While Broadway Dallas babies were rocking with "Tina" at the Music Hall on Friday, February 2, Dallas CASA Young Professionals were smoking hot like Humphrey Bogart's "Rick's backroom" with their own version of CASAblanca at the Hall on Dragon. But it wasn't all game-playing. In addition to grazing around on yummy hors d'oeuvres, eyeballing the silent auction packages and … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Young Professionals Were “Game” For CASAblanca Fundraiser With A “Special Edition”
Kathleen LaValle
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
CFT’s New President/CEO Wayne White Was The Center Of Attention At 2023 NTxGD Kick-Off Party
There was a whirlwind of activity at the headquarters of Communities Foundation of Texas on Thursday, September 7, when an invitation-only gathering kicked off the 15th anniversary of CFT's North Texas Giving Day (NTxGD). A crowd of nearly 300 people attended the "Cheers to 15 Years" event for the organization's charitable fund-holders, nonprofits participating in NTxGD … [Read more...] about CFT’s New President/CEO Wayne White Was The Center Of Attention At 2023 NTxGD Kick-Off Party
Child Abuse Prevention Event Brought Home The Fact That The Issue Was Everybody’s Business
With April designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Dallas CASA and its President/CEO Kathleen LaValle put its parking lot to use on Monday, April 10, promoting the work undertaken by the Dallas County Child Abuse Prevention Coalition. As guests like Family Compass CEO Ona Foster and Mosaic Family Services Children's Advocacy Coordinator Brandon Dawson heard from … [Read more...] about Child Abuse Prevention Event Brought Home The Fact That The Issue Was Everybody’s Business
CASAblanca Had The Young Professional Types Grazing, Gaming And Glamming The Night Away
While the youngsters were over at Gilley's for the Junior Symphony Ball on Saturday, February 4, Dallas CASA's Young Professionals were fundraising and raising fun at the annual CASAblanca benefiting Dallas CASA. Thanks to Event Co-Chairs Anuka Dhakal, Brooke Donaldson and Melissa Wong, the good-looking crowd including Cristina and Michael Swartz, Kiana and Rob Calderin, … [Read more...] about CASAblanca Had The Young Professional Types Grazing, Gaming And Glamming The Night Away
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
Parade of Playhouses Closing Party Had A Surprising Reveal Of One Playhouse Winner
This year's Parade of Playhouses' closing party at Design Within Reach on Thursday, September 22, had an added surprise for the Dallas CASA fundraiser supporters like HKS's Erin Halliday, Kay Curtis, Barrie Mounger and Dora Figueroa, Corgan's Warren Mortensen, OmniPlan's Mike Hellinghausen and KDC's Mike Rosamond and Toby Grove. It was a touching story about one of the … [Read more...] about Parade of Playhouses Closing Party Had A Surprising Reveal Of One Playhouse Winner
2022 Parade Of Playhouses Of An Even Dozen Will March In Place At NorthPark Starting July 15
Monday, North Texas is going to be filled with parades to celebrate the Fourth of July. Luckily, most of them will take place early in the day before the area returns to 100-degree heat. For those who love a parade but not the heat or blinding sunshine, there is one coming up in just the right conditions. It’s Dallas CASA’s 27th Annual Parade of Playhouses presented by Crest, … [Read more...] about 2022 Parade Of Playhouses Of An Even Dozen Will March In Place At NorthPark Starting July 15
2022 North Star Luncheon Was A “Smart” Lesson On How To Write Your Own Narrative
Family Compass’ 2022 North Star Luncheon’s VIP reception sponsored by Mary Bowman Campbell got underway in the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 25. Everyone was able to have time talking to featured speaker Elizabeth Smart. Over the years the young girl, who had attracted national attention for being kidnapped from her bedroom and held captive for … [Read more...] about 2022 North Star Luncheon Was A “Smart” Lesson On How To Write Your Own Narrative
NorthPark Ambassadors’ Dinner At The Mansion Kicked Off A Year Of Non-Profit Activities
For some arriving at the Mansion restaurant lobby on Monday, April 11, it was disappointing to see a sign in the doorway reporting the venue was closed for a private event. But not for others. After taking a hiatus last year, Nancy Nasher and David Haemisegger were kicking off NorthPark Center's 2022 Ambassadors program with a cocktail reception in the Mansion dining room … [Read more...] about NorthPark Ambassadors’ Dinner At The Mansion Kicked Off A Year Of Non-Profit Activities