Advocate for children in foster care with CASA of Tarrant County Those who are looking to work with kids should consider volunteering with CASA of Tarrant County, which advocates for children in the state’s foster care system.
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BE THE VOICE, BE THE HERO, BE THE CHANGE
Charles Lauersdorf, City of Fort Worth, District 4 City Councilmember
As a dedicated member of the military, I stand up for what’s right on behalf of others. So when a friend told me about CASA’s mission of advocating for children in the foster care system and needing more men to volunteer, I knew I had found another calling. Every child deserves a stable and supportive environment and I’m proud to be a part of making that possible.
When you volunteer with CASA, it is YOUR life that is changed. Through my work as a volunteer, I've seen firsthand the difference that a dedicated advocate can make in a child's life, ensuring they have a voice in their life and most importantly, for someone to not just listen, but hear them. It's about helping to build a brighter future for our most vulnerable children.
What my CASA kid has done for me is far more than I could ever do for him. I remember walking through the door of my CASA kid at his group home for other at-risk teenage boys, and as I walked in, the child came singing through the living room declaring to EVERYONE, "Oh my CASA is here!" I knew in my heart I was just as excited to see him, but knowing that he was so proud to announce it to a room full of teenagers made my heart melt. I knew that day, and forever, I was making a difference in another person’s life.
Giving to an organization like CASA, whether it's your money or your time, is crucial. By investing in CASA, you’re investing in the future of our community. These children are tomorrow’s leaders, and with our support, they can break the cycle of adversity and create a brighter future for themselves, others, and you.
Home IS where the heart is and my heart is with CASA.
Since the program’s inception locally in 2005, the annual Birdies For Charity campaign has generated $171,001,636 for participating charities. CASA of Tarrant County is one of the beneficiaries.
Be the Voice, Be the Hero, Be the Change: Mary Katherine Tetirick
Volunteerism has always been a key part of my life - from my time in college as a Kappa Alpha Theta sorority sister, giving time at my children’s school as they were growing up, and now as an advocate for foster children following my time as a longtime board member with CASA of Tarrant County.
While I’ve loved my time in all of these roles, my time as an advocate has been so rewarding because I’m able to be there for a child when they don’t have the luxury of having a constant presence in shaping their life. Thankfully with all the training and resources provided by CASA of Tarrant County to advocates like myself, I am equipped to do my best for the children we support to better their lives…thus bettering mine.
In life we all need help at one time or another, no matter our life’s circumstances AND likewise we all have the capacity to help others in some way. Volunteering, no matter how much you’re able to give, also acts as a compass - giving a true perspective about your own life and reminding you that there is always a way to find time to impact the trajectory of another person’s life. To be honest, my experience has always shown me that I always get more out of the volunteer experience than I’ve ever been able to give.
Home IS where the heart is and my heart is with CASA.
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We are so excited to be featured in the Non-Profit edition of Metro Report. Check out our spread which highlights board member Jordan Stimpson and CASA volunteer William Gray - https://themetroreport.biz/e-magazine/#flipbook-2024-nonprofit-magazine/6/
