CASA of the South Plains will host the third annual CASABlanca Gala presented by H-E-B Helping Here, celebrating the invaluable impact CASA Volunteers have made in the lives of children in foster care in the South Plains.
The Gala will be held Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Texas Tech Frazier Alumni Pavilion. The CASABlanca Gala will include dinner, live music, silent and live auctions, casino tables and so much more! From the moment guests arrive, the night will be full of entertainment! The Gala will not only be a time to celebrate together, but also an opportunity for caring community members to change the life of a child in foster care.
“The most vulnerable children in our community are facing a real and very urgent need for someone to advocate on behalf of their best interest,” said Jaclyn Morris, Chief Executive Officer of CASA of the South Plains. “Every single dollar raised during the CASABlanca Gala will stay right here in our community and go directly to serving children who are now in foster care due to abuse and neglect.”
There are multiple sponsorships available, and CASA is currently requesting donations for both the silent and live auctions. Any support will help ensure the foster youth in the South Plains receive the advocacy they desperately need! For more information about sponsorships, tables, or to donate to the auctions, please contact Lauren White at lwhite@casaofthesouthplains.org or (806) 763-2272.
CASA of the South Plains inspires, educates, and empowers solution-minded community members who are committed to supporting the best interest of children in the foster care system. Volunteer advocates create connections and promote nurturing relationships for the child and family, encouraging hope and healing. Through court appointment and collaborative efforts, volunteer advocates share informed recommendations for the well-being of the child. CASA supports children in six counties in the South Plains: Cochran, Hale, Hockley, Lubbock, Terry, and Yoakum.
CASA’s impact: 1. 387 children received advocacy services from CASA of the South Plains in 2023.
2. 205 CASA Volunteers donated a total of 6,791 hours in 2023, saving county taxpayers $373,505 in county paid attorneys’ fees.
3. 121 youth in foster care found permanency with the help of their CASA Volunteer in 2023.
How You can help: 1. Become a CASA Volunteer and help change a child’s life.
2. Become a CASA Donor – Join Heroes for Hope and become a monthly donor. Gifts start at just $10 a month.
3. Host a CASA 101 Informational Session - CASA will come to your business and educate and inspire your staff about ways they can impact the life of a child in foster care.
To learn how to become an Advocate, or if you are unable to volunteer at this time and would like to donate, visit www.casaofthesouthplains.org or call (806) 763-2272.