Thanks Office Depot for all you do for the Lubbock community!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Office Depot
Yesterday, the newest Office Depot in Lubbock held their ribbon cutting celebration. In keeping with their Community Support mentality, Office Depot made donations to three local non-profits - including CASA! We are thrilled to have been the recipient of $100 donation as well as 100 backpacks for our CASA kids.
Thanks Office Depot for all you do for the Lubbock community!
Thanks Office Depot for all you do for the Lubbock community!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Youth Celebration of Service
Today, CASA will be attending the Volunteer Center of Lubbock's Youth Celebration of Service luncheon and agency fair. This is such a fun event each year. Hundreds of middle and high school youth are honored for their service to our local community within the past year. It is always so inspiring to see how many youth are giving back and it provides hope that the future of our community is in good hands with these youth.
The Volunteer Center of Lubbock has several unique programs for youth which allow them to serve on some non-profit boards as well as give grants to local agencies by making the decisions from the application stage through the decision and presentation phase.
Last year, CASA was blessed to be the recipient of one of these grants chosen by youth. Additionally, during the agency fair in 2009 the Student Counsel came up to CASA and told us that they had been collecting cleaning supplies for us! We had no idea they had decided to do this! They came over to our office after the luncheon last year to present us with the items. We at CASA were so blessed by their generosity! The Roosevelt Student Counsel has since remained involved with CASA by helping at various other events.
Needless to say, we are excited about being able to attend and participate in the Youth Celebration of Service event again today.
The Volunteer Center of Lubbock has several unique programs for youth which allow them to serve on some non-profit boards as well as give grants to local agencies by making the decisions from the application stage through the decision and presentation phase.
Last year, CASA was blessed to be the recipient of one of these grants chosen by youth. Additionally, during the agency fair in 2009 the Student Counsel came up to CASA and told us that they had been collecting cleaning supplies for us! We had no idea they had decided to do this! They came over to our office after the luncheon last year to present us with the items. We at CASA were so blessed by their generosity! The Roosevelt Student Counsel has since remained involved with CASA by helping at various other events.
Needless to say, we are excited about being able to attend and participate in the Youth Celebration of Service event again today.
Monday, May 17, 2010
CASA Welcomes New Executive Director, Jennie Hill
A message from Jennie...
As I write this, it is the end of week four as the new Executive Director of CASA of the South Plains. It has been an exciting and hectic four weeks! I have already begun advocate training, visited court in Lubbock, and attended a United Way review session.
I am originally from Nebraska and recently moved to Lubbock last August. I was brought here through my husband's employment at Texas Tech as an Assistant Professor in the History Department. I previously obtained my Master's in Social Work from the University of Illinois in 2006 and then served as the Program Director for a local community rape crisis program for two years. Last year, we resided in Iowa, where I served as a Violence Prevention Educator working with schools in seven counties to implement bullying, sexual harassment, and sexual assault prevention curricula. It was fun to be in the classroom working directly with kids ages 4 to 22.
It is through these previous experiences that I was drawn to CASA. Hearing the stories of abuse has always impacted me to act and advocate on behalf of children. I went in to social work wanting to empower and advocate on behalf of those who had experienced trauma. My favorite moments in my professional career have always revolved around advocacy whether it be walking through the streets shouting "No means No!" during a Take Back the Night Rally or assisting a sexual assault survivor in obtaining a protection order from their perpetrator. I am excited about this new role as a CASA advocate and staff member. I look forward to raising my voice and advocating on behalf of the children of the South Plains.
As I write this, it is the end of week four as the new Executive Director of CASA of the South Plains. It has been an exciting and hectic four weeks! I have already begun advocate training, visited court in Lubbock, and attended a United Way review session.
I am originally from Nebraska and recently moved to Lubbock last August. I was brought here through my husband's employment at Texas Tech as an Assistant Professor in the History Department. I previously obtained my Master's in Social Work from the University of Illinois in 2006 and then served as the Program Director for a local community rape crisis program for two years. Last year, we resided in Iowa, where I served as a Violence Prevention Educator working with schools in seven counties to implement bullying, sexual harassment, and sexual assault prevention curricula. It was fun to be in the classroom working directly with kids ages 4 to 22.
It is through these previous experiences that I was drawn to CASA. Hearing the stories of abuse has always impacted me to act and advocate on behalf of children. I went in to social work wanting to empower and advocate on behalf of those who had experienced trauma. My favorite moments in my professional career have always revolved around advocacy whether it be walking through the streets shouting "No means No!" during a Take Back the Night Rally or assisting a sexual assault survivor in obtaining a protection order from their perpetrator. I am excited about this new role as a CASA advocate and staff member. I look forward to raising my voice and advocating on behalf of the children of the South Plains.
Friday, May 7, 2010
CASA Speaks presentation
Have you ever wondered what CASA really does? Are you somewhat familiar with our cause, yet still not sure what exactly our volunteer Advocates do? What role does CASA play in the court system?
These questions and more are answered during an education presentation on the mission of CASA. These CASA Speaks presentations are free, we simply ask that you RSVP so that we know how many to expect.
Upcoming CASA Speaks Dates:
May 11 - 4:30pm
May 25 - 11:30 am
June 1 - 4:30 pm
June 15 - 4:30 pm
June 29 - 11:30 am
To learn more or RSVP, please call 763-2272 and say that you would like to attend an upcoming CASA Speaks!
These questions and more are answered during an education presentation on the mission of CASA. These CASA Speaks presentations are free, we simply ask that you RSVP so that we know how many to expect.
Upcoming CASA Speaks Dates:
May 11 - 4:30pm
May 25 - 11:30 am
June 1 - 4:30 pm
June 15 - 4:30 pm
June 29 - 11:30 am
To learn more or RSVP, please call 763-2272 and say that you would like to attend an upcoming CASA Speaks!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
New Advocate Training
CASA is currently in the midst of New Advocate training for May, but don't worry if you missed out because we will offer it again in June. The June training will begin on the 7th.
CASA of the South Plains is committed to providing volunteers to serve as advocates for abused and neglected children in court. The need for CASA advocates is growing, with more children entering the foster care system each year. CASA needs everyday community members to take on this special role in order to provide independent voices and hope to abused and neglected children in our local area. If you have a concern for children and desire to make a positive impact in their future could help the 353 children who were left in need of a CASA advocate in 2009.
CASA Advocates must be:
- at least 21 years old
- able to pass a background check and pre-screening process
- willing to commit 18 months to a case
- able to participate in the initial training
To learn more about CASA please contact 763-2272.
CASA of the South Plains is committed to providing volunteers to serve as advocates for abused and neglected children in court. The need for CASA advocates is growing, with more children entering the foster care system each year. CASA needs everyday community members to take on this special role in order to provide independent voices and hope to abused and neglected children in our local area. If you have a concern for children and desire to make a positive impact in their future could help the 353 children who were left in need of a CASA advocate in 2009.
CASA Advocates must be:
- at least 21 years old
- able to pass a background check and pre-screening process
- willing to commit 18 months to a case
- able to participate in the initial training
To learn more about CASA please contact 763-2272.
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