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Champion Of Children Award Patron Party Reflected On The Importance Of Mavs Support

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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

Parade Of Playhouses Closing Party Was Highlighted By The Reveal Of A Newly Created Award

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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

JUST IN: Dallas Mavs To Receive Jan And Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion Of Children Award

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For ages the Dallas Mavericks have been on board supporting Dallas CASA's mission "to protect children, restore childhood and help child victims of abuse or neglect achieve their full potential." From creating incredible mini-showhouses for its Parade of Playhouses annually at NorthPark to having Maverick's CEO Cynt Marshall on its board, the Mavs have been beyond more than … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Mavs To Receive Jan And Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion Of Children Award

Dallas CASA’s 2024 Cherish The Children’s Panel Provided Insight Into The Welfare Of Children

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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

Scott Orr Named Dallas CASA Board Of Directors Chair Along With Four New Board Members

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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”

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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”

CASAblanca Had The Young Professional Types Grazing, Gaming And Glamming The Night Away

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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

Cynthia Izaguirre’s And Cynt Marshall’s Chat Scored For Dallas CASA’s Cherish the Children Luncheon

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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

A ‘Lighthouse’ Named Caroline Rose Hunt Is Honored At Dallas CASA’s Cherish The Children Luncheon

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More than 400 guests filed into the Omni Dallas Hotel's Trinity Ballroom on Friday, April 5 for the annual Cherish the Children Luncheon benefiting Dallas CASA. Under Dallas CASA President and CEO Kathleen LaValle, attendees including Terry Goods, Evelyn Henry Miller, Jamal Carty, Susan Flanagan, Rob Swartz, Jada Mowles, Megan Sterquell, Leigh Danley, Erin Jesberger, Karen … [Read more...] about A ‘Lighthouse’ Named Caroline Rose Hunt Is Honored At Dallas CASA’s Cherish The Children Luncheon