CASA is so excited to welcome our newest volunteers to our excellent group of CASA volunteers. In November, Jodi Heras, Suzette Martinez, Joshua Benavides and Kathryn Benavides were all sworn in by Judge Jaime E. Carrillo in Kleberg County. Due to COVID-19, the CASA swear in was held via zoom. CASA volunteers are the heart… Read more »
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Big Surprise from Valero Energy Foundation
We are thrilled to receive an unexpected charitable donation of $25,000 from Valero Energy Foundation as part of the 2020 Valero Texas Open and Benefit for Children even though the tournament was canceled due to COVID-19. More than ever, we are grateful for Valero’s continued support and are so proud to be a charity partner… Read more »
H&R Block Referral Program
Brush Country CASA is so excited to be participating in the H&R Block referral program. For every new client who files their taxes with H&R Block or Block Advisors, our organization will receive $20. The amount we can earn is unlimited!! Head into H&R block this income tax season and show them the flyer below… Read more »
CASA Receives Thanksgiving Baskets
Juno Garcia and all of the members at Freedom Church contributed 7 Thanksgiving baskets to CASA this year. Each basket came complete with everything a family would need for Thanksgiving, including a pan to cook the turkey in. We are so thankful to have friends like Juno and the Freedom Church. Your continued support and… Read more »
Nueces Electric Company Donates to CASA
Brush Country CASA would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Nueces Electric Charities, Inc. for their generous donation of $10,000. We are so grateful for your continued support and belief in our mission. Your generosity definitely helps us continue our efforts in advocating for children who have been abused and neglected.
CASA Welcomes New Volunteers
Brush Country CASA would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to our newest CASA advocates, Ashley Atwood, Luis Landeros and Cesar Silva who were sworn in on July 30, 2020 by Judge Jaime E. Carrillo via Zoom. We are so excited to have them joining our dynamic group of advocates. Want to find out more… Read more »
CASA Prepares for 87th Legislative Session
With the 87th Legislative Session fast approaching, Texas CASA’s Public Policy team is hosting monthly training webinars in lieu of the Legislative Advocacy Team (LAT) Retreats Series to prepare our Legislative Advocacy Teams. The first webinar will be Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, from 12-1 p.m. During this webinar, the team will be going over how they developed the… Read more »
The Coastal Bend Day of Giving
Mark your calendar for the 2020 Coastal Bend Day of Giving which will be held on November 10th. Brush Country CASA is so grateful to be a recipient of this amazing event which allows local nonprofit organizations to raise a large sum of money in just one day! How it works: On November 10th, log… Read more »
Bi-Weekly Volunteer Zoom Meetings
Brush Country CASA staff strives to provide our advocates with the outstanding support, which is why we are offering bi-weekly volunteer zoom meetings. Staff will be rotating the meetings so volunteers will get a new topic or presentation each session. We will also be sure to have meetings set up for open discussion where advocates… Read more »
CASA Volunteers Needed
Brush Country CASA is currently seeking volunteers to advocate for children who have been displaced due to abuse and neglect. CASA volunteers are not foster parents and they do not take children home. In fact, it is against our policies to take children to your home or take them on overnight outings. Our goal at… Read more »