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 »
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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 »
Continuing Education
In an effort to ensure that our volunteers have all the tools needed to be effective advocates, Texas CASA along with the whole CASA network requires each advocate to obtain 12 hours of continuing education annually. Failure to complete these hours may result in the advocates dismissal from the program. Staff is invested in providing… Read more »
CASA Volunteers are in Demand for Back to School
The back-to-school season can bring excitement for young people as they prepare to see their classmates again, meet new teachers and students, and explore new subjects. However, for youth in foster care, starting a new school year can feel scary and uncertain, because the odds are stacked against them when it comes to their educational… Read more »
Concert for CASA
Local CASA Volunteer Jodi Heras will be hosting the first ever Concert for CASA event on October 1, 2022 at the Alice Event Center in Alice, Texas. The event will feature live music from Mathias Issasi and Matt Rodd and the Midnight Buzz. The event is being hosted as a fundraiser for Brush Country CASA,… Read more »
Gearing up for Spooky Season
With Halloween right around the corner, Brush Country CASA is gearing up for the holiday festivities. We are excited to participate in National Night Out Tuesday, October 4th from 6pm to 10pm and KPD’s 4th Annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 28th from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. If you would like to support… Read more »
CASA Raffle
Brush Country CASA’s raffle was a huge success bringing in about $6,300 to be used towards recruiting, training and supporting CASA volunteers as they advocate for children and families involved in the child welfare system. The raffle was held on Friday, March 27th via Facebook. CASA is so grateful for our sponsors who provided amazing prizes, perfect for… Read more »