Each year Zimmerman Law Firm in Kingsville, Texas and Barrera & Barrera Law Firm in Alice, Texas host a Giving Tree event for CASA. The name, age, and wish list of a child is placed on an ornament and hung on a tree in their offices. Community members can then choose an ornament and shop… Read more »
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Contributions to CASA
This year has been an amazing display of community support for CASA. Several local businesses and organizations in our service area have contributed to Brush Country CASA this holiday season. We are incredibly appreciative to have friends like you in our corner. Javier Vega Jr. Memorial Jesse Rivera presented Brush Country CASA with a check… Read more »
Calaveras for CASA
Two local chapters of the Calaveras Motorcycle Club along with members from the San Antonio chapter, set up outside of Wal-Mart on December 10th and 11th to collect toys for Brush Country CASA. The Calaveras MC has been hosting this event for CASA annually bringing in a staggering number of donations for the CASA children… Read more »
Corpus Christi Association of Realtors Contribute to CASA Teenagers
Brush Country CASA is fortunate to receive a generous amount of toys and gifts for children involved in the community. The unfortunate truth is that we seldom receive gifts specifically for teenagers. Thanks to the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors (CCAR) this unfortunate truth was avoided this year. Members presented Brush Country CASA with a… Read more »
The Coastal Bend Day of Giving – November 8, 2022
Brush Country CASA is proud to be participating in Coastal Bend Day of Giving –a 24-hour charitable challenge administered by Coastal Bend Community Foundation. The online matching gift event will be held November 8th from midnight to midnight. Mark your calendars because we will need your help! We will be joining more than… Read more »
Color the Way for CASA 5K
On August 16th, Brush Country CASA held the Color the Way for CASA 5K at Texas A&M University – Kingsville. This event was originally scheduled for March 21, 2020, but was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Staff and participants were thrilled to be able to join together at the beautiful TAMUK campus to enjoy… Read more »
CASA Welcomes New Volunteer
Brush Country CASA would like to welcome Toni Pena to our amazing group of CASA volunteers. Toni was sworn in on April 22, 2022 by Judge Jaime E. Carrillo in Kleberg County. She was one of the first volunteers to participate in our new blended curriculum which allows potential volunteers more control over the timing… Read more »
CASA Welcomes New CASA Volunteers – February 2022
CASA is so excited to welcome our newest volunteers to our excellent group of CASA volunteers. Catharine “Kaki” Armiger and Samantha Gray were all sworn in by Judge Jaime E. Carrillo on February 11, 2022 in Kleberg County. CASA volunteers are the heart of our organization. Their role is to support children and families involved… Read more »
Upcoming Candlelight Vigils
Please join Brush Country CASA for our upcoming Candlelight Vigil in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. We will be hosting Candlelight Vigils in three counties including Kleberg, Jim Wells, and Brooks County. The events begin at 6:00 pm and will be held at the courthouse in each county. For more information, please do not… Read more »
South Texas Junior Leaders 4-H Club Contributes Backpacks
On September 12, 2021, Brush Country CASA was invited to give a presentation to the South Texas Junior Leaders 4-H Club. We are so grateful for the opportunity to speak about our mission to the parents and children in attendance. CASA was excited to receive a generous donation of backpacks for our CASA children. Thank… Read more »