Kids Aging Out Of The Foster System
Champions of Children Patrons Celebrated Dallas CASA’s Upcoming Fundraiser With An Arty Backdrop
When Dallas CASA was established in 1979 as one of three pilot programs in the country, Kathleen LaValle was in SMU's Dedman School of Law and Dallas had no such thing as an "arts district." On Wednesday, October 4, Kathleen, who is CEO of Dallas CASA, was taking in a bird's eye view of the Dallas Arts District thanks to Champion of Children Award Dinner Co-Chair Retta A. … [Read more...] about Champions of Children Patrons Celebrated Dallas CASA’s Upcoming Fundraiser With An Arty Backdrop
Leigh Sendra’s Doodle Rock Rescue And CHEW Are Howling To Help Two- And Four-Legged Critters
Back in 2017, Leigh Sendra’s love of animals resulted in her founding the 501 (c)(3) non-profit Doodle Rock Rescue to rescue and rehome poodle mixes. Over the years Doodle Rock has “experienced remarkable growth, successfully finding homes for over 1,600 dogs.” But it was during this time that Leigh discovered “a crucial gap in veterinary medicine: the lack of accessible … [Read more...] about Leigh Sendra’s Doodle Rock Rescue And CHEW Are Howling To Help Two- And Four-Legged Critters
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Investing In Foster Kids
According to Friends Investing In Foster Kids Board of Directors Chair Michelle Williams, “Upon learning about the second specialty court in Texas, the Dallas County Child Protection and Permanency Court, I began volunteering to assist the Court and Judge Delia Gonzales. As the Dallas community became aware of the Court, businesses and individuals also began to volunteer and … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Investing In Foster Kids
MySweetOpportunity: Dallas CASA’s Champion Of Children Award Dinner
According to Dallas CASA’s 2023 Champion Of Children Award Dinner Co-Chairs Stephanie and David Krahe, “We’d like to invite you to join us at Dallas CASA’s Champion of Children Award Dinner on Thursday, October 12, at the Fairmont Dallas. “Together with our Co-Chairs Retta A. Miller and Megan and Tom Sterquell, we’ll be honoring Francois Rehani, founder of La La Land Kind … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Dallas CASA’s Champion Of Children Award Dinner
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas CASA
According to Dallas CASA President and CEO Kathleen M. LaValle, “Recently, our advocate Karla H. received a phone call from Jasmine, a teen Karla had previously served. Jasmine had aged out of care, but she was being trafficked in Austin and didn’t know who else to call. She was frightened and alone in an unfamiliar city with no transportation. “Jasmine’s case file shows … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas CASA
CitySquare’s Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) Receives Its Own 501(c)(3) Designation
For 20 years, CitySquare and the Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) have worked to help DFW youngsters (16-24 years old) make the challenging transition from foster care to self-sufficient adulthood. TRAC has helped nearly 1,200 youth per year to achieve a living wage, have access to safe stable affordable housing and receive trauma-informed support. But like its … [Read more...] about CitySquare’s Transition Resource Action Center (TRAC) Receives Its Own 501(c)(3) Designation
The Chilling Reality Is That 15 Animals Were Intentionally Killed Thursday In Dallas
Thursday, 15 animals were killed on purpose in Dallas. Ten of them were dogs. Sorry for the brutal opening, but that is the ugly reality facing Dallas Animal Services as it has reached the “Critical Overflow” stage, with 344 dogs and only 300 kennels. As bad as that sounds, it could be worse if not for the success of various foster programs and adoption events. It was … [Read more...] about The Chilling Reality Is That 15 Animals Were Intentionally Killed Thursday In Dallas
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas CASA 2023 Parade Of Playhouses
This morning, before the temperatures started marching up to the 90s, local media turned out for a cool story to cover. Not only was it taking place indoors at NorthPark, it was the debut of Dallas CASA's 2023 Parade of Playhouses, and what a collection of playhouses it is. Creativity was in full bloom with everything from a Hobbit House by DPR Construction and Kimley-Horn and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas CASA 2023 Parade Of Playhouses
JUST IN: Dallas CASA’s Champion of Children Award Dinner Moves Indoors With Francois Reihani And David Ambroz
After the last two years of holding concerts at The Rustic and virtually the year before (2020), Dallas CASA is returning to its pre-pandemic format of holding its Champion of Children Award Dinner indoors with a seated supper. Event Co-Chairs Stephanie and David Krahe, Retta A. Miller and Megan and Tom Sterquell and Honorary Co-Chairs Fran and Mark S. Berg have arranged … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas CASA’s Champion of Children Award Dinner Moves Indoors With Francois Reihani And David Ambroz