CASA of South Plains receives nearly $75,000 between fundraiser, grant in May
Through a grant and a fundraiser, CASA of the South Plains has received about $75,000 this month to support the non-profit's goal of advocating for children.
The majority of those funds came from ASCO Equipment's 11th Annual Clay Shoot, of which CASA was the beneficiary. ASCO also offered a matching donation, which brought the total to almost $70,000. These funds will help CASA volunteers, known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, and their advocacy work about the lives of foster children, according to a news release from CASA.
"All of us at CASA are very grateful to ASCO Equipment and ASCO Foundation for their incredible generosity," said Jaclyn Morris, Executive Director of CASA of the South Plains. "Every child needs consistency and hope, and to know they are not alone. Community support, like this from ASCO, ensures that CASA Volunteers can continue in the life-changing work they are doing for local children in foster care!”
In order to become a corporate partner of CASA, people can attend one of their CASA 101 Informational Sessions at 4601 S Loop 289, Suite 25. Interested businesses can contact Stacy Kelley, Marketing and Development Director, at (806) 763-2272 or via email at stacyk@casaofthesouthplains.org.
Volunteers are also needed to help the hundreds of children in the area who need help to "navigate the child welfare system and ensures their needs are being met while working to help find a safe, permanent home for the child." Potential volunteers can contact Tabitha Rendon, Director of Community Outreach, at (806) 763-2272 or via email at tabithar@casaofthesouthplains.org.
The most recent of the $75,000 of funds was a $5,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation. This will help CASA add another Advocacy Coordinator Position, and increase its capacity to recruit, train, and support more CASA Volunteers this year.
To view CASA’s current career and volunteer opportunities, visit casaofthesouthplains.org
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: CASA of South Plains receives nearly $75,000 from fundraiser event, grant
