Back in 1979, University of Notre Dame graduate Kathleen McElroy was in her first year at SMU Dedman School of Law. During that same year the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Dallas received a grant to fund a pilot program, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), that Seattle Judge David W. Soukup had started in 1976 for trained volunteers to advocate for children who … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas CASA CEO Kathleen LaValle To Receive NCJW Dallas’ Pioneering Partner Award
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Dallas CASA Honors The Dallas Mavericks At An “Incredible” Champion Of Children Award Dinner
Just outside the Regency Ballroom at The Fairmont Dallas on Friday, October 18, the reception for Dallas CASA's 2024 Champion of Children Award Dinner was under way, and people were getting excited. Word had it that top officials with the NBA's Dallas Mavericks team—honored recipient of Dallas CASA's Jan and Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion of Children Award tonight—had … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Honors The Dallas Mavericks At An “Incredible” Champion Of Children Award Dinner
Champion Of Children Award Patron Party Reflected On The Importance Of Mavs Support
For the 2024 Dallas CASA Champion Of Children Award Dinner, the patron party held on Thursday, October 10, at Janice and Richard Davis' home focused on gratitude for the support of this year's award recipient, the Dallas Mavericks. On hand for the occasion were Dallas CASA board members Corey Anthony, Rob Calderin, Jamal Carty, Retta A. Miller, Juan Navarez, Gina Porter, Kristy … [Read more...] about Champion Of Children Award Patron Party Reflected On The Importance Of Mavs Support
After A Whirlwind Fall Including A $1.9M Check, Dallas CASA Cherish the Children Luncheon Plans Revealed
Dallas CASA's has had a busy fall fundraising. In addition to its Champion Of Children Award Dinner on Friday, October 18, it's showing off the $1.9M check resulting from it Dallas CASA Classic Golf Tournament that took place on Monday, September 30, at the Ritz-Carlton, Las Colinas. But there's no time to spend celebrating. Instead Dallas CASA President/CEO Kathleen … [Read more...] about After A Whirlwind Fall Including A $1.9M Check, Dallas CASA Cherish the Children Luncheon Plans Revealed
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: Dallas CASA’s 2024 Parade Of Playhouses Starts Marching
With today being Flag Day, it only seemed appropriate to have a parade. And that’s exactly what happened at NorthPark Center as Dallas CASA’s 2024 Parade Of Playhouses got underway with media coverage. And getting into the spirit of the day, flags were seen hoisted atop the Ki no bō Playhouse and Crest Cadillac Engine No. 8 Company with Crest first couple Jana … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: Dallas CASA’s 2024 Parade Of Playhouses Starts Marching
Dallas CASA’s 2024 Cherish The Children’s Panel Provided Insight Into The Welfare Of Children
Unlike years before, when Dallas CASA's Cherish The Children format was to have a guest speaker, this year's luncheon on Friday, April 19, at the Omni Dallas Hotel was to have a panel discussion on the welfare of children in the area. The conversation drew a crowd of guests including Dallas County judges (LaDietra Atkins, Andrea Martin, Audrey Moorehead and Andrea Plumlee), … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s 2024 Cherish The Children’s Panel Provided Insight Into The Welfare Of Children
16 Playhouses To Parade At NorthPark From June 14-30 For 2024 Dallas CASA Fundraiser
The march begins on Friday, June 14, for Dallas CASA’s 2024 Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark. For 17 days, the 16 unique cottages will be available for viewing to be raffled off on Sunday, June 30. This year’s crop will include everything from “a pink-themed playhouse, an A-frame design, an ice cream shop, a castle, a fire station and a Dallas Mavericks-themed athletic … [Read more...] about 16 Playhouses To Parade At NorthPark From June 14-30 For 2024 Dallas CASA Fundraiser
Scott Orr Named Dallas CASA Board Of Directors Chair Along With Four New Board Members
Over the past decade, Dallas CASA "has experienced tremendous growth." Why, in 2023 alone, "1,088 Dallas CASA volunteers were assigned to serve 2,151 children in protective care" in Dallas County. As a result, the group "has been able to serve every Dallas child in need with an advocate for five years." According to Dallas CASA President/CEO Kathleen LaValle said, "Our … [Read more...] about Scott Orr Named Dallas CASA Board Of Directors Chair Along With Four New Board Members
Dallas CASA Young Professionals Were “Game” For CASAblanca Fundraiser With A “Special Edition”
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”
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