CASA to Host 30th Anniversary Party and Fundraiser

CASA in the Keys 

 

CASA of Central Texas invites the community to put on tropical shirts and grass skirts and head down Route 1 to the Islands to celebrate three decades of advocating for abused and neglected children in Central Texas.

 

Tickets for CASA in the Keys may be purchased in advance online at www.casacentex.org  or over the phone at 830.626.2272.  Auctions will include a registered chocolate male Labrador puppy, a Buddy 50 Scooter, scuba diving lessons, Whataburger for a year, wine tasting for ten and more. Event sponsors are McKenna Foundation, Airforce Turbine Service, Kasha Corp, Mariposa at Hunter Road Apartments, Tomblin Family Foundation (2), Robin and David Pfeifer, Children’s Dental Ark, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa, Health System, Miller & Miller Insurance, Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union, State Representative Doug Miller, Texas Lehigh Cement Co. and Whataburger. Additional sponsorships are still available and live and silent auction items are needed.

 

CASA in the Keys will be held April 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Stelzenhaus on the Wurstfest Grounds in New Braunfels. Guests will enjoy an Island Keys-themed evening of fun and entertainment, including dinner, live music by Texas Tides, silent and live auctions, and interactive games with prizes including his and hers Tag Heuer watches, an Americus Diamond necklace and James Avery jewelry.  The evening will also recognize the 30-year anniversary of the program’s incorporation.

 

CASA of Central Texas began in 1985 in Comal County with 18 volunteer advocates and the mission to recruit and train volunteers who would provide an objective viewpoint in civil child protection court cases. By 1994 the program expanded into Hays and Caldwell counties and into its fourth county, Guadalupe, in 1996. In its thirtieth year, CASA has grown to more than 240 volunteers offering a unique service, advocacy for children who have been abused or neglected and are under State care.

 

“Helping these kids is the most important work that I’ve done in my life,” said CASA volunteer Bill Raissle. “I love working on behalf of the two kids I advocate for. One of my kids gave me a plastic silver medal that you’ll see me wearing anytime I have my CASA badge on. I’m very proud of it. “

 

CASA of Central Texas advocates for abused and neglected children in the court system by recruiting, training and supporting community volunteers. In 2014, CASA volunteers served more than 465 children in Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe and Hays Counties, but there were still children who did not have the voice of a CASA. More advocates are needed and trainings are held throughout the year. If you would like to make a difference in the life of an abused or neglected child in your community, or for more information about this event, please contact the CASA office 512-392-3578 or 830-626-2272 or visit www.casacentex.org.