While Dallas CASA's 2024 Parade Of Playhouses was nearing an end at NorthPark Center, there was a gathering to celebrate the builders, designers and teams who had volunteered their time, talents and materials to create the fundraising showcase of 13 munchkin-friendly houses. Taking place at the center's Breadwinners on Thursday, June 27, the crowd included such longtime … [Read more...] about Parade Of Playhouses Closing Party Was Highlighted By The Reveal Of A Newly Created Award
Kathleen M. LaValle
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
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
Cynthia Izaguirre’s And Cynt Marshall’s Chat Scored For Dallas CASA’s Cherish the Children Luncheon
For all the world, Dallas CASA Children's Council's Cherish the Children Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel's Trinity Ballroom on Friday, May 6, may have seemed like a familiar fundraiser. While the Dallas CASA fundraiser reception with its silent auction items were unique, thanks to artisans like Monica Kirchmer, who had created Sunshine Children's Trunk, it still seemed like … [Read more...] about Cynthia Izaguirre’s And Cynt Marshall’s Chat Scored For Dallas CASA’s Cherish the Children Luncheon
Dallas CASA Breaks Past Records With The Highest Of Number Of New Volunteers In 2020
With North Texas thawing out, the good news keeps rolling in. This time it’s from Dallas CASA. Despite the state of the past year’s COVID-19 slam with all its social distancing, masks and virtual relationships, Dallas CASA “recruited the highest number of volunteers to advocate for children in foster care in our 40-year history.” The number of new volunteers was a … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Breaks Past Records With The Highest Of Number Of New Volunteers In 2020
MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA
According to Dallas CASA President/CEO Kathleen M. LaValle, “One of my favorite Christmas television specials is 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas'. If you’re like me, you’ve seen it enough times to be able to recite along: “’And what happened, then? Well, in Whoville they say – that the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day… the Grinch found the strength … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas CASA
MySweetKindness: Kathleen M. LaValle
According to Kathleen M. LaValle, While the world feels scary to all of us these days, the world can feel scary every day to children living in foster care. Children who are removed from their homes most often are not sure what’s coming next or what their future holds. Our dedicated Dallas CASA volunteers, with the support of our experienced professional staff, are appointed … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Kathleen M. LaValle