Gathering with friends and family during the holidays is a tradition most of us take for granted. But for so many of the children served by CASA, the holidays provide a painful reminder that they are different from their peers - separated from parents, siblings, beloved pets and close friends as they reside in foster care and other safe placements to shield them from further abuse and/or neglect.

While you and I decide where and with whom we would like to spend our holidays, these children and youth wait for safe and stable homes. The holidays can be a lonely time.

Fortunately, this is also a time that caring members of our community offer help. This outpouring of concern and generosity makes me so thankful. Just when our volunteers and staff are overwhelmed by the tragic reality of new abuse and neglect cases in Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe and Hays Counties, the phone rings or my email inbox reveals a caring person or group ready to extend a helping hand.

This meaningful support makes our community special. Your financial donations to CASA, your in-kind contributions, your volunteer hours, and your creative and meaningful offers to share your time and resources truly make a difference.

With your help, we are making a difference one child at a time. As you gather with your loved ones this holiday season, please know that your generosity is truly appreciated, and your gifts are providing hope for the children served by our dedicated CASA volunteers. Your contributions exemplify the heart of giving, and we are thankful.

Wishing you and yours a very happy holiday season,

First Row: The Honorable Judge Melissa McClenahan, Patricia O’Neal-Mellen of Comal County, Steve Cornelius - Comal County.

Second Row: Layla Coleman of Recruitment & Training Director, Leah Cesternino of Comal County, Kristi Schaeper of Comal County.

Click here to hear an adorably inspirational appeal!

Show your support for CASA right in your own front yard or place of business! CASA yard signs are now available! Help spread the word!

If you know someone in your neighborhood or circle of friends who would like one, grab a handful!

To pick up a CASA of Central Texas yard sign, please email Eloise at ehudson@casacentex.org.

If you have a sign, we would love to see it! Thank you John and Martha Love, current CASA Volunteers, for supporting CASA!

Wednesdays

January 4 to February 8

New Braunfels CASA office

1- 4:30 p.m.

Thursdays

January 5 to February 9 

San Marcos CASA office/Zoom

5 – 8:30 p.m.

Thinking about becoming a CASA Volunteer but don't know if you are ready?

Don't worry, we have you covered in our 42-hour training curriculum.

Listen to advocate Lisa talk about how training prepared her for her first case.

State and federal employees may donate to CASA of Central Texas through payroll deductions under the State Employee Charitable Campaign and the Combined Federal Campaign.

Watch for campaign drives at your office, or talk to your Human Resources Representative for information.

State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC)

CASA of Central Texas Code  

#475017 (Capital Area)

#475030 (San Antonio Area)

Combined Federal Campaign

(CFC)

CASA of Central Texas

#60661

Congratulations to our winners

of the 6th Annual

Corridor Title | CASA Classic Golf Tournament!

See all photos from the tournament here

First place

Pete Cravotta, Trevor Bailey, KC Lim, and Ben Notgrass

Second place

TKG

Third place

INK Civil

Thanks to all our teams and sponsors for participating

and supporting our mission to serve more children.

Save the date for next year's Golf Classic on October 30th, 2023!

Online registration should open in May.

Quality Standards, Meeting National Marks

As a longtime member of the National CASA/GAL Association, CASA of Central Texas is committed to operating based on a set of 11 standards for providing quality volunteer advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Through this monthly newsletter, we share with you a synopsis of each standard.  

Standard 11: Network and Membership

Compiles, maintains, manages and reports quality data and information in accordance with applicable laws, policies and/or standards. The program maintains complete, accurate and current case records and volunteer files.

Elements of Practice:

• Is a member of the National CASA/GAL Association for Children
• Is a member or affiliated with the state CASA/GAL organization

Have an old car taking up space in your driveway? Donate it to CASA of Central Texas! CASA partners with CARS on a vehicle donation program. We accept most cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RV's, motorcycles, off road vehicles, heavy equipment and other motorized vehicles. 

Why donate your vehicle to CASA?

* Avoid the hassles of selling a car * No need to pay hefty repair bills * Free up space in your garage * 100% tax deductible

Making a donation is EASY! It's as easy as filling out an online donation form here or picking up a phone and speaking to a live operator at 855-500-7433 seven days a week

TXB C-Stores (Texas Born) & Cheyenne Construction

The Ann S. Bartholomew Fund