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CitySquare
charity snapshot WHAT THEY DO They offer a comprehensive array of services that address three key areas related to the persistence of poverty: HOW THEY DO IT location & minimum age 1610 S. Malcolm X Blvd, Dallas TX 75226 (Headquarters and Food Pantry) Minimum age to volunteer: 12+ with an adult chaperone 16+ can volunteer…
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Why You Should Consider Becoming a CASA Volunteer (Court Appointed Special Advocate)
Having volunteered to advocate for abused and neglected children in the foster care system for the last 5 years, it is fitting that my first charity post is about my personal experience as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). If you’ve never heard of CASA, you’re not alone. I had not heard of it either…
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COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA)
CHARITY snapshot WHAT THEY DO A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) or Guardian Ad-litem (GAL) is a volunteer who guides a child in the foster care system to a safe and permanent home as quickly as possible. They provide a constant presence in the child’s life during their time in foster care. HOW THEY DO…