CASA
CASA is an organization that I sincerely wish did not have to exist. Thank God they do.
As I explained in the story, CASA is an acronym for Court Appointed Special Advocates.
As their website reads, "Every year thousands of Texas children are removed from their homes because of severe abuse, neglect, or domestic violence. CASA of Collin County's mission is to train community volunteers to advocate the best interests of these children while they are in foster care."
One of the ways CASA fulfills this mission is its Parade of Playhouses. Generous volunteers donate their time and money to build beautiful playhouses which, upon completion, are raffled to raise money.
In the Spotlight story you may have noticed one of these volunteers, Carl Cook. He truly is a man of few words. His demeanor may even be a bit intimidating. But he has one of the biggest hearts for children that I've ever seen. Carl is one of those guys that masks his "soft spot" with a tough exterior. Too late Carl because the secrets out!!! Now everyone knows you're just a big giant Teddy Bear with a heart of gold. He volunteered for several weeks and dozens of hours to build the red playhouse in the story.
By the way, the Parade of Playhouses raised thosands of dollars during the May 7 raffle.
Thanks to all of those, like Carl "Teddy Bear" Cook, who helped raise money for our children.
As I explained in the story, CASA is an acronym for Court Appointed Special Advocates.
As their website reads, "Every year thousands of Texas children are removed from their homes because of severe abuse, neglect, or domestic violence. CASA of Collin County's mission is to train community volunteers to advocate the best interests of these children while they are in foster care."
One of the ways CASA fulfills this mission is its Parade of Playhouses. Generous volunteers donate their time and money to build beautiful playhouses which, upon completion, are raffled to raise money.
In the Spotlight story you may have noticed one of these volunteers, Carl Cook. He truly is a man of few words. His demeanor may even be a bit intimidating. But he has one of the biggest hearts for children that I've ever seen. Carl is one of those guys that masks his "soft spot" with a tough exterior. Too late Carl because the secrets out!!! Now everyone knows you're just a big giant Teddy Bear with a heart of gold. He volunteered for several weeks and dozens of hours to build the red playhouse in the story.
By the way, the Parade of Playhouses raised thosands of dollars during the May 7 raffle.
Thanks to all of those, like Carl "Teddy Bear" Cook, who helped raise money for our children.
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