ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 28, 2021 – Evan was a normal 12-year-old who liked running, computers, and friends. One weekend, a visit to a walk-in clinic for stomach pain turned into a diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. We knew from the beginning that treatment would last 3 – 3 1/2 years, but we didn’t anticipate […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Jan. 15, 2021 – Lone Star CASA is calling for community members to step up and advocate for children and families involved in the child welfare system in our local area. “Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing, many of us have been feeling increased stress, anxiety and isolation. Children involved […]
Free, two day training class coming Feb 13 & 20 ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 14, 2021 – Want to help your community in times of need? EastTex Regional CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is looking for new members who want to make a difference and help their community in a times of need. CERT is […]
ROCKWALL, TX – September 1, 2020 — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to tighten its grip on the economy, many in the Rockwall community find themselves struggling to pay bills and feed their families. To meet this need, Rockwall County Helping Hands is increasing office hours for Assistance & Referral and the Health Center located […]
“At Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County, there is nothing more important than the health and safety of the vulnerable population we serve, and that of our dedicated volunteers, Board of Directors and hard-working staff,” said Margie VerHagen, MOWSS Executive Director. That is why at a time when many local businesses are re-opening, […]
Community members encouraged to submit project ideas, sign up to volunteer for a project The Leadership Rockwall Class of 2020 is hosting the largest one-day service event Rockwall County has ever seen on April 18, 2020. The goal for their class project, called The Big Event, is to amass 1,000 volunteers to participate in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – April 16, 2019) Lone Star CASA will host Information Sessions May 2 and May 6 for persons interested in volunteering with our program. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for abused or neglected children in foster care. It is the goal of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — January 7, 2019) Interested in becoming a volunteer for Lone Star CASA? Come out to the information sessions hosted by CASA on Monday, Jan. 28, at the First Presbyterian Church in Forney (12433 FM 1641) and Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Lone Star CASA Office in Rockwall (108 Kenway St.). Both sessions will […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – July 23, 2018) CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for abused or neglected children in foster care. It is the goal of the CASA volunteer that every one of these children is in a safe, permanent home in a timely manner. […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – Oct. 27, 2017) Lone Star CASA volunteers are Court Appointed Special Advocates who help children in Kaufman and Rockwall Counties. They are appointed by a judge to discover the best possible outcome for abused or neglected children in foster care. It is the goal of the CASA volunteer that every one […]