Dallas CASA 30th Anniversary
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Dallas CASA Homecoming Celebration - October 23, 2010
Established in 1979 as one of three pilot programs in the United States, Dallas CASA welcomed its first class of volunteer advocates in 1980. Since then Dallas CASA volunteers have served abused and neglected children by advocating for their best interests in court and by helping these children find safe, permanent homes. Countless children have had a voice in court and now live safely and happily because of CASA volunteers.
This year we build upon the efforts of the volunteers, board members and donors who founded the organization, as well as those who have supported us for the past 30 years. Although we have grown a great deal, we serve only one third of the abused and neglected children who come into care in Dallas County. Our vision is to have a CASA volunteer for every abused and neglected child and to serve those children as long as they are in care.
By helping us celebrate our 30th anniversary you help us build our capacity to serve more abused children and you help make our community a healthier, safer place for all children. During the coming year, we hope to:
- Increase community awareness about child abuse in our community and the role of CASA volunteers.
- Strengthen our volunteer program so that we may serve more children
- Enhance our financial capacity to support our volunteers who serve children in need.
During 2010, activities will focus on re-engaging former volunteers, board members and donors as well as recruiting new supporters through events and volunteer and funding opportunities.
Ways to Help
Please join us as we celebrate the past 30 remarkable years, but more importantly, as we prepare for the next 30 years of changing children's lives.
There are many ways that companies and individuals can help us achieve our goals.
30th Anniversary Steering Committee
Paul Coggins, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP, Co-Chair
Madeleine Johnson, Southwest Airlines, Co-Chair
Mark Berg, Pioneer Natural Resources
Vicky Gunning, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP
Jim Lozier, Archon Group, L.P
Stephen Penrose, President, Dallas CASA Board of Directors
Cindy Pladziewicz, Thompson & Knight LLP
Frank Risch, Community Volunteer
Committee for 30
Dallas CASA is privileged to have the support and commitment of more than 40 prominent Dallas business and community leaders who have come together to raise awareness about the plight of abused and neglected children in Dallas County. These leaders hail from diverse professional backgrounds including law enforcement, locally based corporations, civic organizations, educational institutions and places of worship. In a stunning show of support, they are partnering with Dallas CASA to spread the word about how ordinary citizens can become everyday heroes for children who have been abused or neglected. Committee members will support Dallas CASA's 30th anniversary campaign, serving as voices in our community to raise awareness about child abused and the efforts of Dallas CASA volunteers to serve children who have been hurt.
Invitations
We want to hear from all former Dallas CASA volunteers and board members. Please register to receive an invitation to our 30th Anniversary Homecoming invitation.
For more information, visit sponsorship opportunities or contact us or call Sara Rockey, 214-827-9603, x 272.
