The Voice | January 2022
Newborn Twins Jonah and Josiah Needed Lots of Support
Newborn twins Jonah and Josiah came into the world with challenges. Born with illegal substances in their systems, the list of medical needs was long. Their Dallas CASA volunteer Kathy knew they would need lots of support.
Dallas CASA Volunteer Knows the Challenge of a Language Barrier
Dallas CASA volunteer Marypaz Medina remembers being a young immigrant to the United States experiencing language and culture shock, but she always had her family by her side. The thought of children navigating foster care with a language barrier brought her to Dallas CASA.
CASAblanca Returns February 5
CASAblanca, the annual fundraiser hosted by Dallas CASA Young Professionals, returns February 5 at The Hall on Dragon. The evening features casino games, food and drinks and music by The Special Edition Band. All proceeds from the event benefit the children served by Dallas CASA.
ExxonMobil Annual Chairman's Gift Benefits Dallas CASA
Darren Woods, chairman and chief executive officer of ExxonMobil Corporation, presented $50,000 to Dallas CASA to support the organization's advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The contribution marked the 16th annual ExxonMobil Chairman's Gift, given during the holidays to support deserving nonprofits in North Texas, as well as a long history of support of Dallas CASA from ExxonMobil.
 
Dallas CASA Named a Top 100 Places to Work by The Dallas Morning News
Dallas CASA was named to The Dallas Morning News' Top 100 Places to Work list for the first time. Despite a challenging year due to the pandemic and ongoing child welfare challenges, Dallas CASA and its employees shone. "We learned that no limit exists to what our team is willing and able to do to be sure child victims of abuse or neglect do not feel lost or forgotten," said Dallas CASA President and CEO Kathleen M. LaValle. Employees celebrated in December with an outdoor lunch gathering.
  
Dallas CASA Board Names
New Executive Committee
Dallas CASA's Board of Directors voted in a new executive committee for 2022. Cynt Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, was named board chair. Other officers on the executive committee include Vice-Chair and Chair-Elect Scott Orr, Immediate Past Chair Corey Anthony, VP Community Outreach Terry Goods, VP Development Retta A. Miller, VP Governance Paige Richey, VP Finance Janice Z. Davis, Assistant Treasurer Greg May and Secretary Virginia Schaefer.
  
Dallas CASA Classic Raises $1.5 Million for Child Victims of Abuse and Neglect
AT&T, Goldman Sachs, Pioneer Natural Resources and, for the first time, the Dallas CASA's Young Professionals group united in October to host the Dallas CASA Classic, a charity golf tournament that raised $1.5 million for Dallas CASA and the children served by the agency. The tournament was founded in 1998 and has injected more than $22.1 million into Dallas CASA since then.
  
Cherish the Children
Mark your calendars for Dallas CASA's Cherish the Children Luncheon May 6 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. More details coming soon.
CASA In the News
Keaton Johnson was recently interviewed about the new All Families All Children designation.

Become a Volunteer
Upcoming virtual information sessions are:
  • 6 to 7 p.m., Thurs., February 3
  • 6 to 7 p.m., Thurs., February 10