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JUST IN: Northwood Woman’s Club “Gives It Away” To The Tune Of $297,000

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Despite the temperatures settling in past the 90-degree mark, it was Christmas time at Bent Tree County Club today. After a year of fundraising, the Northwood Woman's Club presented checks totaling $297,000 to the following very happy nonprofits:Attitudes and Attire — $31,500 Callier Center for Communication Disorders — $40,500 Cristo Rey Dallas — $47,000 Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Northwood Woman’s Club “Gives It Away” To The Tune Of $297,000

Cherish the Children Luncheon Made An “Impact” With “Trucks” Netting $130,000 For Dallas CASA

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Surrounded by the Cherish The Children Luncheon VIPs in the Omni Dallas’ Southside Room, Anthony Trucks looked right at home with locals like Erin Finegold White, Alison Panasik, Patty Leyendecker, Christie Carter, Caroline Rose Hunt, Dedie Leahy and Luncheon Co-Chairs Erin Jesberger and Aubrey Labanowski on Monday, April 9. Little did many of them know that the night before, … [Read more...] about Cherish the Children Luncheon Made An “Impact” With “Trucks” Netting $130,000 For Dallas CASA

Cherish The Children Patron Party Had Furniture On The Dining Room Table And A “Rose” In The Living Room

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The streets between Armstrong and Lomo Alto were a tad bit tight on Thursday, April 5. With the Crystal Charity Ball ladies having a reception for their advisory board members and beneficiaries on one corner and Dallas CASA’s Cherish the Children Co-Chair Aubrey and John Labanowski hosting the luncheon fundraiser patron party a block over.Luckily, the Cherish the Children … [Read more...] about Cherish The Children Patron Party Had Furniture On The Dining Room Table And A “Rose” In The Living Room

One-Of-A-Kind Children’s Furniture Is Starting To Arrive For Dallas CASA’s Cherish The Children Luncheon Fundraiser

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Dallas CASA is becoming the carpenter’s delight. In the summer the organization’s Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center is a major fundraiser with its one-of-a-kind mini-mansions. In the spring some folks might not realize but the Cherish The Children Luncheon also has hammers and saw hard at work with its “custom-designed children’s chairs and furniture created and donated … [Read more...] about One-Of-A-Kind Children’s Furniture Is Starting To Arrive For Dallas CASA’s Cherish The Children Luncheon Fundraiser

Dallas CASA’s 23rd Parade Of Playhouses To Be Presented By Crest Dallas Cadillac/Infiniti And Have The Return Of Old Favorites

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Spring is the time of year when the housing market flourishes like the flowers at the Dallas Arboretum. It’s also when homebuilders start plotting, planning and building the adorable mini-mansions for Dallas CASA’s 23rd Annual Parade of Playhouses.Once again the “parade” will get underway at NorthPark Center. But this year’s it going to take place around the Fourth of … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s 23rd Parade Of Playhouses To Be Presented By Crest Dallas Cadillac/Infiniti And Have The Return Of Old Favorites

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott Accepts Champion Of Freedom Award At Dallas CASA And Announces New Efforts To Fight Human Trafficking

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Dallas CASA President/Executive Director Kathleen LaValle and her crew had the Dallas CASA headquarters all spiffed up on Thursday, February 8. After all, it's not every day that Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott is going to be in the house to receive the Champion of Freedom Award from the North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking with loads of politicos and North Texas leaders … [Read more...] about Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott Accepts Champion Of Freedom Award At Dallas CASA And Announces New Efforts To Fight Human Trafficking

Former NFL Player Anthony Trucks To Speak At Cherish The Children And Judge Cheryl Lee Shannon To Receive Caroline Rose Hunt Award

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For many children in foster care, the right-turn-in-the-road decision results from a caring adult. These adults help children who have been the victims of neglect and/or abuse, to realize that their destiny can be one of opportunity. To help the children adjust to a stable and caring environment requires time, patience, empathy and care.One of those children was Anthony … [Read more...] about Former NFL Player Anthony Trucks To Speak At Cherish The Children And Judge Cheryl Lee Shannon To Receive Caroline Rose Hunt Award

Dallas CASA Has New Board Leadership And Members, As Well As Hosting Bronze Eagle Award Presentation To Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

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Dallas CASA has been busy. This past Thursday afternoon at Dallas CASA, Gov. Greg Abbott was presented the Bronze Eagle Award for his work combating human trafficking at the North Texas Coalition Again Human Trafficking’s National Human Trafficking Awareness Event.And then to add its news making, its board of directors has a new chairman and five new members. Taking over … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Has New Board Leadership And Members, As Well As Hosting Bronze Eagle Award Presentation To Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

Dallas CASA Young Professionals Weren’t Just Playing Around At 2018 CASAblanca To Raise Funds For Abused And Neglected Children

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It was a pretty darn gorgeous and fun-loving crowd that hit the gaming tables on Saturday, January 20. No, it wasn't in Vegas. It was at The Hall on Dragon. And the high rollers weren't Ocean's 11. They were Dallas CASA's Young Professionals for the Third Annual CASAblanca. Here's a report from the field:The glittering young were out in force for Dallas CASA’s third … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Young Professionals Weren’t Just Playing Around At 2018 CASAblanca To Raise Funds For Abused And Neglected Children

Comerica’s Prom Dress Drive Is Providing An Opportunity To Play Fairy Godmother For Dallas CASA And Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Dallas Cinderallas

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It’s time to part company with old friends. While many gals are cleaning gently experienced grown-up fashions from their closets for the Salvation Army Fashion Show and Luncheon, there are some retired prom dresses that could be put back into action.Dallas CASA and the Boys And Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas have hundreds of girls, who just might not be able to go to their … [Read more...] about Comerica’s Prom Dress Drive Is Providing An Opportunity To Play Fairy Godmother For Dallas CASA And Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Dallas Cinderallas

Champions For Children Award Dinner Honored Junior League Of Dallas And Learned The Impact Of Dallas CASA From A Former Client

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Celebrating its 20th anniversary at the Fairmont, Dallas CASA's Champion of Children Award Dinner proved to be both a celebration for those providing foster children protection in the legal system, as well as emphasizing the long-term results of the program.  On Thursday, November 16, guests at the annual dinner included a large contingency from the Junior League of Dallas … [Read more...] about Champions For Children Award Dinner Honored Junior League Of Dallas And Learned The Impact Of Dallas CASA From A Former Client