While the Mad Hatters will be raising champagne flutes and funds at the Arboretum on Thursday, April 20, VolunteerNow will be holding its 16th annual Hearts of Texas Luncheon at the Dallas Arts District Mansion. With the focus being on volunteerism’s power to shape the future, the keynote speaker will be Charles Schwab Premier Bank exec/former NFL linebacker Christian … [Read more...] about Volunteer Now’s 2023 Hearts Of Texas Luncheon To Honor Lynn McBee, Dallas CASA And Dallas ISD
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UPDATE: Comerica’s Prom Dress Drive Dazzles Pop-Up Boutiques With 625 Gowns For Area Teens
Thanks to an editing of closets in February, Comerica Bank’s Prom Dress Drive was a resounding success. Because of the generosity of area fashionistas, hundreds of Dallas CASA and Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas teens will look really rather smashing at their school proms. And just like a check presentation, the final count has been revealed. In its eighth year of the … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Comerica’s Prom Dress Drive Dazzles Pop-Up Boutiques With 625 Gowns For Area Teens
Parade Of Playhouses Returns To NorthPark’s Air-Conditioned World When Summer Heat Swelters
Everybody seems to be spinning from the topsy-turvy weather changes of late, with temperatures ranging from just above freezing to the 80s, but they needn't be. That wide spread of degrees will soon settle down to temperatures that will throw air-conditioner techs into hyperdrive come summertime. Luckily, Dallas CASA will cool activities with its annual Parade of … [Read more...] about Parade Of Playhouses Returns To NorthPark’s Air-Conditioned World When Summer Heat Swelters
Comerica Bank’s Prom Dress Drive Is Underway Benefiting Dallas CASA and Boys And Girls Clubs
It time to clean out those closets and you have choices where to share your wealth of fashions. For more grown-up types, 2023 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Chair Kim Quinn could really use the gently experienced outfits and accessories. As for the younger set, Comerica Bank’s Prom Dress Drive is underway to provide new or gently used, cleaned formal dresses and … [Read more...] about Comerica Bank’s Prom Dress Drive Is Underway Benefiting Dallas CASA and Boys And Girls Clubs
Grovel Alert: Dallas CASA Young Professionals’ CASAblanca
If you had your best partying clothes all pressed and ready for Dallas CASA Young Professionals’ CASAblanca on Saturday, February 4, at The Hall on Dragon, let’s hope you already have your tickets reserved. According to CASAblanca Co-Chairs Anuka Dhakal, Brooke Donelson and Melissa Wong, the fundraiser is nearing the sold-out stage. BTW, there's a mistaken theory that … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Dallas CASA Young Professionals’ CASAblanca
JUST IN: Doswell Foundation Provides $548,931 For Dallas CASA Post-Case Mentoring Pilot Program
With so many children in foster care, a growing issue is the problem of youngsters “aging out” of the program, as well as “the formal relationship with their Dallas CASA volunteer ending.” These young adults find themselves vulnerable to a world of risks including “homelessness, unemployment, incarceration, human trafficking and many other challenges as they move into … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Doswell Foundation Provides $548,931 For Dallas CASA Post-Case Mentoring Pilot Program
2023 Cherish The Children Luncheon Details Announced Including Awardees, Leadership And Keynoter
To more than 650 education and family support agencies, the name "Hoglund" has been a godsend. Since Sally and Forrest Hoglund established The Hoglund Family Foundation in 1989, more than $62M has been pumped into Dallas thanks to their generosity and commitment to the city. Even more impressive is how Sally and Forrest instilled in their family the importance of giving back … [Read more...] about 2023 Cherish The Children Luncheon Details Announced Including Awardees, Leadership And Keynoter
Dallas CASA Young Professionals Kick Off 2023 Fundraising Fun With CASAblanca
With the holidays swallowing up everybody’s time followed by the January recovery period, one of the new year’s early signs that North Texas fundraising is returning to the scene is Dallas CASA Young Professionals’ CASAblanca. This year is no different from the past, with 2023 CASAblanca Co-Chairs Anuka Dhakal, Brooke Donelson and Melissa Wong announcing the night of … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Young Professionals Kick Off 2023 Fundraising Fun With CASAblanca
MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA
According to Dallas CASA volunteer Diane Ensminger, “My wish this holiday season is that all children living in the protective care of the state might have their childhoods restored and be able to do the things other children can do. “I recently advocated for a teenage girl I’ll call 'Danielle.' Danielle bounced between ten different foster homes, mental health … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA
Singer Cory Morrow Brought More Than Entertainment To Dallas CASA’s Champion Of Children
When Austin-based singer Cory Morrow agreed to trek up to North Texas to perform for Dallas CASA's Champion of Children on Thursday, October 27, he had a double purpose. In addition to entertaining the crowd at The Rustic, the father of four boys and a daughter was well aware of the need for Dallas CASA's mission "of getting kids out of bad situations." Here's a report from the … [Read more...] about Singer Cory Morrow Brought More Than Entertainment To Dallas CASA’s Champion Of Children
MySweetToyDrive: Dallas CASA Angel Tree Holiday Program
According to Dallas CASA Supervisor Ron Craig, “My role at Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is to advocate for teenagers in the permanent managing conservatorship of the state. “Those are some fancy words, but what do they mean? The kids I serve and support are teenagers who have come into protective care either because their parents cannot parent or … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Dallas CASA Angel Tree Holiday Program