Rockwall Area Chamber features non-profit Community Champions at monthly luncheon

Rockwall Area Chamber features non-profit Community Champions at monthly luncheon

Rockwall, TX (March 22, 2024) – Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Community Champions, eight local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, to the March Chamber membership luncheon.  Sharing their mission, passion projects, and little-known facts, those in attendance saw firsthand how these wonderful organizations contribute to the betterment of Rockwall County and surrounding areas. Showcasing their organizations […]

Love is Patient: Lone Star CASA celebrates a long-awaited adoption

Love is Patient: Lone Star CASA celebrates a long-awaited adoption

ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 23, 2024) – Lone Star CASA celebrates the adoption of Joey, a young boy who endured prolonged uncertainty in finding his forever home after almost four years in foster care. At just one year old, Joey entered foster care when it was determined that his home environment presented immediate danger to his safety. […]

Tickets Available Now for Lone Star CASA Bunco & Bubbles

Rockwall, TX (January 26, 2024) – Tickets are available now for Lone Star CASA’s 4th Annual Bunco & Bubbles on March 23rd at 10am. The fun will take place at The Castle at Rockwall located at 2071 Clem Rd Ext, Rockwall, TX 75087. The Bunco & Bubbles event is Lone Star CASA’s popular event of […]

Lone Star CASA celebrates community support

Lone Star CASA celebrates community support

Rockwall, TX (January 8, 2024)  – Prior to the New Year, multiple local businesses, community groups, volunteers, and generous individuals came together in support of Lone Star CASA’s mission this holiday season. During a month-long fundraiser called Cheers for CASA, local businesses collectively donated over $7,000. Compared to last year’s Cheers for CASA fundraiser, Lone […]

Texas Bar Foundation Donates $7,500 to Lone Star CASA

Rockwall, TX (November 14, 2023) – The Texas Bar Foundation recently made a generous donation of $7,500 to Lone Star CASA, an organization which provides children experiencing abuse and neglect with a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to advocate for their best interest in court. Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation […]

Lone Star CASA Swears in New Volunteers

Lone Star CASA Swears in New Volunteers

Rockwall, Texas (November 8, 2023) – On Tuesday November 7th, The Honorable Judge Hall officially swore in 4 new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with Lone Star CASA to advocate for children and families involved in the foster care system in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties. The […]

Cheers for CASA benefitting Lone Star CASA

Cheers for CASA benefitting Lone Star CASA

Rockwall, TX (November 2, 2023) – Lone Star CASA is pleased to announce the generous business that will be participating in Cheers for CASA during the month of November. This month-long initiative invites local businesses to select a specific item from their menu, or host a specialty day, from which they will designate a portion […]

Lone Star CASA Gears Up for North Texas Giving Day

Lone Star CASA Gears Up for North Texas Giving Day

Rockwall, TX (September 8, 2023) – North Texas Giving Day, the largest community-wide giving event in the region, is set to rally support and raise funds for non-profit organizations that are making a significant impact on the local community. Taking place on September 21, 2023, this annual event provides a unique opportunity for individuals, businesses, […]

Letter to the Editor: “Comparing BGC, CASA & CAC” by Jan Self

Letter to the Editor: “Comparing BGC, CASA & CAC” by Jan Self

Rockwall, Tx (August 29, 2023) – I’d been reading about these 3 child-helpful organizations for years. They are all intentioned to make children’s lives better, safer, and secure. I often wondered why  couldn’t they combine their efforts into one organization? Here’s why: they address different issues and each organization is valuable to our community. I’ve […]

Supporting Children & Youth in Foster Care for Back to School

Supporting Children & Youth in Foster Care for Back to School

Rockwall, TX (July 17, 2023) – The back-to-school season can bring excitement for young people, but for youth in foster care, starting a new school year can feel scary and uncertain. Children enter foster care not because of any fault of their own, but because their families are in crisis. Once they’re in foster care, […]

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