New Year’s resolutions typically focus on self-improvement: lose weight, stop smoking, exercise more often. This year, why not resolve to do something even more lasting: improve the life of a child who’s suffered abuse and neglect? MEDIA RELEASE: New Year’s Resolution
A Worthy New Year’s Resolution: Advocate for an Abused or Neglected Child
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Holiday giving season offers opportunities to give back
It’s easy to get caught up in the commercialism of the holidays, shopping for gifts and fueling anticipation of the new toys, clothes and other goodies that lie ahead. CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County encourages area residents to delight in the season by also celebrating the joys of giving back. MEDIA RELEASE: Giving Season
Montgomery County Child Advocate Awarded Volunteer of the Year for Texas CASA
CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County Volunteer Jane Funke of Conroe was named the Jane Quentan Piper Volunteer of the Year by Texas CASA, the statewide network of 71 local Court Appointed Special Advocate® programs that recruit, train and support volunteers who speak up in court for children in the foster care system. MEDIA RELEASE:… Read more »
CASA Announces Results from the 4th Annual 5K Run: The CASA SuperHero 5k
CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County hosted the 4th Annual CASA SuperHero Run at G.W. Jones State forest on Saturday, October 19th, 2013. The annual fundraiser featured a 1K Kids’ Fun Run and 5K Run/Walk. Over 200 Superheroes demonstrated their super powers and raced through the forest, raising more than $14,500 to help abused and… Read more »
Judge Jerry Winfree Swore in 9 New Advocates
Nine new volunteers were sworn into their role as Court Appointed Special Advocates by Judge Jerry Winfree at the Montgomery County courthouse on June 17, 2013. Among our newest volunteers are a paralegal, retired psyco/therapist, retired educators and homemakers. These new CASA volunteers come from every walk of life, but they all share a commitment to… Read more »
CASA’s Woman of Distinction for 2013 is Robyn West
The Montgomery County Women’s Council of Organizations hosts a Women of Distinction Luncheon annually, honoring women in our community who dedicate time and effort helping those in need through non-profit organizations and charities. This year, we are proud to announce that Robyn West is CASA’s Women of Distinction! Robyn West joined the team of CASA… Read more »
CASA’s Advocate of the Year: Susan Olver
Being a CASA Advocate demands time, commitment, and passion. CASA Advocates are a constant for children facing uncertainty; they are a voice for those you cannot speak for themselves; they are a hope for the future. Last year, 171 Advocates stood up for 639 abused and/or neglected children. Because of them, 639 children will have… Read more »
– Pamela Butler, former foster youth